Science, R&D
3D bioprinting of skin tissues: better and better-performing techniques
The topic of skin tissue 3D printing was at the core of the scientific day organized in early June by the European Centre of...
Study suggests triclosan has no impact on human microbiome or endocrine function
Triclosan, a synthetic antibacterial agent used in many kinds of personal hygiene products since the 1980s, would not have a major...
A ’second skin’ polymer to eliminate wrinkles, eye bags
Researchers from the MIT have developed a prototype, transparent polymer material that temporarily tightens sagging skin and eliminates...
Innovations and Science: New efficacy tests for new products
Smart beauty, customization, new types of claims: marketing developments in cosmetics and dermoscosmetology require ranges of tests that...
A new website dedicated to efficacy tests for cosmetics
Anne Charpentier, founder of Happyway and a chemical engineer and marketer who has been working in the field of the testing and the...
CTPA responds to study on chemical exposure in teenage girls using cosmetics
A new US study has shown that avoiding cosmetics containing controversial chemicals for just a few days is enough to significantly lower...
Gene holds key to (no) grey hair: study
Dyeing one’s hair may no longer be the only option for keeping grey at bay, scientists said Tuesday in announcing the discovery of a gene...
The Cosmétothèque to spread the heritage of cosmetics
After two years of existence, the Cosmétothèque, which aims to act as a curator for cosmetics sciences and techniques, is now featured on...
Bio-printing of human skin: Poietis targets pharmaceutical and cosmetic uses
Three-dimensional printing continues to revolutionise the medical world. Scientists in Bordeaux have created a laser-based technology...
New cell-based tests promise alternative to animal testing
Scientists in the United States published first results for a faster, more efficient way of gauging the toxicity of chemicals, which may...
