Skin science: Latest stories on cosmetics science and formulation

La Roche-Posay, Avène, Bioré launches driven by cutting-edge skin science​​

CosmeticsDesign-Asia looks at the new product entries from La Roche-Posay, Avène, and Bioré that feature their latest skin science advancements.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but today’s skin care consumers are no longer swayed solely by superficial promises; they are driven by a desire for tangible results and confidence in product safety.

This influences their buying choices, which are increasingly guided by proven efficacy and dermatological insights as they look for products that visibly deliver results.

This shift reflects more emphasis on product ingredients and clinical outcomes, where the integration of advanced skin science plays a pivotal role.

Antioxidant effect of ethanol-based sand ginger extract lends promise to anti-ageing applications – Thai study​​

A new study shows that Kaempferia galanga Linn (KG) extracted using ethanol-based solvent demonstrated significant antioxidant activities and none-to-low toxicity to skin cells, highlighting its application potential for anti-ageing cosmetics.

Commonly known as sand ginger, KG is native to Asian countries including India, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. It has been traditionally used as a food condiment and folk medicine to relieve skin diseases.

Recent studies have shown that different extracts from KG present anti-angiogenic, anti-inflammatory, and antiviral activities.

APAC will look to bio-inspired hair care as it trends towards naturals​​

The hair care market in Asia will resonate with bio-inspired natural hair care as consumers seek products that deliver benefits such as shine and moisture without relying on ingredients like silicones, according to Mibelle.

The hair care category has evolved remarkably over the past few years, driven by consumers' growing interest in and demand for effective hair care products.

This heightened interest has led to more discerning consumers seeking high-performance solutions that are also natural.

The demand for natural ingredients arises from consumers' increasing concern for health, safety, and the environment.

Incospharm uses innovative filtration technique to develop develop CICA-, dragon fruit-derived exosomes​​

South Korean ingredients firm Incospharm is using a novel filtration method to develop a range of 10 plant-based exosomes derived from centella asiatica, dragon fruit, and more.

South Korean ingredients firm Incospharm has observed increasing interest in exosomes, particularly from its European customers.

Dr Jeong Sekyoo, director and chief technical officer at Incospharm, told CosmeticsDesign-Asia that brands and consumers were searching increasingly for “high-tech” solutions in skin care, and exosome seemed like the ideal candidate to do so.

Marinova eyes opportunities in wound healing and inflammation​​

Marinova has highlighted the cosmetic potential of fucoidan’s anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties in addressing chronic skin conditions such as acne, psoriasis, and atopic dermatitis.

The firm recently announced the completion of a $5 million expansion to its fucoidan extraction facility.

It said the expansion was motivated by the global demand for fucoidan, which is used in cosmetic, nutritional, and pharmaceutical applications.