Pola Chem develops personalised skin models with urine-derived iPS cells
Pola Chemical Industries unveils personalised skin models created from urine-derived induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS), advancing research in personalised beauty solutions.
The company believed the personalised skin model, dubbed Mirror Skin, could offer tremendous potential to understand skin on an individual level.
For instance, it can help to understand individual skin responses to stimuli like UV radiation and identify effective ingredients for specific individuals.
Reducing agents in shampoos may tackle flyaways, frizz without damage
LG Household & Health Care (LG H&H) study unveils new approach to reducing hair flyaways and frizz using shampoos containing reducing agents such as ammonium thioglycolate (ATG), L-cysteine, and sodium sulfite.
Researchers at the LG H&H R&D Centre conducted a study with the goal of developing a less invasive solution that could deliver comparable results without compromising hair health.
Using Raman spectroscopy and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), the researchers identified that shampoos with reducing agents induce structural changes in hair protein.
AI-driven drug discovery identifies novel compound that could tackle hair loss: South Korean study
South Korean researchers identify a novel DP2 antagonist (DP2A), designed to combat androgenetic alopecia (AGA).
AGA is the most prevalent form of hair loss in men, characterized by the progressive miniaturisation or shrinking of hair follicles.
This condition is primarily driven by dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a derivative of testosterone that interferes with the natural hair growth cycle.
Novel ingredients, nanotech hold promise for sensitive skin solutions: review
Focusing on novel activity ingredients and bioavailability through nanotechnology could have positive implications for sensitive skin interventions, say researchers in China.
Sensitive skin is a global concern, affecting nearly half the world’s population. Characterised by heightened reactions to environmental, chemical and even emotional triggers, sensitive skin typically manifests through redness, itching, and discomfort.
These symptoms often point to underlying issues, including weakened skin barriers, overactive nerve responses, and chronic inflammation.
Advancing preservatives may lead to safe, long-lasting cosmetics
Knowledge of preservative mechanisms and their anti-microbial properties could lead to safer, longer-lasting formulations.
This was according to researchers from Shanghai-based chemistry and biotech firm Henning Chemical.
Cosmetic preservatives play a crucial role in ensuring product safety and shelf life, as they prevent microbial contamination and spoilage.
Recent research into preservative mechanisms has shed light on how these substances protect products while addressing consumer demand for safer, more sustainable options.
