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Beauty Accelerate
2024 is Coming to Los Angeles
Taking place March 6-7, 2024 at the Millennium Biltmore in Los Angeles, next year's in-person event will feature discussions and presentations from West Coast beauty innovators, thought leaders and more.
Companies
Pierre Fabre Compiles 3.3 Million Skin-related Data Points in One Source
Specialized
Univ. Waterloo Develops Liquid-Liquid Technique for Stable Encapsulation
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Consumers/Market
100 Global Interpretations of 'Beautiful Women' by AI
A recent project by StyleSeat explored how beauty is perceived by AI in 100 countries. The results revealed a spectrum of renderings.
Animal Alternatives
Canada Commits to End Animal Tox Testing While MoCRA Misses the Mark
Bill S-5 in Canada has passed with royal assent to end animal testing for chemical toxicity; cosmetics are expected to be next. Meanwhile, MoCRA in the U.S. missed the chance to address this major industry issue, one source critiques.
Event Coverage
2023 Cosmetic Victories Winner Profile: MONTHS Human Skin Model
MONTHS (Model Of reiNnervaTed Human Skin) was granted the 2023 Cosmetic Victories Academic Award.
Sponsored
Improve Your Haircare Formulations with Surface Zeta Potential Analysis
Want to improve the formulations of your shampoos and conditioners? Want to find out how to determine if a shampoo or conditioner has the desired effect on hair? Zeta potential measurements can help.
Literature/Data
Microbes Convert Biodiesel Residuals to Lactic Acid, Boost $189 B Market
Work presented at the 2022 SINAFERM bioprocesses event describes the microbial production of lactic acid based on residual glycerin from biodiesel production. It's one example of the booming microbial products market, valued at ~US $189 billion in 2021.
Methods/Tools
System Developed for Predicting Makeup Removal Performance of Cleansing Agents
After simulating more than 100 mixtures, a group of researchers from Kirin Holdings, FANCL and Keio University identified a correlation between the actual cleansing rate and simulated results of how dirt is absorbed.
Event Coverage
Neuroscience, Emotion and Spectral Impressions Lead Day 2 at IFSCC London
Neuroscience, sensory effects, omics, spectral impression and more filled out the second day of IFSCC 2022 London, themed "Science of our Time." Talks included emotional response to cosmetics and fragrance, even crossing into the auditory realm.
Methods/Tools
Gattefossé and CTIBiotech Develop Bioimpedance 3D Bioprinted Skin Chips
In order to improve in vitro tests of sebum-regulating ingredients, Gattefossé and CTIBiotech have created a model that allows for a non-invasive measurement of sebum production.
Tech/Equipment/Services
Next-generation Sequencing for Personal Care Product Development
Introducing Genemarkers’ NextGen sequencing, a cost-effective method for analyzing differentially expressed genes to detect novel biomarkers. This method can help discover new pathways and biological mechanisms of action for ingredients and formulations.
Companies
AmorePacific Takes Beauty 'High Tech' with Touch Sensor, UV/Biometric Monitors
AmorePacific has taken beauty "high tech" this year with a sensor to measure skin touch, an approach to dynamically visualize UV dose and now, a wireless electronic skin to monitor biometric changes related to heartbeat, sweat, UV and more.
Literature/Data
Researchers Develop Tool to Test Textural Characteristics of Sunscreen
A new report implies that a neural network could be used to predict consumer satisfaction of cosmetic products not yet introduced to the market.