1 – A good alternative? Australian firm seeks opportunities for Indian sandalwood as alternative to CBD after China’s ban
Australian sandalwood supplier Quintis is looking for new opportunities in China’s cosmetics space after a new scientific review revealed that Indian sandalwood oil has more scientifically proven benefits than CBD oil.
Quintis Sandalwood is a supplier of Indian and Australian sandalwood raw materials such as oil, powder, logs and chips for multiple industries for use in fragrances, cosmetics as well as incense and religious carvings.
Earlier, the company told CosmeticsDesign-Asia that it has put more emphasis on the cosmetics part of the business, believing it could take advantage of the demand for natural products in the market.
Now, Quintis is looking to target the Chinese market from a new review that reveals that Indian sandalwood oil, or Santalum album, has more proven benefits than cannabidiol (CBD).
2 – Herbal Help: Himalayan neem facial wash has been clinically shown to reduce acne after four weeks while maintaining hydration
An herbal facial wash manufactured by Himalaya Drug Company based in India has been clinically studied to prevent and reduce mild to moderate acne after four weeks of daily use.
The test item is the Himalayan neem cleansing facial wash, a soap-free, pH-balanced formulation that contains neem and turmeric marketed to prevent or reduce acne.
In this study, it was also shown that face washing reduces sebum levels and maintains proper hydration.
Characteristics of acne are non-inflammatory lesions such as blackheads and whiteheads, and inflammatory lesions such as cysts.
3 – Peach only: Amorepacific patents tallow that inhibits peach sprout and peony extract
Korean cosmetics company Amorepacific has developed an active ingredient with extracts from peach sprouts and peonies, which it claims is effective in inhibiting and regulating sebum secretion in the skin.
By improving excessive sebum secretion, the formula can help improve skin problems such as acne or seborrheic dermatitis.
Overproduction of sebum can also cause denaturation and reduction of collagen fibers and elastic fibers that support the pore walls. This would reduce the elasticity of the skin and lead to enlargement of the pores.
Existing sebum-reducing products on the market lack in terms of effectiveness, Amorepacific said in the patent. For example, products that use a porous powder that only temporarily absorbs sebum and offers a “negligible” effect.
4 – Tissue engineering can help test dark skin types in the lab: study
Observations indicate that different skin ethnicities experience aging differently, and through tissue engineering, a French research team set out to show the value of in vitro studies in research on dark skin types.
The paper, written by Capallere et al and published in the Cosmetics Journal of MDPI, tested clinically known diseases and responses to aging dark skin types, such as acne, hyperpigmentation, and dryness, with a reconstructed pigmented epidermis. Specifically, the study focused on phototypes V and VI of the Fitzgerald classification, defined as brown skin and dark brown or black skin, respectively.
“Interestingly, the classification of skin tone allows us to determine possible skin disorders that may arise with age,” the paper said. “Skin disorders commonly referred to as dark skin, such as inflammation, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and dryness, were studied with the support of tissue engineering and, more precisely, the reconstruction of the skin. epidermis including melanocytes to mimic different skin tones “.
5 – By-product of beer possible source of cosmetic antioxidant ingredients: study
In the name of sustainability, the by-products of craft beer could have a second life as antioxidants in cosmetics.
The Italian research team, Censi et al, set out to determine the level of phenol and antioxidant activity of the byproduct of multiple types of craft beer and evaluated the impacts of beer waste extracts on human keratinocytes to demonstrate what uses they might have in cosmetics.
As craft beers have increased in popularity in the U.S. and Europe, the research team said the unpasteurized, unfiltered nature of the product presents a unique opportunity to obtain ingredients for personal care.
“Therefore, the evaluation of antioxidants in waste products from beer production can be of great importance given the rapid growth of the craft beer market worldwide,” the paper said. “Exploiting brewery by-products to develop health products such as cosmetics and / or supplements would help increase the sustainability of beer production.”
