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Hormonal Harmony: How Do the Menstrual Cycle and Hormonal Contraception Influence the Vaginal Microbiome?
While age, environment and genetics are known to affect the vaginal microbiome, the impact of hormonal fluctuations during the menstrual...
Dec 10, 2024


AOB for AD: Ammonium-oxidising Bacteria as an Innovative Approach to Managing Atopic Dermatitis
Atopic Dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin condition characterised by skin barrier dysfunction and immune dysregulation....
Dec 5, 2024


Green Guardians: Exploring Plant-Derived Antifungals in Skincare Innovation
Plants possess a multitude of naturally evolved mechanisms to help prevent and protect against fungal infection, and humans have been...
Dec 4, 2024


What can be done to support the infant microbiome?
Infant skin is sensitive, becoming easily irritated by harsh chemicals and textures. As parents become more aware of the importance of...
Dec 4, 2024


What is psycare? The mental health movement taking the cosmetic world by storm
Psycare is a cosmeceutical trend prioritising wellbeing and a holistic approach to skincare that promotes emotional and psychological...
Dec 4, 2024


How can brands work to reduce their plastic footprint?
More consumers now consider the environmental impact of their product choices. Companies can increase the reach of their customer base by...
Dec 4, 2024


Could neurocosmetics be a solution to ageing skin?
Neurocosmetics is an emergent practice in the personal care space focusing on the connection between the nervous system and skin when...
Dec 4, 2024


What is the potential for AI in formulation development and personalisation?
Machine learning is a field of artificial intelligence (AI), that uses complex algorithms to predict outcomes based on training datasets....
Dec 4, 2024


Why does strain matter when testing ingredients?
Most bacterial species do not fall exclusively under the umbrella of mutualists or pathogens, with many possessing strains that lie...
Dec 4, 2024


How can personalisation be used to develop products that maintain the microbiome?
Several industries have begun looking to the use of personalisation to improve the efficacy and targeting of their products or services....
Dec 4, 2024


What can algae-derived nutrients do for the skin?
Algae have been making waves recently as potential ingredients for use in the world of cosmetics, with many companies harnessing their...
Dec 4, 2024


What is Conscious Beauty?
Conscious beauty is an emerging practice within the cosmetic space that places greater emphasis on the sustainability of a company and...
Dec 4, 2024
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