May 14th 2024
Rousselot, a Darling Ingredients brand, has announced the launch of Nextida, a platform of specific collagen peptide compositions for targeted health benefits.
Cosmetics: One Ingredient, Two Ways: Topical and Ingestible
October 8th 2010PycnogenolPycnogenol is the branded name for an extract sourced from the bark of the French maritime pine tree. It is supplied exclusively by Natural Health Science (Hoboken, NJ) in North America, and by Horphag Research (Geneva), the exclusive worldwide supplier of the ingredient. Pine bark extract is regarded as a powerful antioxidant, containing highly concentrated amounts of bioflavonoids and active compounds.
First Water-Soluble Astaxanthin Launched
September 17th 2010Astaxanthin producer Fuji Health Science Inc. (Burlington, NJ) has introduced its first water-soluble astaxanthin, AstaReal Clear 75. Astaxanthin is a carotenoid found in microalgae'”in this case, the freshwater microalgae Haematococcus pluvialis. Astaxanthin is currently being investigated for benefits to eye health (by reducing common eye fatigue) and skin health (i.a. improving skin hydration and skin elasticity).
Cosmetics: Sun Protection from within
September 9th 2010By now, most consumers know the skin health benefits touted of sunscreen. The good news is that thanks to growing awareness, more consumers are now applying sunscreen on a regular basis. The bad news? Consumers may not be applying sunscreen properly or in adequate amounts required for protection. That’s where a sunscreen nutricosmetic can help.
New Bill Urges Tighter Cosmetics Oversight
September 1st 2010A bill to levy tougher regulations on the U.S. cosmetics industry was introduced to Congress in late July. The Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010 (H.R. 5786) calls for a list of ingredients prohibited from use in cosmetics, new recall authority for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), randomized postmarket cosmetics testing, and new registration fees for companies, among other measures, according to Representative Jan Schakowski (D-IL), who introduced the bill together with Ed Markey (D-MA) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI).