Beauty

Scientific research and clinical studies in the modern era validate turmeric’s traditional use.

Fruit d’Or’s Cran Bella is the supplier’s latest cranberry ingredient to go beyond urinary tract health.

New vitamin K2 research on bone and heart health, and the significant differences between MK-4 and MK-7

A newly published intervention trial confirms what previous population-based studies have till now only hinted at.

Oxidized glutathione is studied for the first time as a topical skin-whitening antioxidant.

Which delivery systems will likely work best for skin-care probiotics?

HTEssence hydroxytyrosol has applications in food, supplements, and cosmetics.

Symrise (Holzminden, Germany) is tapping into the latest ingredient trend in beauty: ginger root.

Yes, you can eat your dessert and beauty benefits, too!

The FTC announced today that L’Oréal USA has agreed to settle charges over advertisements for Lancôme Génifique and L’Oréal Paris Youth Code skincare products.

An extract of French maritime pine bark shows promise in a human study.

Collagen might best benefit the skin through oral supplementation.

To supplement or not to supplement? Where the science now stands on calcium and cardiovascular risk.

And for those in developing countries, it may be a soap alternative all by itself.

“In simple words: The participants looked considerably younger after the treatment,” said Stephan Hausmanns, PhD, Gelita’s vice president, health and nutrition.

The California-based company will market Nippi's collagen peptides in the United States.

SymBronze 1659 lends skin the look of a healthy, natural looking tan.

The particular fats and antioxidants in coconut oil show promise against a pediatric skin condition.

Gelita's new study shows benefits with collagen peptides for middle-aged women.

Porridge has opportunity for healthy growth and product differentiation.

The company aims for 100% "sustainably grown" certification.

Natural product companies talk ingredient choices.

Dairy and drinks will drive beauty more mainstream.

The pomegranate (Punica granatum) is perhaps best known for its tart taste and penchant for staining clothes. In the past several years, however, the flowering fruit has taken on a different image. With much financial help from product marketer, and now ingredient supplier, POM Wonderful (Los Angeles), pomegranates are increasingly regarded as superfruits. Largely by its own doing, POM Wonderful can now report that “more people were introduced to pomegranate products last year than any year in history.”

The acquisition brings the company’s total number of pterostilbene-related patents to eight.