Beauty

Aloe vera’s ingestible health benefits are gaining marketing traction.

Probiotic research on metabolic syndrome, digestive health, and immune health.

Looking for the next beauty trend? Look for nutricosmetic ingredients that can be used topically.

Beauty Bursts chews are the latest addition to the nutricosmetic line from collagen products company NeoCell Corp.

Collagen consumption was associated with improvements in several skin parameters.

The company said this new certification allows it to formulate a wider range of products for customers.

These dipeptides offer benefits specifically for hair-care products.

Symrise says it is the first company in the fragrance and flavor industry to join the European Partnership for Alternative Approaches to Animal Testing (EPAA).

Lycopene is responsible for the bright red color of tomatoes, watermelons, and other red fruits and vegetables.

Cardio talk generally turns to cholesterol and blood pressure. But circulation should also factor into any heart health discussion.

The company's new personal care website includes highlights of key ingredients and solutions.

The company says microencapsulation is essential to prevent negative odor and taste with these ingredients.

According to Bergstrom Nutrition (Vancouver, WA), recent evidence suggests that the company’s OptiMSM methylsulfonylmethane (also for joint health and inflammation) may allow personal care formulators to cut down on their use of preservatives.

Can natural and organic ingredients help us depart from some of the beauty industry’s synthetic staples?

Bergstrom Nutrition says evidence suggests that when personal care products are formulated with at least 10% OptiMSM, the need to add preservatives may be eliminated.

Jungbunzlauer has recently started producing pure L(+)-lactic acid, sodium lactate, and potassium lactate by traditional fermentation of natural, non-GM carbohydrates.

Results of a recent human study on Jusuru International’s Life Blend product suggest that BioCell Collagen has nutricosmetic ability.

Hydresia is an all-natural, plant-based, oleosome ingredient.

While not all probiotic ingredients in the skincare market may have research data supporting claims, Ganeden Biotech’s new, patented Bonicel topical antiaging probiotic-based ingredient has clinical data demonstrating skin improvements.

A study on antioxidants and skin care has found that UV-protective effects of vitamin E compounds may be superior to vitamin A.

Frutarom's Alguard production plant is now yielding 30% more product.

TetraPure is effective against a wide range of fungi such as Pityriasis versicolor, Seborrhoeic dermatitis, dandruff, Follicular pityriasis, Tinea nigra, white piedra, black piedra, and onychomycosis.

Verisol is suited for capsules and tablets, as well as products such as chocolate or beverages.

Ingredients include collagen, hyaluronic acid, and resveratrol.