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The Council for Responsible Nutrition released detailed results of its latest consumer surveys on U.S. dietary supplement usage in 2020 during its virtual “NOW, NEW, NEXT” conference last week.

Americans confident in dietary supplement effectiveness and quality in 2020, including during COVID-19 pandemic, CRN surveys show

The patented composition protects dermal papilla cells from UV-induced damage.

Sabinsa granted patent in Mexico for hair health formulation 

Layn Natural Ingredients launched its Nutræ business unit, which provides botanical ingredient solutions suited for nutraceutical and personal care products.

Layn Natural Ingredients launches botanical solutions division, Nutrae 

CBDent, a toothpaste featuring CBD, was designed by dentists using vegan and Leaping Bunny-certified, cruelty-free ingredients, including nano-hydroxyapatite and xylitol. 

Dentists launch CBD toothpaste

How can fermentation boost the efficacy, longevity, bioavailability, and activity of skincare and wellness ingredients?

Fermentation’s power to improve nutritional ingredients

Nutrafol was awarded a patent for a proprietary blend of medical-grade botanicals, Synergen Complex, for hair thinning in men and women. 

Nutrafol granted patent for Synergen Complex botanical formula for hair thinning

Zhou Nutrition debuted a new line of Zhou Nutrition Water Enhancers in six natural flavors to support a variety of wellness needs—from hair and skin health to memory and management of occasional stress. 

Zhou Nutrition debuts six functional water enhancers 

What is FDA’s stance on CBD in cosmetics?

Is CBD legal in cosmetics?

Clear Probiotics launched a probiotic formulated to reduce the risk of lip outbreaks and alleviate associated. 

New probiotic formula from Clear Probiotics designed to reduce risk of lip outbreaks

A recent webinar hosted by Euromonitor International (London, UK) called “Health and Beauty in the Coronavirus Era” details how consumer attitudes and consumption habits are shifting during the global health crisis. 

Euromonitor predicts growth for products merging health with beauty in new webinar

Lycored expanded its tomato-based lycopene production following a three-year multi-million-dollar investment in new lines, equipment, and process and supply optimization strategies. 

Lycored expands its tomato-based lycopene production

Navigating the current market using a healthy dose of hindsight, antioxidants are well positioned to write a new chapter in their next phase of growth.

Antioxidants in 2020: Their next phase of growth

In a recently published study, a tomato-based oral supplement containing lycopene was found to support signs of aging on skin. 

Lycopene supplements supports signs of aging, says recent study

Results showed that compared to placebo supplementation significantly prevented UV irradiation induced skin pigmentation.

Apple polyphenol ingredient protects skin from UV irradiation, says recent study

Clinical studies associate skin conditions ranging from accelerated aging and skin sensitivity to atopic dermatitis and even dandruff with some level of microbial “dysbiosis.”

Skincare science and the microbiome 

Market researchers IRI (Chicago) and SPINS (Chicago) shared these observations during a webcast held on June 10, moderated by the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN; Washington, DC) and presented by Informa’s Natural Products Insider publication.

Peak dietary supplement sales leveling off during COVID-19 pandemic, but growth still remains strong over last year, market researchers report during webcast

Two recent studies have found that a patented strain of Streptococcus salivarius, called Blis M18 from Blis Technologies Limited and distributed by Stratum Nutrition, inhibited the growth of bacteria that causes black teeth staining. 

Probiotic strain from Blis Technologies Limited, Stratum Nutrition, shows oral health benefits in recent studies

Two recently published studies found that a natural pterostilbene (pTeroWhite from Sabinsa), may provide anti-aging, skin brightening, and natural SPF protection.

Natural pterostilbene supports skin aging and has SPF benefits, say two recent studies

Results showed that while the growth of pure cultures of pathogenic Staphylococcus aureus and Cutibacterium acnes strains linked to skin conditions were inhibited by xylitol.

DuPont’s Xivia xylitol shows positive effects on skin microbial growth

An animal study recently published in the Journal of Functional Foods found that supplementation with the patented hydrolyzed chicken sternal cartilage extract protected skin against UVB-induced photoaging. 