Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic Review

Anti-Ageing

08 Sep 2021

SILAB’s PEPTILIUM targets the three compartments of the skin

A targeted transcriptomic analysis performed by SILAB has also shown that, out of 34 genes involved in skin homeostasis, 76% are deregulated during aging. Thanks to SILAB’s PEPTILIUM, the expression of 81% of these deregulated genes is normalised. Composed of natural biopeptides purified to 95%, obtained from the co-product of a superfruit, the cranberry, PEPTILIUM...
07 Jun 2021

3D toning for younger looking skin with new DefiLift

New Gatineau Paris DefiLift re-plumps skin and works to redefine contours for a younger look. In the past two years, there has been a tremendous evolution of how dermatologists and facialists address the look of sagging skin. Dermatologists are able to firm and recontour the skin using fillers. The latest facials go after a fitter,...
25 Mar 2021

AI and biomimetic epigenetics make skin glow in all three dimensions

Givaudan Active Beauty presents Chronoglow, an active ingredient crafted by green fractionation and empowered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) able to mimic botanical epigenetic mechanisms for skin care benefits. Created from Haberlea rhodopensis also known as the resurrection plant, Chronoglow is a natural cure for the skin, able to reverse the effects of ageing and improve...
11 Nov 2020

Uncover luminous skin with GlowAGE

Mibelle Biochemistry presents GlowAGE to prevent and reduce glycation in the skin for a rejuvenated and radiant appearance.   GlowAGE is based on the extract of the leaves of Ziziphus spina-christi. This thorny evergreen shrub is very tolerant to high temperatures and grows in arid regions where dry seasons can last up to 10 months. Extracts were made from leaves...
09 Oct 2020

Alpine Rose Active wins in-cosmetics Bronze Award

Alpine Rose Active has won in-cosmetics’ Innovation Zone Best Ingredient Bronze Award. Only launched this year, Alpine Rose Active is the first cosmetic ingredient that was shown to express a senolytic activity in the skin. This novel anti-aging mechanism rejuvenates the skin by eliminating specifically senescent cells in a tissue, without harming normal cells. In...
12 Aug 2020

Justine develops cutting-edge anti-ageing range specifically for African women

Justine has developed a tailor-made solution for ethnic women with darker hued skin called A-Firm Brightening that addresses ageing concerns such as pigmentation, dark spots and uneven skin tone. A-Firm Brightening is clinically proven to even skin tone, reduce the appearance of blemishes and combat uneven skin tone. In addition to its even tone benefits,...
10 Jul 2020

New active ingredient from Sederma redefines ageless femininity

Sederma’s new active ingredient Feminage is dedicated to women experiencing loss of skin elasticity and firmness caused by glycation and oxidation events and related to oestrogenic decline. There are almost a billion women over 50 worldwide with specific personal care needs. A consumer study* identified skin sagging as one of the major signs of ageing...
06 Jul 2020

Collagen Lift Paris presents Luminous Gold for effective anti-ageing

Collagen Lift Paris has added to its range a one stop solution to prevent and help remove age spots, reduce wrinkles and increase the skin’s moisture and elasticity called Luminous Gold. The South African sun is very intense and as a result South Africans suffer from a high rate of sun-induced skin aging and damage....
03 Jun 2020

New studies report on the anti-ageing, skin brightening and SPF benefits of pTeroWhite

Two new studies were recently published that further the body of science into Sabinsa’s pTeroWhite value as a cosmeceutical ingredient for anti-aging, skin brightening, and as a natural SPF agent. Skin brightening and anti-ageing An Open-Label Single-Arm, Monocentric Study Assessing the Efficacy and Safety of Natural Pterostilbene (Pterocarpus Marsupium) for Skin Brightening and Anti-ageing Effects...
25 Feb 2020

DermaFix launches new advanced skin care products

Skin care leader, DermaFix has launched three new products – DermaPrep Pre Cleanse, ActiveCellCeuticals Retinol + and CBD Lotion, GMP certified and formulated with organic Swiss CBD. DermaPrep Pre-Cleanse A deep cleansing water- and oil-soluble preparation for the effective emulsification of eye make-up and foundation, the DermaPrep Pre-Cleanse (R 315) easily and effectively removes surface...

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