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21 Oct 2022

The depigmenting potential of sulphur-containing peptides

By Staff Writer

Lightskin is a natural depigmenting active ingredient from Silab. It is obtained from a biotech process and is rich in sulphur-containing peptides known for their capacity to limit melanogenesis. Sulphur-containing peptides are molecules known for their transversal ability to limit melanogenesis. For its new depigmenting active ingredient Lightskin, Silab selected the yeast Ogataea siamensis. The...
07 Aug 2020

Meganede emphasises education this Women’s Day

By Staff Writer

Education is key to women’s empowerment. Through it, women have better access to opportunities in the workforce. It also ensures women are able to live their dreams by pursuing their own goals and values. This Women’s Day, Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic Review spoke to Megan Jones, owner of Meganede about the importance of education in the...
27 Feb 2018

A natural neuro-soothing concentrate to relieve sensitive skin

By Staff Writer

Neurofense is an overall natural neuro-soothing active ingredient, which enables Caucasian and Asian sensitive skin exposed to cold and pollution to recover comfort and protection.

01 Sep 2015

Harnessing historic science

By Staff Writer

Silab, which is represented in South Africa by Meganede, turned its attention to one of the world’s most researched skin care ingredients, retinol, to launch Vitanol at in-cosmetics. According to Silab, the use of retinol in skin care products has often shown problems related to instability and skin irritation. In response to these challenges, Vitanol, the company’s Retinol-like ingredient, is said to be both stable and safe.

01 Sep 2015

Get that feeling with Clicks and Sorbet

By Staff Writer

The anti-ageing category is being influenced by various drivers. Millennials, despite their youth, are becoming more concerned with ageing, while the take-home spa trend is making its mark. Natural ingredients and skin care solutions that speak to the senses are also driving category developments.

22 Jun 2015

Silab takes cell culture to the next level

By Staff Writer

The French manufacturer of natural active ingredients for the cosmetics industry, Silab, has inaugurated its production unit dedicated to biotechnologies. This brings to six the number of new facilities launched by Silab since it was founded 30 years ago.