Science, R&D
Gene holds key to (no) grey hair: study
Dyeing one’s hair may no longer be the only option for keeping grey at bay, scientists said Tuesday in announcing the discovery of a gene...
The Cosmétothèque to spread the heritage of cosmetics
After two years of existence, the Cosmétothèque, which aims to act as a curator for cosmetics sciences and techniques, is now featured on...
Bio-printing of human skin: Poietis targets pharmaceutical and cosmetic uses
Three-dimensional printing continues to revolutionise the medical world. Scientists in Bordeaux have created a laser-based technology...
New cell-based tests promise alternative to animal testing
Scientists in the United States published first results for a faster, more efficient way of gauging the toxicity of chemicals, which may...
Nanomaterial additives improve performances of cosmetic packaging
Results of the second phase of the NANOPACK research project show that nanomaterial additives in plastic polymers can enhance the...
Jean-Paul Marty Days: Skin microbiota in the focus
The 7th edition of the Jean-Paul Marty Days organized by the French Society of Cosmetology (SFC) gathered a massive crowd around the...
Aging: Shiseido links “sagging skin” to impaired lymphatic function
Shiseido recently unveiled the results of a study demonstrating that impaired function of dermal lymphatic vessels lead to accumulation...
"The time when botanists were analysing isolated plants has gone," Pr. Gilles Comte
As a specialist of botanical resources, Pr. Gilles Comte has headed the Centre for Studies on Natural Substances (Centre d’Étude des...
Signs of aging appear in mid-20s, study finds
Aging is typically studied in the elderly, but a study by searchers from Duke University (North Carolina) released recently said...
The CED explores the different facets of plant neochemistry
The 27th European Dermocosmetology Days organized by the European Centre of Dermocosmetology (CED) gathered about a hundred people to...