Exposome, Microbiome, Nanotexture, Lipsticks color, Ageing...Cosmetics Testing News by Skinobs

What if the effects of a cosmetic product could be both measured precisely and seen directly? At Loretta, High-Speed Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) is used to analyse the surface of skin cells and hair fibres at the nanometric scale. The approach combines striking high-resolution images with quantitative cosmetic …

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The growing popularity of aesthetic procedures is creating new opportunities for cosmetic products designed to support the skin before, during and after treatment. At the same time, it is creating a new challenge for brands: how can these products be evaluated in a clinically relevant and credible way? Post-treatment skin is a particularly …

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The French Society of Cosmetology is delighted to announce that registration is now open for the 20th edition of its International Symposium, a two-day event dedicated to the scientific and technological advances shaping the future of cosmetics. Register Two days at the heart of scientific innovation The skin: a living network to be …

Accurate quantification of skin color appearance is essential across diverse domains, yet it remains unclear how perceived facial color relates to corresponding colorimetric values. This study investigated how observers perceive and match the overall color appearance of facial images and textured skin patches, and how this appearance depends on viewing context and ethnicity. Seventy-six Caucasian and Chinese observers participated in …

Research has found that the skin operates on an internal 24-hour clock that controls its functions, from DNA repair to permeability and collagen production. The research opens opportunities for cosmetics formulators to develop more targeted morning and evening products that work …

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This study characterizes the evolution of CHANEL lipstick colors from 1960 to 2020 using complete archival color charts. Because some early lipstick specimens are no longer preserved, the suitability of the charts as proxies was evaluated by comparing 146 surviving lipstick samples with their corresponding printed representations. Measurements were acquired in …

On June 10, 2026, the South Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) announced the publication of the “Guideline for Preparing Cosmetic Safety Assessment Data” to support the implementation of a cosmetic safety assessment system. The guideline has been introduced to assist cosmetic businesses systematically prepare cosmetic safety assessment reports and …

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Introduction Age is a component of our social identities, shaped by social processes and cultural norms. This study aimed at decoding the beautiful aspects of ageing in the US Boomer population and assessed whether younger and older generations of people perceive ageing differently. Materials and …

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Living and working conditions, food, air, water and soil pollution, hazardous chemicals: These are largely invisible but ubiquitous exhibitions, which shape up to 90% of the health of European citizens. Exposome is the cumulative exposure to environmental, social and lifestyle factors, i.e. non-genetic, that influence human health throughout life. Living and working conditions, food, air, water and soil pollution: so …

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The Skinobs team will be delighted to welcome you on booth AA33 to talk about your evaluation projects during in-cosmetics Asia 2026.

📆 3-5 November 2026 📍 Bangkok, Thailand | BITEC | Booth AA33 The co-exhibitors at in-cosmetics Asia 2026 ZURKO RESEARCH ZURKO RESEARCH is a Contract Research Organization established in 2005. We offer a wide range of Clinical Safety …

Click here to watch the replay The skin microbiome has emerged as one of the most dynamic areas of cosmetic R&D. The ecosystem of bacteria, fungi and microorganisms living on the skin surface is now recognized as a key factor in skin balance, tolerance and resilience and brands are racing to respond. Claims such as "microbiome-friendly", "microbiome safe" and "respect …

What is trending in evaluation from in-cosmetics Asia 2026? During this We Are Testing® post-show webinar, Anne Charpentier will share the trends and innovations spotted at the show in Bangkok. 10th November 2026 10 AM (CET) / 4 PM (Bangkok time) Register for free in-cosmetics Asia is where the region's testing innovations come into view. For this special post-show session, Anne …

Asia Beauty Market Trends 2026: Four Shifts and What They Mean for Cosmetic Testing Asia remains the most dynamic region in the global beauty industry, and also one of the most demanding. Consumers there compare ingredients, read labels and expect proof. For brands, every new trend comes with a new question: how do you demonstrate that the product actually does …

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