Polyglutamic acid (PGA) is a biopolymer composed of repeating units of glutamic acid, linked together by amide bonds. It exists…

Bisabolol, a monocyclic sesquiterpene alcohol, is a valuable asset in cosmetic formulations due to its diverse functionalities and well-established safety…

Retinaldehyde, a potent derivative of vitamin A, is rapidly gaining recognition in the skincare world for its remarkable ability to…

Molasses Extract/Saccharum Officinarum/Extrait de Mélasse : sold by Dr Straetmans as Molasses Liquid, it would have skin lightening properties

Silybum Marianum Seed Oil is an oil extracted from the seeds of Lady Thistle (Chardon-Marie in French). The oil contains…

Extract of a red algae, supplied by several suppliers including Silab under the tradename Deglysome or BiotechMarine (part of Seppic)…

Sold by Evonik under the tradename Ceramide III, it is claimed to “support the renewal of the skin’s natural protective…

Sigesbeckia Orientalis (St. Paul’s Wort) Extract : sold by Sederma under the tradename Siegesbeckia™ PH. It is claimed to be…

This first part of the study is dedicated to the understanding of the formulation strategy used by Beiersdorf to design…