Skin

Start-up launches skincare regime kit focused on gut-skin axis

08-Apr-2024 By Olivia Haslam

You’re Looking Well, a new skincare start-up, is linking skin and gut health by providing an all-in-one kit that combines topical and ingestible products.

Kerry highlights proactive health products for sustainable nutrition

28-Mar-2024 By Claudia Adrien

From cognition and immunity to gut-skin health and menopause, Jordan Dow, vice president at Kerry ProActive Health, discussed a range of topics at this year’s Expo West trade show.

How to market skin microbiome care: 'The more I advance, the less I talk about the microbiome'

27-Feb-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

A skin care expert who founded the first microbiome-focused skin care brand Gallinée would love to get stuck on the scientific backing of her probiotic products, but the consumer understanding just isn't there yet.

Hydration category gains popularity for active lifestyles and beyond

06-Mar-2023 By Danielle Masterson

As functional beverages continue to trend, hydration is one area GNC’s Ken Huntly said we should be watching.

Probiota 2023 insights

Probiotic opportunities: research revealing combo, precision and next-gen strains

22-Feb-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Future opportunities for probiotic innovation lie within combination ingredients, precision nutrition, and next-gen strains, according to Dr. Johanna Maukonon, director of global clinical innovation at IFF Health.

Pilot study shows Verdure’s pomegranate extract boosts skin health

08-Dec-2022 By Hank Schultz

A new pilot study showed that a standardized pomegranate extract decreased skin wrinkles and improved other measures of epidermal health.

Horphag forecasts growth in ingestible skin health category, credits research

19-Jul-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Research suggests French maritime pine bark extract counteracts damaging environmental stress factors and reinforces the body's frontline defense against harmful toxins.

District court ruling reaffirms precedence of federal law on structure/function claims

08-Apr-2022 By Hank Schultz

A Massachusetts judge has shot down a lawsuit against Vitamin Shoppe on the basis that federal law on structure/function claims take precedence. The ruling was lauded by supplement industry stakeholders.

Study: Wild blueberry extract may promote wound healing

05-Apr-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Research shows the phenolic compounds in wild blueberry have the potential to strengthen cell migration, form new blood vessels and to accelerate wound closure.

Herbalife expanding into beauty from within with carotenoid-based skin supplement

20-Aug-2021 By Hank Schultz

Herbalife is dipping its toe a bit deeper into the beauty from within category with a new multi ingredient supplement aimed at skin health that features Lycored’s tomato extract as a hero ingredient.

Switching diet promotes healthy skin and joints, say scientists

29-Jun-2021 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

A study, carried out by researchers at the University of California, found that simple changes in diet can have significant effects on skin disease, such as psoriasis - a chronic skin condition triggered by an overactive immune system that attacks healthy...

RCT: Vitamin D supplementation assists eczema treatment

05-Nov-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Vitamin D supplementation can improve patient response to treatment for severe eczema, according to a new RCT involving 92 children and teens.

Microbiome Search Trends: Getting under the skin of prebiotics

22-Oct-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

The interest in probiotics for immunity has passed its peak but a 24-month rise in internet searches for prebiotics and skin health is more than a passing trend, according to new insights from Lumina Intelligence.

Editor's Spotlight: Startup Focus

Gut health experts bypass microbiome modulation with redesigned supplements

17-Aug-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Two prominent microbiome researchers have created their own supplements company which extracts and redesigns specific bacteria thereby affecting a huge range of health conditions without the need to modulate the microbiome.

Apple polyphenols cut UV effects in skin, study shows

18-Jun-2020 By Hank Schultz

Chinese ingredient developer BGG World says new data shows its apple polyphenol ingredient can lessen skin darkening with UV exposure.

BioCell dietary matrix of collagen and hyaluronic acid reduces visible skin damage: Study

27-Apr-2020 By Danielle Masterson

New research found that collagen and hyaluronic acid reduces common signs of sun damage to the skin.

Health Canada approves skin care claims for Seppic’s phytoceramide ingredient

30-Apr-2019 By Adi Menayang

Global ingredient supplier Seppic has received the green light from Canada’s health authority to market its phytoceramide ingredient using several skin health claims.

Korean research links hydrangea extract to beauty-from-within properties

04-Mar-2019 By Adi Menayang

Researchers in South Korea explored the effects of ingesting hydrangea extract on skin health. They found a correlation between ingesting the extract and suppressed damage caused by ultraviolet B.

Health Canada approves beauty-from-within claims for innoVactiv’s rice-derived Myoceram

04-Dec-2018 By Adi Menayang

Canadian nutritional ingredient maker innoVactiv announced that Canada’s health authority approved beauty-from-within claims for its branded ceramide ingredient Myoceram.

Research continues on palm-derived vitamin E's potential benefits in skin health, hair growth, says supplier

17-Aug-2018 By Adi Menayang

There's building research supporting the benefits of vitamin E supplementation for skin health and hair growth, according to the CEO of ExcelVite Sdn. Bhd., a Malaysia-based supplier of palm-derived vitamin E.

Vitamin D supplementation may improve eczema symptoms, researchers say

09-Apr-2018 By Adi Menayang

Reviewing existing studies looking at vitamin D functions in skin physiology, Qatari researchers found mounting evidence that ingesting vitamin D may help improve skin inflammatory symptoms.

Sciadonic acid takes topical route as first step in dietary ingredient development

19-Feb-2018 By Hank Schultz

The developers of sciadonic acid—a new to the market anti-inflammatory fatty acid—have pivoted to topical products as they search for partners to more fully develop the substance as a dietary ingredient.

Continuous astaxanthin consumption linked to ‘skin rejuvenation’

08-Nov-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplementation with the pinkish-red pigment astaxanthin may improve facial skin health in middle-aged subjects, suggests a new study from scientists in the UK and Russia.

Study supports efficacy of hyaluronan for wrinkle reduction

20-Sep-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Twelve weeks of supplementation with hyaluronan – also known as hyaluronic acid – may improve the “luster” of the skin and reduce wrinkles, says a new study from Japan.

Astaxanthin may protect skin health from within: Human data

21-Aug-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Dietary supplementation with astaxanthin may protect skin from the harmful effects of UV radiation, says a new study from AstaReal.

ZSS Skincare gets distribution with GNC amid ‘growing traction of nutricosmetics market,’ says brand's president

08-Aug-2017 By Adi Menayang

This coming October, beauty-from-within supplements by ZSS—short for Zea Skin Solutions—will hit brick-and-mortar shelves for the first time through a partnership with supplement retailer GNC.

Astaxanthin may protect skin from within: Study

13-Feb-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Dietary supplementation with the pinkish-red pigment astaxanthin may protect skin from the harmful effects of UV radiation, says a new study from Japan.

Yogurt for healthy skin? Japanese researchers examine aloe sterol-fortified yogurt

18-Jan-2017 By Adi Menayang

Women who consumed aloe sterol-fortified yogurt daily over 12 weeks revealed statistical differences in skin elasticity, skin moisture, collagen score, and transepidermal water loss, compared to a placebo, says a new study from Japan.

Probiotic pills show skin anti-aging benefits: RCT data

08-Sep-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Scientists from Korea Yakult report that Lactobacillus plantarum HY7714 supplements may boost skin elasticity and reduce skin wrinkles in women with dry skin.

Rosemary + grapefruit extracts show beauty-from-within potential: RCT

06-Jul-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Extracts from rosemary and grapefruit may improve skin elasticity and reduce wrinkles, says a new study from researchers in Spain and Italy.

Collagen supplements offer cellulite benefits: RCT study

01-Mar-2016 By Will Chu

Collagen peptide supplementation may improve the appearance of cellulite, says a new study that uses Gelita’s Verisol branded ingredient.

Cacao extract may protect skin from wrinkles: Study

23-Feb-2016 By Stephen Daniells

A daily supplement with an extract from cacao may reduce UV-induced skin aging and protect against wrinkles, suggests a new study with lab mice and human skin cells.

Peptan collagen shows skin health benefits from within

29-Sep-2015 By Stephen Daniells

Oral supplementation with collagen peptides may boost skin hydration by almost 30%, according to data from two double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trials on Asian and Caucasian women with different skin types.

Special edition: Beauty from within

Beauty From Within turns ugly for L’Oréal and Nestlé

17-Mar-2015 By Shane STARLING

It promised so much – the globe’s biggest cosmetic and food players L’Oréal and Nestlé applying serious marketing, research and NPD clout to drive a nascent category into the mainstream public consciousness. It was going to make beauty from within (BFW)...

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Licorice extract may help protect skin from UV stress

19-Feb-2015 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Licorice extract may help protect human skin cells against UV damage by upping production of protective antioxidants, according to German researchers.

Hyaluronan supplements may decrease skin aging symptoms: Human data

03-Dec-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

Daily supplements of the high-viscosity macromolecular polymer hyaluronan (HA) may increase skin moisture in people with dry skin, and improve luster and suppleness of the face, says a new study from Japan.

L’Oréal-Nestlé scientists: Probiotics may improve sensitive skin from within

25-Apr-2014 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplements containing the probiotic strain Lactobacillus paracasei NCC 2461 (ST11) may reduce skin sensitivity, according to results of a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled clinical study.

BioCell rebrands collagen ingredient to reflect human skin data

27-Oct-2011

BioCell Technology LLC has rebranded its ‘BioCell Collagen II’ ingredient to ‘BioCell Collagen’ as findings from the first human skin study ‘elucidate the ingredient’s full breadth of multiple benefits’.

Lycopene-rich tomato paste helps skin from within: Study

23-Sep-2010 By Stephen Daniells

Daily consumption of a lycopene-rich tomato paste reduced reddening of the skin after exposure to UV light, says a new study that supports the skin health potential of lycopene.