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UV Damage to Hair: Photodamage, Protection and Repair

UV Damage to Hair: Photodamage, Protection and Repair

by EP Digital | Sep 17, 2026 | articles, Blog, Hair and Scalp, Innovations in Cosmetics

The overlooked side of sun exposure Hair is exposed to sunlight every day, yet UV-related fibre damage receives far less attention than skin photodamage. Because the emerged hair shaft is non-living, it cannot biologically repair itself. Repeated exposure can...
Understanding and Caring for Canine Skin: A Smarter Approach to Gentle Pet Care

Understanding and Caring for Canine Skin: A Smarter Approach to Gentle Pet Care

by EP Digital | Aug 25, 2026 | articles, Blog, Innovations in Cosmetics, Pet Care

Why a dog’s sensitive skin needs thoughtful grooming, protection and care. SENSITIVE BY NATURE A dog’s skin protects the internal organs, helps regulate temperature and acts as a barrier against environmental elements. Because it is sensitive, it can also be...
Biotech Beauty: Fermentation & Hyaluronic Science in Skincare

Biotech Beauty: Fermentation & Hyaluronic Science in Skincare

by Editorial Team | Sep 23, 2025 | articles, Blog, Functional ingredients, Innovations in Cosmetics, Skin Care

The beauty industry is undergoing a quiet revolution, and biotechnology is at the heart of it. For decades, skincare and personal care have relied heavily on plant extracts, natural oils, and synthetic chemistry. But today, biotechnology is unlocking new ways to...
Challenges of extremely curly and coily hair, and ingredient options

Challenges of extremely curly and coily hair, and ingredient options

by Editorial Team | Jul 15, 2025 | Blog, Hair and Scalp

Have you ever wondered where the classification types for hair come from? Chris Rock made a documentary called ‘Good Hair’ in 2009, which inspired the start of the ‘Natural Hair Movement’. Consumers moved to products that protected and showcased shiny, healthy,...
Unlocking the Potential of Glyceryl Ascorbate Derivatives in Next-Generation Skincare

Unlocking the Potential of Glyceryl Ascorbate Derivatives in Next-Generation Skincare

by Shani Vermeulen | Apr 1, 2025 | Blog, Skin Care

Today’s consumers acknowledge the role vitamin C plays in neutralising free radicals that are responsible for premature skin ageing, as well as its essential role in promoting collagen synthesis to maintain supple skin. Advancements in cosmetic science have led to the...
Unlock the benefits of stable vitamin C derivatives for glowing, healthy skin!

Unlock the benefits of stable vitamin C derivatives for glowing, healthy skin!

by Shani Vermeulen | Mar 12, 2025 | Blog, Skin Care

The benefits of Vitamin C Though the health benefits of Vitamin C have been known since the 1940s, it was only in the 1970s that scientists began studying the effects of topical vitamin C on skin. The focus was on its potential to reduce signs of ageing and improve...
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