LIFESTYLE COSMETICS
ecosystem comprised of animals that had never been seen or documented before. In the total darkness of abyssal depths, there lies a richness of marine life close to the hydrothermal vents. To study this huge collection of organisms such
as giant mussels, carnivorous fishes with translucid skin, enormous worms etc., a submarine, called Nautile was sent down to explore. At 2,600 metres, a fascinating adaptogen microorganism was identified. Alteromonas Macleodii Abyssii is a very heat-tolerant microorganism that IFF | Lucas Meyer Cosmetics used to create a unique biomimetic cosmetic active, to provide an optimal solution to protect sensitive skin against everyday life aggressions.
COVID challenges Since COVID descended upon our lives in early 2020, many people have experienced an increase in stress, which in some cases has also sadly led to mental health issues. This increase has predominantly been driven by the multiple challenges enforced by the virus that rampaged the globe. From medics working under the increasing
pressures of mass admissions and the added inconvenience of wearing PPE, to people losing social contact from isolation, home office working and not being able to visit loved ones in care homes or during their final hours, to not being able to attend funerals, to home schooling and children missing socialising with their friends, and not to mention the loss of jobs and income.
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is heavily linked with emotions and feelings whereby certain scents trigger memories or feelings when transmitted to the brain. In 2014, scientists published findings that some olfactory receptors are also located on the skin, making topically applied cosmetic products have more of an effect on well-being than originally thought. We all know that the touch of something
Marine life has been identified in the deepest, darkest areas of the some of the earth’s oceans
The pandemic continues to create stress
and uncertainty in people’s lives and this continues to have an impact in so many different ways. As we all know, stress impacts on our health and many feel burnt out and in need of a break. Stress can cause lack of sleep, changes in eating behaviours, neck and shoulder pain, as well as detrimental and visible effects on the skin.
Heaven scent Stress is an adaptive response of the body in order to survive in short, fight or flight. Chronic, long-term stress leads to cell exhaustion and therefore damage. Aromatherapy has long been associated with de-stressing and relaxing because scent
can make you happy, such as a cream that feels velvety to the touch or the feel of cashmere and silk over cotton, for example. Rose essential oil is known to have powerful relaxing properties, lowering levels of anxiety, reducing insomnia and even fighting depression. As such, sustainably sourced damask rose has been used in an active launch by IFF | Lucas Meyer Cosmetics to activate the skin olfactory receptor (OR2AG2) responsible for the cutaneous anti-stress and anti-fatigue action. During clinical trials the application of this anti-stress active to the skin resulted in a more rested, relaxed and refreshed look.
Outlook It is fair to say that lifestyle cosmetics are here to stay and that sustainable, green credential, upcycled and respectful to the environment brands and formulations are likely to thrive. As an industry, we can help to preserve and protect the beauty of our planet for future generations to come. The most important thing is that change is finally happening and it is very positive to see.
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April 2022 PERSONAL CARE
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