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Move Over Millenials..

Join us as we explore the 'final generation - Gen Z'! Discover how this 'Always On' and most 'Anxious' generation is dramatically shaping.. more

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INSPIRING CONFIDENCE

Hydroalcoholic gels are popular these days for clean hands on the spot. What if we had a solution to extend this protection? Symris.. more

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CLEAN BEAUTY

We have heard a lot about CLEAN EATING that has become increasingly popular and is highly praised as part of a healthy and happy lifestyle.. more

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What is the Skin's First Defense?

Skin is the first contact of the body with the external world. It’s a complex organ with an external thin layer playing a very importan.. more

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SymOcide<sup>®</sup> <br/>SELECTION GUIDE

Finding the right preservative solution can be a complex task. We created a guide to make your life easier. This tool will give you a very.. more

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When Melanocytes Sense Blue Light: An Approach to Interfere with the Opsin-3 Pathway

Recent scientific work has shown that pigmentation is induced not by only UV. The effects of visible light have been ignored until today, although especially blue light induces a potent and persistent hyperpigmentation, raising interest in developing an ingredient protecting against it. Recently, the opsin-3 receptor was identified as the sensor of blue light in melanocytes, inducing tyrosinase and dopachrome tautomerase upregulation and formation of a dimer of the two enzymes. Phenylethyl resorcinol was shown previously to protect against visible light-induced hyperpigmentation in-vitro and ex-vivo. The aim of the study was to identify the underlying mechanism while supporting the data showing that phenylethyl resorcinol is a potent active to prevent blue light-induced hyperpigmentation. This article has been published in IFSCC Magazine 4/2019.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has certified Symrise’s multifunctional ingredient Hydrolite^® 5 green. The authority officially confirmed that 100 percent of the cosmetic active ingredient comes from renewable sources. Starting immediately, the product will carry the USDA Certified Biobased Product label. The substance produced from sugar cane byproduct moisturizes the skin, enhances the effectiveness of many ingredients in cosmetic formulations and improves the appearance, consistency and protection of cosmetics.