In October of this year, Dr. Hemali Gunt, Head of Clinical and Scientific Affairs at personal care products company Burt’s Bees, published three important research summaries demonstrating the effectiveness of natural product formulations in skin care. The summary explores a variety of topical options that integrate botanical ingredients, such as natural vegetable oils and the brand’s signature beeswax, to help improve dark spots, maintain a healthy lip microbiome, and balance the skin barrier. Provided data results regarding effectiveness. For those with sensitive skin.
To learn more about the presentations, including key takeaways from each of the three summaries and the potential impact the data and conclusions could have on the cosmetics and personal care products industry, CosmeticsDesign spoke with Dr. Gantt for his insights. Ta. A clinical scientist, Dr. Gant has been part of the Burt’s Bees Research and Development group for over 10 years, focusing on the formulation and development, and safety and performance testing of nature-based dermatology products. Masu.
Topical treatment for age spots
The first abstract presented by Dr. Gant at IDS 2023 addressed topical treatments. ”A proprietary blend of botanicals including daylily, curcuma longa and terminaria chebra improves the appearance of stains on multi-ethnic panels” she explained.The clinical study “evaluated the efficacy and tolerability of a naturally derived topical cream to reduce the appearance of age spots in a variety of skin types and tones,” she said.. ”
This 12-week study was important because it showed that:Nature-based topical treatments can play an integrative role in the treatment of hyperpigmentation.” she shared. In her research, “A statistically significant reduction in hyperpigmentation was observed from week 8, and skin hydration also improved” Dr. Gantt said, and the researchers concluded that:Overall, a topical treatment with a proprietary blend of licorice, curcuma longa, and terminaria chebra plants is clinically safe and effective in reducing the appearance of hyperpigmentation in photodamaged skin in a multiethnic panel. It was spot on.. ”
Lip treatment and the microbiome
In the second summary presented by Dr. Gant at IDS 2023, “Effects of lip care products containing naturally derived vegetable oils, butter, beeswax, and turmeric extract on the lip microbiome [with] in vitro and in vivo testing” she explained. She shared that in this study, the researchers used “.A combination of in vitro microbiological assays and clinical studies to study the effects of lip care products formulated with naturally derived vegetable oils, butter, beeswax, and turmeric extract on the lip microbiome.”
This research was important becauseThis study shows that daily treatment with lip care products containing natural vegetable oils, butter, beeswax, and turmeric extract helps maintain the microbial diversity of human lips, which is important for maintaining lip health. has been demonstrated.The researchers used in vitro assays to confirm that: ”The impact of the product on microbial diversity was determined to be non-destructive.” she explained, adding:In addition, two– Week of Clinical Use Research, Lip Swabs taken before and after product use, followed by evaluation by ribosomal RNA (rRNA) sequencing, showed that alpha diversity (Shannon) was not affected, indicating that microbial diversity was not destroyed during product use. This has been shown.”
Maintaining a balanced skin barrier and microbiome
The third summary presented by Dr. Gant at IDS 2023 focused on “.Maintain a balanced skin barrier and microbiome for sensitive skin using a nature-based skin care regimen.” she said. In this study, “We offer natural-based skin care regimens (cleansers, serums, toners, moisturizers, etc.) using bakuchiol, a natural retinol alternative, to support a balanced skin moisture barrier and microbiome in sensitive skin populations. ) was evaluated.” she explained.
This research was important becauseThe results of this study demonstrate that naturally derived skin care regimens containing bakuchiol, a natural retinol alternative, can play an integrative role in the daily skin care of sensitive skin populations without disrupting the skin microbiome. I showed it.” said Dr. Gundt.
In a four-week clinical study, researchers found thatFemale subject with sensitive skin,”there was”There was a statistically significant improvement in skin hydration and barrier function, and all dermatologist-assessed efficacy parameters showed visible improvement.She added that the researchers concluded that:Microbiome analysis showed no significant differences between baseline and week 4, indicating no disruption to the skin microbiome.”
Impact on the industry
These findings are important for manufacturers and suppliers in the cosmetics and personal care products industry, as companies in these sectorsYou can use the takeaways from the summary presented by Burt’s Bees at IDS 2023 as a guidepost to the power of nature-based products.” said Dr. Gundt. This is “particularly important today.” Consumers are increasingly aware of and interested in naturally derived ingredients and products, which are now being used in dermatology for both cosmetic and medical purposes.” she said.
She further explained: ”New research and clinical studies like the one we published are moving the needle and providing assurance behind the safety and effectiveness of nature-based skin care products for a variety of skin types and tones, and for a variety of skin conditions. and help address your concerns.Applicable across industries”
Future innovations at Burt’s Bees
Burt’s Bees will continue its activities. ”Evolving and innovating our product portfolio to ensure consumers and healthcare professionals have access to effective and tolerable skin care regimens“Dr. Gantt said:”Through ongoing clinical research, we continue to demonstrate the proven power of nature to everyone”
”As the body of research on the safety and effectiveness of naturally derived products increases, along with an understanding of the composition of the skin,,” she continued, “Bert’s Bees continues to strive to address gaps in skin care science and solve problems for people with common skin concerns.“As for the next steps for the company, she concluded:”We believe that natural products play an essential role in positively impacting quality of life, and future research will focus on uncovering and understanding this. .”
