At Marie Veronique Organics we rely on our own diligent research, as well as the work of industry experts and skin care studies. Together, this body of research tells us what’s safe and what’s not, what works and what doesn’t. And now we want to let you in on it, too.
Industry news & research
Beta Glucan to Fight Aging
The fight against aging has received a scientific boost thanks to an innovative study done in part by a University of Alberta spin-off company--research that dispels a hard-held belief about the natural ingredient, beta glucan.
Coffee Berry Extracts
CoffeeBerry will be recognized for the first time as a powerful antioxidant for the thriving skin-care market at The American Academy of Dermatology's annual meeting in February.
Glucosamine and Anti-Aging
The American Academy of Dermatology says that a recent study shows that glucosamine could prove to be an effective topical treatment to reverse the effects of skin cells damaged by UV exposure.
Green Tea Extract Protection Against UV Damage: Study
Topical application of low dose green tea extract may help protect against UV damage, without the common side effects.
Guarana Extract
Extracts from the exotic fruit guarana showed excellent antioxidant and antibacterial properties, which could see the exotic berry making a move into cosmetics, new research suggests.
Hyaluronic Acid
The skin matrix is what would remain if you took the dermis (the fibrous middle layer of the skin) and removed all cells from it. The skin matrix is responsible for structural integrity, mechanical resilience, stability and many other properties of the skin
Influence of flavonoids and vitamins on the MMP
Influence of flavonoids and vitamins on the MMP and TIMP-expression of human dermal fibroblasts after UVA irradiation.
Niacinamide: an anti-aging powerhouse
The track record of topical vitamins in skin rejuvenation has been mixed at best. A few, such as vitamins A and C, do provide some benefits if properly stabilized and applied in sufficient concentrations. It appears that another vitamin, niacinamide, should be added to this select group.
PLE Mediation with AGR
Background: Polymorphous light eruption (PLE) is the most common photodermatosis. While its etiology still remains elusive, pathogenesis seems to involve UVA-induced oxidative stress and subsequent deregulation of antioxidative immune responses.
Polypodium leucotomos and Sun Protection
Topical or oral administration with an extract of Polypodium leucotomos prevents acute sunburn and psoralen-induced phototoxic reactions as well as depletion of Langerhans cells in human skin.
Sun-Protected Skin and Collagen Synthesis
Estradiol may stimulate collagen levels in sun protected skin. Topical estradiol can induce collagen synthesis but only in skin not exposed to sunlight, according to a recent study from scientists in Michigan.
Titanium Dioxide: Toxic or Safe?
Titanium dioxide is the subject of new controversy, yet it is a substance as old as the earth itself. It is one of the top fifty chemicals produced worldwide. It is a white, opaque and naturally- occurring mineral found in two main forms: rutile and anatase.
Benefits of Topical l-ascorbic acid
Ascorbic acid is a water soluble alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that functions as an antioxidant and a required chemical for several metabolic reactions. It occurs naturally in plants particularly in fruits and some animals are able to synthesize this vitamin.
Discussion paper on nanotechnology standardisation and nomenclature issues
Friends of the Earth Australia recommends defining nanoparticles as ‘particles having one or more dimensions measuring approximately 0.3 nanometres (nm) to 300 nm, or particles which have structures that exist at this scale’ for the purposes of health and safety assessment.
Plastic Nanoparticles Can Move From Mom to Baby Through Placenta
Research shows for the first time that plastic nanoparticles can cross the human placenta, possibly exposing the developing fetus to the tiny materials that are increasingly used in medicines, vaccines and personal care products.
Obama’s EPA Poised To Crack Down on Nanotech
Under agency chief Lisa Jackson, the Obama Administration’s Environmental Protection Agency has promised to tighten regulations on nanomaterials, particles as small as molecules which are used by companies working in fields as varied as cosmetics and advanced materials.
Absorption of Zinc Nanoparticles in Sunscreen
It looks like some independent research on sunscreens is turning up some interesting findings. According to The Australian, “Geochemist Brian Gulson, of Sydney's Macquarie University, has provided the first conclusive evidence that zinc oxide nanoparticles...
Amid Nanotech's Promise, Health Risks Grow
For almost two years, molecular biologist Bénédicte Trouiller doused the drinking water of scores of lab mice with nano-titanium dioxide, the most common nanomaterial used in consumer products today.
Brian Gulson Research Study on Nanoparticles
Independent research on sunscreens is turning up some interesting findings. According to The Australian and ABC “Geochemist Brian Gulson, of Sydney's Macquarie University, has provided the first conclusive evidence that zinc oxide nanoparticles...
Nanoparticles can cause DNA damage across a cellular barrier
The increasing use of nanoparticles in medicine has raised concerns over their ability to gain access to privileged sites in the body. Here, we show that cobalt–chromium nanoparticles (29.5 6.3 nm in diameter) can damage human fibroblast cells...
Nanoparticles Damage DNA Remotely: Study
Nanoparticles used in medical applications can indirectly damage DNA inside cells by transmitting signals through a protective barrier of human tissue, says UK researchers.
MVO Particle Size Profile
A US Consumer’s Union series of investigations prompted them to write a letter to the FDA asking that the organization require a full safety assessment on the use of nanoparticles in cosmetics, sunscreens and sunblocks before a product is allowed to market.
Nano-Sunscreens Leave Their Mark
Painted metal roofs are cheap, convenient, and usually very durable. But over the past two years, a rash of accelerated ageing has blighted pre-painted steel roofing in Australia.
New Products Bring Side Effect: Nanophobia
It sounds like a plot straight out of a science-fiction novel by Michael Crichton. Toiletry companies formulate new cutting-edge creams and lotions that contain tiny components designed to work more effectively.
Anti-aging Potential in Fat Molecule
Scientists in South Korea claim to have uncovered a fat molecule with strong anti-aging potential from tests on the ability of lipids to fight skin aging.
Free Radicals and Sunscreens
Does sunscreen save skin — or damage it? Study alarms some scientists, but don't deep-six your SPF just yet.
Rosacea or Adult Acne?
Sensitive skin, rosacea, adult acne—how can you tell where you fit? A recent article in the New York Times by Camille Sweeney, “In a Perfect World, Rosacea Remains a Problem” suggests that rosacea has become “the new cellulite.”
UVA and aging -- the future of sun protection
The sun emits light at all different wavelengths, including x rays and radio waves, but 99% of its output is in the form of ultraviolet (UV), visible and infrared (IR) light.
UVA Protection as an Anti-aging Strategy: a ten point information guide
The following facts are summarized from an article by Sheldon R. Pinnell, MD and Doren L. Madey, PhD, which appeared in the peer-reviewed Aesthetic Surgery Journal...
Why Lipids and Sunscreen are Your Best Protection Against Dehydration, Aging and Breakouts
It is a truism in natural circles that your body does its best job fighting off disease and healing itself when it has the nutritional wherewithal to do so. This notion has even more applicability when it comes to treating your skin.
Long-Distance Retrograde
Effects of Botulinum Neurotoxin A
Why Darwin Would Have Loved Botox
The latest news on Botox is that it may actually shut down parts of the brain. This information comes from a recent article by Carl Zimmer, "Why Darwin Would Have Loved Botox."