MC2 BLOG

Adaptogens - New Wave Comeback

June 05, 2019

Skin products with adaptogens take us to a new level of skin stress control available for all ages and skin types. Sensitive, prematurely aging and acne prone skin can benefit from ingredients that have adaptogenic effects such as some common types such as aloe vera, rhodiola, and korean ginseng.

How are Cosmetics Regulated - By Advanced Scientists & Experts

April 18, 2019

By allowing the deconstruction of cosmetic ingredients to be scrutinized by the public in social media or otherwise, found it is not in the best interest of the public.

The scrutiny of ingredients that are safe for human consumption are regulated by several global governances, hundreds of governmental, university faculties and consortiums made up of experts who have demonstrated history of higher education and experience.

Canadian Beauty's Cannabis in Cosmetics - Trend On the Rise

April 17, 2019

2019 - the year of Cannabis, MC2Industries and Melani Chong are seeing more research studies, behavioural and psychographic findings, formulation strategies, product development insights from scientific leaders.

"Right now CBD is a star - in a galaxy - in yet a universe of possibility."- Cosmetic Consultant, Melani Chong

Melani Chong named Chair of Canadian Cosmetic Cluster

November 17, 2018

“The culture of beauty is a common universal language that we all speak and the beauty business can unite us nationally on a cultural and socially economic front.” – Melani Chong. We all use personal care products. We all have a beauty culture secret that we can share with one another. We, at the Canadian Cosmetic Cluster will focus on SME business development, international trade and leveraging Canadian resources in the raw material to finished product ranges.

EPA Issues Draft Policy to Reduce Animal Testing for Skin Sensitization

November 01, 2018

The document, Draft Interim Science Policy: Use of Alternative Approaches for Skin Sensitization as a Replacement for Laboratory Animal Testing, describes the science behind the non-animal alternatives that can now be used (in vitro, in silico, in chemico) to identify skin sensitization. Hello Future!

Fight the Aging of Skin with Epigenetics

July 26, 2018

In the personal care industry, epigenetic science refers to the use of specific active ingredients that are able to modify cellular activity for visible skin benefits - the phenomena named "de-aging". For example, some beneficial cellular modifications specific to materials used in cosmeceutical personal care products may include: cell proliferation stimulated to improve tissue regeneration, regeneration of skin cells in-spite of their age – enabling older skin cells to mimic the activity of younger skin cells, which results in a more youthful appearance, and/or stimulating skin renewal and turnover.