These days, antiviral solutions are on everyone’s mind. The general public as well as virologists, healthcare professionals and members of the pharmaceutical industry are eager to inhibit the spread of viruses. In fact, there’s an immediate need on the market for compounds with reliable antiviral activities and researchers are exploring new pharmaceutical opportunities. Here’s what […]
UV radiation damages skin in serious ways and contributes to the elevated frequency of skin cancer throughout North America (9,500 people are diagnosed with it every day in the U.S. alone). Though sunscreens made from inorganic chemicals are effective at protecting skin against UV rays, they come with a steep price for local ecosystems and […]
UV radiation. Highly processed foods. Alcohol. Sedentary lifestyles. Cold temperatures. Human skin suffers through a great deal of stress on a regular basis. Though we can’t turn back the hands of time, modern cosmetics masterfully conceal the impact these stressors have on our skin. What worries some consumers is the further negative impact that synthetic […]
What am I putting on my skin? It’s a question more of your customers want answers to. As many as 90% of consumers now believe natural or naturally-derived beauty ingredients are better for them. Formulators need to make cosmetics that help people look their best and nourish their skin. The trick is finding all-natural, clean-label […]
Organic food is no longer a specialty item. It’s spread beyond the food co-ops of college towns and the West Coast into the pantries and refrigerators of 30% of American households. Those who eat organic food believe it’s healthier, tastier, and more nutritious – creating a readymade and devoted customer base for formulators. If you […]
When you look at a Shamrock shake or a slice of red velvet cake, the vivid colours pique your interest as much as the memory of the taste. Our eyes play a big part in our appetites. Yet without additional food colouring, you risk serving up a bland alimentary experience. Though the formulator industry once […]
Consumers are developing a healthy appetite for organic food. In 2018 alone, the U.S. organic market reached $52.5 billion, showing that people are more than willing to pay for food that is free of chemicals and synthetic-additives. Yet some in the food and nutraceutical industries are still hesitant to go organic, worrying about replacing reliable […]
A health-conscious person walks into their local health food store. What will it take for them to skip over their go-to pill, powder, or extract and buy a new health supplement from your business? In our experience, it’ll take nothing short of a health supplement that improves their wellbeing with fewer ingredients – and doesn’t […]
We’re at a point where nobody can claim ignorance about the obesity epidemic. Government agencies, First Ladies, primary care physicians, health and wellness bloggers, and others regularly remind us that almost 40% of Americans and 28% of Canadians are obese. Yet rather than prompting people to reduce their BMI, waist line and cholesterol levels, these […]