Insights and Updates on Biofilm Research
Welcome to the Insight Blog, your source for the latest insights and updates on biofilm research. Discover expert articles, community stories, and discussions on the advancements and innovations in biofilms. Stay informed and engaged with the cutting-edge developments shaping the biofilm research community.
A Diverse Mosaic: The Facial Skin Microbiome
Personal care impacts skin health and quality of life, an invaluable asset still often undervalued. Understanding the intricacies of skin microbiome has become a challenge for the scientific community driven by consumers’ increasing demand for microbiome friendly...
Biofilm modality and the skin microbiome space
Rachel Grabenhofer is the Managing Scientific Editor of Cosmetics & Toiletries (C&T) - the premier, peer-reviewed trade journal for cosmetic and personal care research, development, formulation and inspiration. Rachel is also conference co-director for the...
Innovation in Deodorants: A New Perspective
Our ‘Innovation in Deodorants’ webinar with Cosmetics Cluster UK (CCUK) last month looked at a range of subjects from innovation trends and market opportunities in deodorants to translational research in skin microbiome and biofilms. Additionally, in vitro...
Managing Air in the Built Environment: Creating Benefits for Human Health and Wellbeing
Together with Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering (SCELSE) and Singapore National Biofilm Consortium (SNBC) we recently held a webinar, ‘Studying and Controlling the Microbiome of the Air’, which focused on the transmission of bacteria and...
Deodorants and the Microbiome: 9 Common Myths
There are many misconceptions about deodorants, our microbiome and body odour. Together with our partners at Cosmetics Cluster UK (CCUK), we've put together 9 common myths surrounding deodorants and the microbiome to explain why they are false! Myth #1: Our bodies are...
The Big Little Trend: Where to Start with a Microbiome-focused Skincare Brand
In this blog, our Senior Innovation Consultant, Dr Katerina Steventon, looks at the emergence of microbiome-focused skincare products, change in consumer behaviour and future trends post pandemic. The science is embryonic and inviting many more questions than...
Deodorant Innovation: Opportunities and emerging technologies
In this blog, our Senior Innovation Consultant, Dr Katerina Steventon, looks at emerging industry trends in deodorant innovation and current research taking place, whilst addressing the affect body odour has on consumers' mental health - with insights from our...
Highlights from our Marine Biofouling Webinars
Recently NBIC, Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering (SCELSE) and the Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) jointly hosted a series of 3 webinars focused on the challenges and opportunities presented by Marine Biofouling. Our Senior Innovation...
Feminine health and hygiene: an exciting category with a potential for growth
Feminine health is a personal care segment with an increased demand from consumers, who are taking a more active role in their health and wellbeing. Vaginal infections require medical treatment but the preventative role of personal care is on-trend, in particular...
Research, Innovation and University Engagement
What is research? This is a question that requires some thought, especially when research is being carried out by a partnership between a university and a company. Our partner Dr Gill Westgate, from Cosmetics Cluster UK (CCUK), looks at research and development in the...
Concluding the Oral Care Industry Appeal with CCUK
Having worked with the Cosmetics Cluster UK (CCUK) on an appeal for companies operating in the oral care sector, we would like to conclude this call. We have reached out to industry and encouraged SME’s to come forward and join NBIC as an industry partner, for...
Microbiome-targeted skincare
Our Senior Innovation Consultant, Dr Katerina Steventon was one of the speakers at the Cosmetics Business Future of Clean Skincare event which took place on 15 September. We’ve put together some key points from her presentation surrounding microbiome-targeted...