01.21.24
Here's your weekly recap—the most viewed news stories on our site for the week ended Jan. 20, 2024.
According to a study in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, researchers have developed a facial mask with a sheet of plant-based polylactic acid (PLA), which could repel water, and is coated it in a layer of gelatin mixed with hyaluronic acid and green tea extract. They deposited the top layer as either tiny fibers or microspheres, using electrospinning or electrospray, respectively, and tested how well the masks could transfer moisture. They found water droplets did not pass through the masks without skin contact, regardless of which side a water droplet was placed on; contact with skin initiated one-way water transport from PLA to gelatin to skin, but only for masks coated with gelatin-based microspheres and placing the mask on moistened, rather than dry, skin improved water delivery through the mask.
Meanwhile, Hello Bello, a leading brand of premium, accessible pediatric and family care products, announced that Will Righeimer, CEO of Hyland's Naturals, will serve as its new chief executive officer. Hello Bello's new owners, Hildred Capital Management, have appointed Righeimer in a dual leadership role to provide a shared consumer experience for both companies.
Here are our top 3 most viewed stories from the past week:
1. Researchers Develop PLA-Based Sheet Mask
2. Hello Bello Names CEO
3. The Honey Pot Partners with CODI Partners
According to a study in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, researchers have developed a facial mask with a sheet of plant-based polylactic acid (PLA), which could repel water, and is coated it in a layer of gelatin mixed with hyaluronic acid and green tea extract. They deposited the top layer as either tiny fibers or microspheres, using electrospinning or electrospray, respectively, and tested how well the masks could transfer moisture. They found water droplets did not pass through the masks without skin contact, regardless of which side a water droplet was placed on; contact with skin initiated one-way water transport from PLA to gelatin to skin, but only for masks coated with gelatin-based microspheres and placing the mask on moistened, rather than dry, skin improved water delivery through the mask.
Meanwhile, Hello Bello, a leading brand of premium, accessible pediatric and family care products, announced that Will Righeimer, CEO of Hyland's Naturals, will serve as its new chief executive officer. Hello Bello's new owners, Hildred Capital Management, have appointed Righeimer in a dual leadership role to provide a shared consumer experience for both companies.
Here are our top 3 most viewed stories from the past week:
1. Researchers Develop PLA-Based Sheet Mask
2. Hello Bello Names CEO
3. The Honey Pot Partners with CODI Partners