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Jun 10, 2009 | 01:46 PM CDT
A Piece of History and a Slice of Cosmetics
By: Katie Schaefer, Cosmetics & Toiletries…
The cosmetics industry assembled in the Windy City for the Society of Cosmetic Chemists' Annual Scientific Seminar. It was fitting that an industry with such rich history gathered at the historical Chicago Hilton for the event.
Jun 02, 2009 | 03:53 PM CDT
Comparatively Speaking: Prokaryote vs. Eukaryote
By: Tony O'Lenick
Cosmetic scientists are interested in the difference between prokaryotes and eukaryotes for preservation and antibiotic development.
May 29, 2009 | 11:29 AM CDT
Orthorhombic Phase Stabilization for Internal Occlusion: A New Mechnism for Skin Moisturization
By: Johann W. Wiechers, PhD, JW Solutions
While humectants and occlusive agents are the most commonly accepted approaches to moisturize skin, earlier work indicates a third approach: orthorhombic phase stabilization. In the present article, the author describes this novel mechanism of hydration and its detection by conventional and nonconventional methods, suggesting this approach could serve as a basis for all skin moisturizing therapies.
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Jul 03, 2009 | 02:00 AM CDT
Dubai Cracks Down on Animal and Banned Substances in Cosmetics
Dubai Municipality is cracking down on manufacturers and distributors of personal care products containing banned substances linked to cancer and animal products that violate Islamic beliefs.
Jul 02, 2009 | 09:02 AM CDT
PCPC Formally Responds to EWG's 'Unscientific' Sunscreen Report
The Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) has released a formal statement by John Bailey, chief scientist, in response the Environmental Working Group's (EWG's) "unscientific" 2009 Sunscreen Report.
Jul 02, 2009 | 02:00 AM CDT
Researchers Tout Oral and Topical Benefits of Lutein
A combination of the company's and outside research suggests that both topical and oral lutein can increase skin hydration and decrease skin lipid peroxidation.
Jul 02, 2009 | 02:00 AM CDT
Cutest Offers UVA Sunscreen Testing
Cutest Systems Ltd has installed a Labsphere UV-2000S sunscreen analyzer at the companies laboratories in Cardiff, Wales.
Jul 01, 2009 | 02:00 AM CDT
FDA Dispels Lead in Lipstick Reports with Sensitive Method for Lead Analysis
The FDA announced that it has developed a new method of testing lead in lipsticks and retested all lipsticks reported to contain high amounts of lead.
Jun 30, 2009 | 02:00 AM CDT
AHA Moisturizing Lotion
This moisturizing lotion with multiple vegetal-derived ingredients utilizes 5% glycolic acid in a base of mild emollients and emulsifiers at a moderately acidic pH towards delivering younger looking skin through enhanced moisturization and exfoliation.
Upcoming Events
- Jul 20, 2009 Beginning Cosmetic Chemistry Chicago, IL, USA
- Jul 29, 2009 NYSCC Golf Outing Hamburg, NJ, USA
- Jul 29 - Aug 02, 2009 AAD Summer Academy Meeting Boston, MA, USA
- Aug 11, 2009 Aerosol 101 Newark, NJ, USA
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REACH Round Table
with Annelie Struessmann, PhD
- Polyethylene Glycols have the generalised CAS reference of 25322-68-3.…
EC# - 500-038-2
CAS# - 25322-68-3
Substance Name - Poly…
- We have been advised in the past that glycerin is exempt from REACH. T…
- Glycerol is exempt according to Annex V (9). See COMMISSION REGULATION…
- In order to import creams made of natural ingredients without preserva…
- The importer of your products needs to fully comply with the provision…