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April 1, 2008
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Compass: In Effect (pg 6)
Rachel Chapman, Cosmetics & Toiletries magazine
This issue of C&T magazine looks hither and yon, from skin itself to shining sea, to deliver effective new cosmeceutical formulating solutions. Feel free to e-mail or IM your feedback to us...
From the Sea: Algal Extracts for Skin Homeostasis (pg 57)
Diane Bilodeau and Isabelle Lacasse, Atrium Innovations Inc.
The authors discuss the abilities of marine-derived active ingredients to protect the skin from barrier disruption, aging, free radicals and inflammation. Four marine species are examined that provide such benefits via various sulfated polysaccharides and polyphenols...
An Aquaporin-inspired Lipid Concentrate for Mature Skin (pg 69)
M. Farwick, B. Santonnat, P. Lersch, K. Korevaar, Evonik; A.V. Rawlings, AVR Consulting Ltd.; S. Grether-Beck, K. Medve-Koenigs and J. Krutmann; University Dusseldorf GmbH
The authors describe a novel multi-lamellar concentrate based on ceramide technology and newly identified cell-signalling molecules. This skin-identical blend provides skin protection benefits and is shown to increase molecular markers for water management and barrier components that decline during aging, thus improving skin barrier function, moisturization and elasticity...
Treating Wrinkles with Dimethylaminoethanol, Retinol and Mineral Salts (pg 75)
C. Bertin, C. Robert, M. Jousselin and N. Issachar, Johnson & Johnson; E. Camel, Institut d’Expertise Clinique
A placebo-controlled study was conducted to determine if the appearance of wrinkles on facial skin could be improved by a combination of three cosmetic ingredients: dimethylaminoethanol, retinol and mineral salts. Both clinical assessment and video analysis of cutaneous replicas showed a significant improvement of the wrinkle appearance...
Web Site Directory (pg 81)
Katie Schaefer
The Internet is an information-gathering resource; however, the challenge of navigating it is to find relevant information quickly...
In Sight: When Ingredient Alarm Leads to the Courtroom (pg 96)
Katie Schaefer Cosmetics & Toiletries magazine
The personal care industry has experienced growing consumer interest in the ingredients its products contain. This interest has resulted in better responsibility and safety among cosmetic manufacturers; however, it also has produced elevated concerns over potentially harmful ingredients...
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A Dermatological View--Ethnic Variation in Skin Properties: Quo Vadis?--Part I
by Sarika Saggar, Albert Einstein College of Medicine; Naissan O. Wesley, MD, UCSF Department of Dermatology; Howard I. Maibach, MD, University of California School of Medicine
This article explores and attempts to clarify recent objective data that has become available in the context of transepidermal water loss (TEWL), water content (WC) [via conductance, capacitance, resistance and impedance], etc. to photodamage to differentiate skin properties of different ethnic groups...
Technically Speaking--From Collagen Production to 190-nm Emulsions: Literature Findings
by Charles Fox, Independent Consultant
The following column discusses the latest technological advancements in the fields of hair care, skin care, oral care, sunscreen, color cosmetics and more...
Regulatory Review: Regulations in ASEAN Countries
by David Steinberg, Steinberg & Associates
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has agreed to harmonize its cosmetic regulatory scheme...
Bench & Beyond: Unraveling Wraps
by Rachel Chapman, Cosmetics & Toiletries magazine
This column offers a brief survey with commentary on technologies being developed to deliver cosmetic or dermatological benefits via textiles...
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