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Jan 03, 2013 | 03:37 PM CST
Shiseido Develops Method Using Spectrometry to Display Skin Permeation
Shiseido has developed a method to assess the skin permeation of cosmetic ingredients using a novel spectrometry technology.
Jan 02, 2013 | 09:28 AM CST
Patent Picks—Selective Microbial Growth/Inhibition, Gentle Disinfectants, Improved Resistance and More
By: Rachel L. Grabenhofer
Chosen for their relevance to, or potential application in, cosmetics and personal care products, Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources. This edition features new technologies for preservation and antimicrobial benefits.
Dec 19, 2012 | 04:21 PM CST
Hair/Testing Expert, Evans, Joins Cosmetics & Toiletries Board
Cosmetics & Toiletries is pleased to welcome Trefor Evans, PhD, to its highly esteemed Scientific Advisory Board. Evans has worked in the hair care industry for more 20 years, with the majority of his time spent as a manager in the product development labs of Helene Curtis and Unilever.
Dec 18, 2012 | 04:39 PM CST
New for SCC Annual Meeting: Optics, China Regulations and Hair Growth
By: Rachel L. Grabenhofer
The SCC Annual Meeting, held Dec. 6 and 7, 2012, in Manhattan, went off without a hitch after hurricane Sandy blasted the East Coast in late October. While the national office is still operating at less than 100%, many attendees reported feeling lucky they experienced minimal effects from the storm.
Dec 18, 2012 | 03:22 PM CST
MWSCC Discusses Private Label Growth and Awards Excellence
By: Katie Anderson
The agenda was chock-full at the November meeting of the Midwest chapter of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists (MWSCC). Not only did the event award excellence with the Stanley Allured Lifetime Service Award and the chapter's 2012 Cosmetic Science Scholarships, but it also hosted the installation of new officers and a presentation on the private label industry by Sudhakar Puvvada, VP of R&D for Vijon.
Dec 18, 2012 | 02:50 PM CST
L'Oréal Opens Largest Hair Color Production Facility in Mexico
With an investment of over $100 million, this second plant in Mexico aims to help secure L'Oréal's strategic position in Latin America.
Dec 17, 2012 | 02:23 PM CST
BRAIN Adds MMP Inhibitor Peptide to Portfolio for Anti-aging Cosmetics
The biotechnology company BRAIN AG has expanded its IP portfolio to include the matrix metalloproteinase inhibitor (MMPI) peptide.
Dec 12, 2012 | 09:52 AM CST
Read the Label Online: Bliss Firm, Baby, Firm
By: Susan Raffy, Susan Raffy Consulting
The main claims for this serum are lifting and volumizing, which can be supported by the numerous cosmeceutical actives such as alpha and beta hydroxy acids, stem cell extracts, minerals and peptides. This column will review the ingredient listing for claims substantiation and functionality.
Dec 11, 2012 | 04:41 PM CST
Patent Picks—Indian Gooseberry, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Cosmetic Stick and Peptides for Skin Care
By: Rachel L. Grabenhofer
Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources. This edition features patents related to anti-aging and moisturizing skin care compositions and benefits.
Dec 11, 2012 | 01:08 PM CST
Emerald Named Pantone's Color of the Year for 2013
Pantone announced Pantone 17-5641 Emerald as the color of the year for 2013. While Pantone has teamed up with Sephora to create a 2013 Color of the Year collection with the color, perhaps it may also inspire formulation and packaging hues for other brands.