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Feb 03, 2012 | 11:17 AM CST
Tom's of Maine Launches Sustainable Antiperspirant
Tom's of Maine has launched an antiperspirant line that is formulated with sustainably sourced ingredients.
Feb 02, 2012 | 10:51 AM CST
Beyond the Obvious
By: Rachel Grabenhofer, Cosmetics & Toiletries mag…
What are the biggest challenges in sun care formulating? I asked a few colleagues, and they answered: achieving what marketing wants while complying with regulations and making sunscreens esthetically pleasing (so consumers will use them); and the lack of international harmonization in UV filters, UVA testing and labeling. These issues are not new, so why are they not yet resolved? Perhaps because regulations and consumer demand are moving targets, which are difficult to hit.
Feb 02, 2012 | 09:54 AM CST
Gauging UV Light Exposure to Reduce Vitamin D Deficiency
By: Jack Surrette, SkinHealth Technology LLC
Vitamin D is critical to human health and the best source is from natural UVB light. However, contrary to the benefits gained are the well-documented damaging effects of sun exposure. In response, described here as a complementary approach to sun care is the development of an accurate gauge of UV exposure to produce optimum levels of vitamin D before sunburn results.
Feb 02, 2012 | 09:50 AM CST
Consumer Perspective: Achieving an Even Skin Tone
By: Katerina Steventon, PhD, FaceWorkshops
Consumers are becoming more aware of the evenness of their skin tone, and it has become an important concern. Consequently, the primary focus of anti-aging skin care has shifted from reducing wrinkles to evening out skin pigmentation
Feb 02, 2012 | 09:43 AM CST
Developing Sunscreens for the Preventive Treatment of Photodamage and Premature Aging
By: Linda D. Rhein, PhD Fairleigh Dickinson Unive…
This article reviews the mechanisms of ultraviolet radiation insult to skin and explains the formulation of sunscreens to protect against this damage. Further, since the efficacy of combinations of UV filters will vary with formulation base, the formula vehicle and form are discussed, as well as an overview given of typical sunscreen efficacy tests performed prior to production.
Feb 02, 2012 | 09:39 AM CST
Formulating With Naturals—Antiperspirants and Deodorants
By: Arthur Georgalas, Georgalas Endeavors
Within the realm of natural and organic personal care products, deodorants and antiperspirants loom large simply because the overall category itself is very large in any retail health and beauty aids planogram. These two related products—i.e., antiperspirants and deodorants (AP/Deo)—are fraternal twins joined at the axilla that perform in this same anatomical arena using some of the same tricks.
Feb 02, 2012 | 09:35 AM CST
Ingredient Profile—Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
By: Michael J. Fevola, PhD, Johnson & Johnson
Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate (EHMC) is among the most frequently used organic ultraviolet (UV) filters, known primarily for its role as an active ingredient in sunscreen products.
Feb 01, 2012 | 09:38 AM CST
Avocado Anti-aging Active for Skin
Expanscience Laboratoires sourced avocado pulp to create an anti-aging, detoxifying and plumping active.
Jan 31, 2012 | 05:11 PM CST
Patent Picks—Sugar Sunscreen, UV Microcapsules, ‘Rugby Ball’ Particles and More
By: Rachel L. Grabenhofer
Chosen biweekly for their relevance to personal care, Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources. This edition features technologies related to sun care and UV protection, as well as reversing the effects of UV damage.
Jan 31, 2012 | 01:25 PM CST
Eco-friendly, Nonflammable Liquified Gas Propellant
In response to current and possible future restrictions on hydrofluorocarbon (HFC), Honeywell has introduced a propellant that performs like an HFC but exhibits favorable environmental properties.