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May 06, 2003 | 02:00 AM CDT
Hydrogenated Polydecences and High-SPF Physical Sunscreens
By: L. Rigano and A. Mezzanotte, Rigano Laboratori…
New methods of micronization and coating of physical filters combined with vehicles containing high amounts of hydrogenated polydecenes provide high-SPF sunscreens that show improvements in photostability, effect-to-dose ratio, and skin substantively.
May 06, 2003 | 02:00 AM CDT
Photostability of Sun Filters Complexed in Phospholipids or Beta-Cyclodextrin
By: Ugo Citernesi, I.R.A Instituto Richerche Appli…
Laboratory tests of three commonly used sun filters show that the filters encapsulated in beta-cyclodextrin show a photostability significantly higher than that of the same filters uncomplexed or complexed with phospholipids.
May 06, 2003 | 02:00 AM CDT
Mango Butter in Cosmetic Formulations
By: Kaustuv Bhattacharya and Vijai K. S. Shukla, I…
The high percentage of tocopherol, phytosterols and triterpenes in mango butter suggests its supplemental use in cosmetics as a source for skin active ingredients.
May 06, 2003 | 02:00 AM CDT
The Wipe: A Carrier of Skin Benefits
By: Lee Ellen Drechsler, Mathias K. Herrlein, Anon…
The authors review the function, history and benefits of wet wipes, and discuss clinical methods of assessing benefits from using wipes to cleanse infant skin and apply sunscreens on children.
May 06, 2003 | 02:00 AM CDT
The South Beach Sunscreen Survey 2001
By: Christopher D. Vaughan, Susan M. Porter, James…
A scientific survey of sunbathers on Miami's South Beach in July 2001 helps answer the questions, "How much sunscreen SPF protection do I need?" and "What are consumers really using?"
May 06, 2003 | 02:00 AM CDT
Decomposition of Disodium Lauyrlsulfosuccinate in Soap Bars Under Alkaline Conditions
By: Suman Chopra and Ravi Subramanyam, Technology …
The authors used kinetic experiments to track the heat-induced decomposition of disodium lauryl-sulfosuccinate during the manufacture of soap bars and compared the results with those of another soap surfactant, sodium cocoylisethionate.
May 06, 2003 | 02:00 AM CDT
A Light-Diffusing Concept for Antiaging Effects in Makeup Formulations
By: E. Desmarthon, D. Hericher and M. Seu-Salerno,…
An innovative light diffusing concept for special optical effect (nylon fibers) makes possible the immediate visualization of the reduction of signs of skin aging while maintaining a natural makeup and youthful appearance.
May 06, 2003 | 02:00 AM CDT
Formulating with Natural Ingredients
By: Anthony C. Dweck, Dweck Data
Plant materials can provide the active ingredients and excipients for a range of skin-care products, and their phytochemistry enable them to provide genuine skin-care benefits.
May 06, 2003 | 02:00 AM CDT
Amine Oxides: A Most Versatile and Underutilized Material
By: Ken Klein
Amine oxides are a versatile and underutilized material. Amine oxides ahve been well-known to surfactant chemists for decades.
May 06, 2003 | 02:00 AM CDT
D-Tagatose, a Novel Humectant and Sweetener for Toothpaste
By: Yongming Lu, Biospherics Inc.
D-tagatose is a full-bulk naturally occurring low-calorie sweetener. Recently, D-tagatose has been determined to be Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) as an excipient in drugs and for use in toothpaste, mouthwashes and other cosmetics. Consequently, D-ta