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Jul 03, 2012 | 02:32 PM CDT
In Sight—Nano-sizing Chitosan for Wound Healing, Anti-aging
By: Katie Anderson (Schaefer), Cosmetics & Toiletr…
Mihaela Leonida, PhD, a professor of chemistry at Fairleigh Dickinson University, investigated the antibacterial properties of chitosan for cosmetic and pharmaceutical uses. She found that the material exhibited enhanced effects after being nano-sized.
Jun 22, 2012 | 09:00 AM CDT
Lip-plumping Active With Antioxidant Benefits
Symrise has introduced an active that enhances the fullness of lips in 28 days.
Jun 20, 2012 | 08:14 AM CDT
Patent Picks—Zebra Fish Peptides, Functionalized Adjuvants, Co-jetting 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 sunless tanning, skin protection and anti-aging skin care.
Jun 19, 2012 | 11:05 AM CDT
Sphingolipid Technology Targeting Age-related Skin Sagging
Evonik utilized sphingolipid technology to create an active that reduces the sagging and loose skin associated with aging.
Jun 13, 2012 | 10:58 AM CDT
New Findings in Fullerenes
New findings regarding the formation of fullerenes, aka "buckyballs," were recently published in the journal Nature Communications, suggesting that smaller cages grow into larger ones.
Jun 11, 2012 | 10:17 AM CDT
Light-triggered Controlled Release
By: Rachel Grabenhofer
Researchers at University of California at Santa Cruz have taken a new approach for removing drug-resistant bacteria from wounds and skin infections: using light to trigger the controlled release of nitric oxide.
Jun 04, 2012 | 03:24 PM CDT
Narcissus Tazetta and Schizandra Chinensis to Regulate ‘Youth Gene Clusters’—An In vitro Analysis
By: R. Gopaul; D.G. Kern; H.E. Knaggs, PhD; and J.…
A blend of Narcissus tazetta bulb and Schizandra chinensis fruit extracts was developed for anti-aging benefits and tested for efficacy on a human skin equivalent. Results indicate it regulates the functions of youth gene clusters by increasing the activities found in younger skin and reducing the activities found in aging skin specific to structure, hydration, cellular proliferation and pigmentation.
Jun 04, 2012 | 02:42 PM CDT
Consumer Perspective—Self-tanning and Skin Cancer Prevention
By: Katerina Steventon, PhD, FaceWorkshops
Although market trends for sun protection might make consumers believe otherwise, many younger individuals continue to desire and pursue tan skin. This is regardless of the awareness for the relationship between sun exposure and melanoma, and strong prevention messages in the media.
May 29, 2012 | 05:01 PM CDT
Research Reveals New Stratum Corneum Structure
Researchers in Sweden have described a new structure and function of the stratum corneum at a molecular level, providing for a deeper understanding of skin diseases as well as the potential for large scale delivery via the skin.
May 11, 2012 | 03:58 PM CDT
Telomere-targeted Anti-aging
Ashland Specialty Ingredients introduced a biofunctional ingredient for anti-aging skin care applications based on hydrolyzed yeast and soy proteins, and designed to help preserve telomeres.