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Jan 29, 2013 | 02:16 PM CST
Addressing Melanin and Irritation for an Even Skin Tone
Laboratoires Expanscience has processed schizandra berries to create an active that soothes redness and irritation while decreasing melanin synthesis for a more even complexion
Jan 15, 2013 | 12:30 PM CST
Croda Acquires Assets of Innovachem, LLC
Acquisition adds patented product portfolio to Croda’s range of ingredients, including a quaternized panthenol and multifunctional emollient ester with enhanced skin conditioning functionality.
Jan 08, 2013 | 03:23 PM CST
Communicating Anti-aging Skin Care Benefits to the Consumer: Part II
By: Katerina Steventon, PhD, FaceWorkshops; and St…
This dialogue, the second of a two-part series, is based on a presentation given by Katerina Steventon, PhD, (KS) at the Anti-Ageing Skin Care Conference on June 12, 2012 in London. It establishes a conversation with Steve Barton (SB), a skin biologist, to discuss concerns and perceptions of British consumers related to skin care. Barton has extensive experience working with marketing teams to improve communication of skin care benefits to consumers by initiating communication between the consumer and the formulator.
Jan 07, 2013 | 12:05 PM CST
Read the Label Online: Shu Uemura Tsuya Youthful Radiance Generator Essence
By: Susan Raffy, Susan Raffy Consulting
Anti-aging claims for “reactivating cell regeneration” are under scrutiny but still appear on many products including Shu Uemura’s Tsuya Youthful Radiance Generator Essence. This column will review the ingredient listing for claims and functionality.
Jan 04, 2013 | 12:43 PM CST
Consumer Perception of Fine Lines and Wrinkles Assessed by Qualitative Methods
By: Rosanna Mootoo, Stephanie Basile, Cristina St…
There are varying definitions, associations and overall impressions of fine lines and wrinkles among different consumer segments. The findings of this study offer invaluable insight into consumers’ opinions, and by qualitative in-depth interviews, they provide a well-defined vernacular for aging descriptors. This language is critical for developmental research, consumer evaluation and marketing within the cosmetic industry.
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 10, 2012 | 03:23 PM CST
TCM in Skin Whitening and Lightening: The Eternal Pursuit in East Asia
By: Huiliang Li, Jahwa Cosmetics
Statistics have shown that products with TCM claims account for a large share of the skin whitening product market—nearly 33% in 2011, which has risen year after year. This article reviews the historic application of TCM in whitening cosmetics. It is excerpted from its full content, which will appear in the February 2013 issue of Cosmetics & Toiletries magazine,
Dec 04, 2012 | 02:46 PM CST
Communicating Anti-aging Skin Care Benefits to the Consumer: Part I
By: Katerina Steventon, PhD, FaceWorkshops; and St…
This dialogue, the first of a two-part series, is based on a presentation given by Katerina Steventon, PhD, at the Anti-Ageing Skin Care Conference on June 12, 2012, in London. It establishes a conversation with Steve Barton, a skin biologist, to discuss concerns and perceptions of British consumers related to skin care. Barton has extensive experience working with marketing teams to improve communication of skin care benefits to consumers, to initiate a dialogue between the consumer and the formulator.