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Apr 26, 2013 | 09:48 AM CDT
Indian Baby Care Market Expected to Grow into 2015
A report conducted by RNCOS has found growth in the Indian baby care market, which it expects to grow further into 2015. Driving factors include: increasing spending power and increasing awareness about baby health and nourishment.
Apr 24, 2013 | 09:08 AM CDT
Mintel Sees Rise in Moisturization Claims and Water Innovation
Mintel sees an uptick in consumer demand for products that feature hydration and moisturization, and more and more beauty brands are innovating using water.
Apr 12, 2013 | 11:52 AM CDT
AAK Debuts Shea-based, Eco-friendly Ester
AAK Personal Care has extended its Lipex line of shea-based functional emollients with an eco-designed ester.
Apr 02, 2013 | 12:52 PM CDT
Rahn Relieves Irritation with Sunflower, Black Currant and Balloon Vine
Rahn has combined black currant seed oil with balloon vine extract and sunflower oil concentrate to create a complex that reduces inflammation.
Feb 12, 2013 | 01:29 PM CST
Tannin pH Stabilization Against Odors and Irritation from Alban Muller
Alban Muller has introduced a complex that protects against inflammation while preventing the unpleasant smell associated with perspiration.
Oct 01, 2012 | 02:45 PM CDT
Inspiring Action
By: Rachel Grabenhofer
While football isn’t as pretty as cosmetics, some cosmetics are training the skin to put up a tough defense—via hormesis. This 19th century concept is based on the idea that high levels of something that produces harmful biological effects produces beneficial effects at low doses, and it has surfaced in today’s mainstream anti-aging and repair skin care products.
Oct 01, 2012 | 02:11 PM CDT
Designing Mild Personal Care Products: A Case Study
By: Paul Cornwell, PhD, and Jeremy Goodwin, PhD, Z…
This article reviews the mechanisms underlying skin irritation and sensitization, and methods used in a case study to test cosmetic products for their potential to cause irritation. It also covers the main skin conditions that can influence susceptibility to irritation, as well as ingredients affecting the mildness of cosmetic products.
Jun 29, 2012 | 08:17 AM CDT
Propylparaben and Triclosan Found to Increase Allergy Risk in Children
A study conducted by Johns Hopkins Children's Center and funded by the National Institutes of Health supports the common "hygiene hypothesis" that some antibacterial chemicals and preservatives in hygiene products may make children more susceptible to food and environmental allergens.
Oct 04, 2011 | 04:19 PM CDT
Jul 26, 2011 | 06:12 PM CDT
Patent Picks—Methyl Naphthalenyl Ketone, Oxylipins, Metal Oxide Shell Microcapsules, Tsuga, Furanone and More for the Treatment of Skin Inflammation and Irritation
By: Katie Anderson (Schaefer), Cosmetics & Toiletr…
Chosen biweekly for their relevance to personal care, Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources. This edition, chosen by Katie Anderson (Schaefer), associate editor of Cosmetics & Toiletries magazine, features patents related to the treatment of inflamed or irritated skin.