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Nov 27, 2012 | 05:40 PM CST
Patent Picks—Açai Palm Anti-aging, Sea Fennel and Tomato Healing, Ginger Antioxidant 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 patents related to naturals and botanicals in skin care.
Nov 27, 2012 | 03:30 PM CST
Bentonite-encapsulated Complex for Body Improvement
Lucas Meyer has launched an active that addresses the three major undesirable body skin characteristics—stretch marks, cellulite and firmness.
Nov 20, 2012 | 02:29 PM CST
Halal Beauty Products on the Rise
Halal-certified beauty products are becoming a new global trend, and the halal label appeals to Muslim consumers seeking integrity and authenticity in their cosmetics and personal care products.
Nov 06, 2012 | 04:29 PM CST
Read the Label Online: Badger Seabuckthorn Hair Oil for All Hair Types
By: Susan Raffy, Susan Raffy Consulting
Badger Seabuckthorn Hair Oil may just do the trick by restoring hair’s natural balance. This column will review the ingredient listing for claims substantiation and functionality.
Nov 06, 2012 | 09:45 AM CST
Thai Beauty Ingredients and BB Creams Propel Market Growth into 2015
The beauty industry in Thailand has grown 44% since 2008 to reach an estimated US $ 3.6 billion, according to a report by Mintel. This growth has been fueled by the popularity of BB Creams and Thai ingredients in the West, and the growth is expected to continue into 2015.
Nov 01, 2012 | 02:04 PM CDT
Characterizing and Evaluating the Effectiveness of Volcanic Pumice Exfoliants
By: M Estanqueiro (MD), G Bossolani, MH Amaral (Ph…
Pumice has a recognized application as an abrasive agent to promote exfoliation of the skin. In this study, different particle size fractions of pumice sampled from several geologic occurrences in São Miguel’s island, the Azores archipelago, were used in the preparation of exfoliation formulations. Gels and soap were prepared and characterized, and their efficacy evaluated.
Oct 30, 2012 | 10:01 AM CDT
Organic Colloidal Oatmeal and Oat Flour
Oat Cosmetics is launching organic versons of its best-selling natural oat flours at SCS Formulate.
Oct 29, 2012 | 12:35 PM CDT
LVMH Symposium Addresses Sustainable Cosmetic Ingredient Sourcing
By: Jane Evison
On Sept. 12, 2012, LVMH Recherche (Louis Vuitton - Moët Hennessy) held its 12th Scientific Symposium with the theme "Natural Resource Depletion and Cosmetic Raw Materials: What Strategies Should We Adopt for the Future?"
Oct 24, 2012 | 03:36 PM CDT
Stem Cells, Wellness and Claims Substantiation Take Center Stage at IFSCC Congress
By: Rachel L. Grabenhofer
The 2012 IFSCC Congress opened with a frenzy; the "African Frenzy" dancers, that is, and enlightened attendees over three days with 65+ presentations and more than 150 posters.
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Oct 23, 2012 | 04:50 PM CDT
Final Days for Fast-track Entry Into in-cosmetics Asia 2012
The countdown is on for the arrival of in-cosmetics Asia 2012, as the leading pan-Asian personal care ingredient show prepares to make a welcome return to Bangkok, Thailand on Nov. 6-8, 2012 in BITEC.