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Feb 01, 2013 | 02:28 PM CST
Formula Anatomy Deciphered—BB Creams
By: Luigi Rigano, PhD, Studio Rigano Industrial Co…
BB stands for “blemish balm” in Asia or “beauty balm” in some parts of Europe. It is defined loosely as a product that combines serum, moisturizer, base cream, foundation and sunscreen in one.
Jan 29, 2013 | 04:44 PM CST
Boots Utilizes X-Rite Colorimeter to Provide Custom Consumer Shade Matching
Boots UK has teamed up with X-Rite to offer a shade matching service in 668 U.K. stores. The No7 Match Made Service uses a handheld X-Rite (parent company of Pantone) spectrocolorimeter to identify the color of a customer's skin, then precisely targets the closest matches among 17 colors of No7 foundations across a number of formats.
Jan 29, 2013 | 03:35 PM CST
Researcher Synthesizes Human Elastin Precursor for Anti-aging Benefits
While researching a method to regrow fingers and tissues injured in war, and heal battlefield wounds with reduced scarring, Burt Ensley, PhD, developed a synthesized precursor to human elastin that can reduce facial wrinkles and sagging when applied topically.
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Jan 29, 2013 | 03:19 PM CST
Protect and Preserve Hair Color with Hydrolyzed Quinoa
Through advancements in protein chemistry, TRI-K has discovered new benefits that effectively retain hair color through a natural and sustainable platform. Quinoa Pro EX (INCI: Hydrolyzed Quinoa) is a hydrolyzed protein that penetrates the hair shaft to prevent damage while adding control and manageability.
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 23, 2013 | 10:39 AM CST
Oat Cosmetics Rebrands Oat-based Ingredients
Oat Cosmetics has rebranded their range of oat-based cosmetic ingredients. This news follows the launch of the company's organic colloidal oatmeal and superfine oat flour.
Jan 22, 2013 | 03:37 PM CST
Rice and Bamboo Exfoliator Beads for Skin Care
Impact Colors has launched rice and bamboo exfoliators for skin care to serve as natural alternatives to polyethylene microbeads.
Jan 22, 2013 | 03:16 PM CST
Read the Label Online: Fresh Seaberry Restorative Body Cream
By: Susan Raffy, Susan Raffy Consulting
Fresh Seaberry Restorative Body Cream is an ultra-hydrating and nourishing treatment designed to calm and relieve irritation. This column will review the ingredient listing for claims and functionality.
Jan 16, 2013 | 10:24 AM CST
Evonik Ferments Yeast for Alternative Ceramide Production
Evonik has developed a biotechnological green production process to produce ceramides for cosmetics that is based on the fermentation of the yeast Wickerhamomyces ciferrii (formerly known as Pichia ciferrii).
Jan 16, 2013 | 09:42 AM CST
2013 R&D Awards Finalists Announced
Cosmetics & Toiletries is pleased to present the finalists for its 2013 R&D Awards, which honor ingredients for their innovative design and finished products for the novelty and craft of their formulation.