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Nov 01, 2006 | 10:56 AM CST
Antiaging Effects of a Skin Repair Active Principle
By: L. Rigano and C. Andolfatto, Laboratori L. Rig…
A particular extract of DNA from the gonadic tissue of male sturgeons is shown to have cell renewal effects with possible antiaging benefits for skin moisture, thickness, elasticity and micro-wrinkles.
Oct 18, 2006 | 11:53 AM CDT
Soap: Our Old Friend and Great Emulsifier
By: Ken Klein, Cosmetech Laboratories
Cosmetic chemists are being constantly bombarded by raw material suppliers promising the latest and greatest new chemistry.
Oct 10, 2006 | 02:17 PM CDT
Ethnicity as a Factor in Irritant Contact Dermatitis
By: Sara P. Modjtahedi, Bobeck S. Modjtahedi, and …
Irritant contact dermatitis (ICD), a common dermatological disorder, presents the classic signs and symptoms of infl ammation: edema, redness and tenderness. It can occur as a result of single exposure to an acute irritant, or when exposure to a less potent irritant is persistent or repeated until signs and symptoms develop over weeks, years or decades.
Aug 31, 2006 | 10:16 AM CDT
Ethnic Skin Care
By: Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD, University of Miami
Although ethnic skin tolerates many commonly used ingredients well, unique features such as the skin’s propensity to develop hyperpigmentation must be considered. In this article, the author describes ethnic skin’s compatibility with several ingredients.
Aug 02, 2006 | 02:09 PM CDT
Cosmetic Business Transformations: The Last 25 Years in the Industry
By: Katie Schaefer, Cosmetics & Toiletries magazin…
The cosmetics and personal care industry has seen some revolutionary changes over the past 25 years. This article attempts to highlight some of the milestones in the industry reported by our pages and seen through our eyes.
Apr 27, 2006 | 07:45 AM CDT
Innovative Natural Active Ingredient With Anti-Inflammatory Properties
By: Caroline Segond, Eric Théron, Virginie Petit a…
Madecassoside and one of its isomers, terminoloside, are responsible of the infl ammatory response modulation on stressed keratinocytes. This highly purified and titrated blend of triterpenes, extracted from Centella asiatica, is preventing immune disorders, protecting the cells and preserving the keratinocytes renewal potential.
Apr 27, 2006 | 07:25 AM CDT
Building a Better Barrier from the Inside Out
By: Daniel Yarosh, PhD, and David Brown, PhD, AGI …
Ursolic acid encapsulated in liposomes has demonstrated an ability to stimulate ceramide synthesis in keratinocytes, resulting in a barrier that is stronger and recovers more quickly from disruption.
Apr 24, 2006 | 11:28 AM CDT
Penetration And Metabolism Of Isoflavones In Human Skin
By: Daniel Schmid and Fred Zülli, Mibelle AG Cosme…
This human study shows that the isoflavone aglycone genistein penetrates significantly better into the skin when it is formulated in a liposomal preparation. The corresponding isoflavone glycoside genistin is not hydrolyzed to the biologically active aglycones upon topical application.
Apr 21, 2006 | 10:18 AM CDT
Fluid Gels Based On Natural Polymers For Cosmetic Applications
By: Peter A. Williams and Martina Hickey, Centre f…
Varying the concentration of two polymers – xanthan gum and konjac mannan – mixed in solution and subjected to shear while cooling yields fluid gels whose viscosity can vary from a pourable solution to a spreadable gel.
Apr 21, 2006 | 10:02 AM CDT
Disodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl Phosphates: A Potent New Anti-Inflammatory
By: Mark E. Rerek, International Speciality Produc…
Disodium lauriminodipropionate tocopheryl phosphates, the two main complexes in a new derivative of vitamin E, provide enhanced stability and greater efficacy as an anti-inflammatory, as demonstrated in results reported here.