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May 29, 2009 | 11:29 AM CDT
Cooking Chemistry and the Formulator: Red and White Meats and Fish
By: Eric Abrutyn, TPC2Advisors Ltd.
This article is the second in a four-part series that highlights connections between the chemistry of cooking and personal care product development—including the reactions that occur and why, and how to best utilize these reactions—for the benefit of novice formulators.
Mar 31, 2009 | 04:45 PM CDT
A Medicinal Plant Blend for Soothing and Anti-inflammatory Effects
By: Jongsung Lee, Eunsun Jung, Kwangseon Jung and …
The use of steroids to treat atopic dermatitis (AD) often causes side effects; thus, the authors present a blend of plant-derived materials designed as an alternative treatment or an adjuvant therapeutic agent. Through in vitro and in vivo evaluations, the blend is shown to provide effective anti-inflammatory and AD-mitigating effects.
Feb 26, 2009 | 11:42 AM CST
Cooking Chemistry and the Formulator: Egg Whites and Milk
By: Eric Abrutyn, TPC2 Advisors Ltd.
This article is the first in a four-part series that will highlight connections between the chemistry of cooking and personal care product development—including the reactions that occur and why, and how to best utilize these reactions for the benefit of novice formulators.
Feb 19, 2009 | 05:01 PM CST
Eye Area Problems: Puffiness, Bags, Dark Cicles and Crowsfeet
By: C Oresago, M Dickens and A Znaiden, Avon Produ…
To develop active treatment products that address eye area problems, i.e., puffiness, bags, dark circles and crowsfeet, the cosmetic chemist must better understand the biology of the eye area, the effects of aging and chronic sun exposure and how to select ingredient that will provide stuitable benefit.
Jan 05, 2009 | 11:54 AM CST
Antibacterial and Anti-inflammatory Effects of a Magnolia Extract
By: Jongsung Lee, Eunsun Jung, Sungran Hur and Deo…
P. acnes can exacerbate acne as a result of the inflammatory properties of the cell wall short chain fatty acids and chemotactic factors. Here, researchers investigate the effectiveness of a magnolia extract as an acne treatment, based on the known anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects from magnolol and honokiol within the material.
Nov 26, 2008 | 11:56 AM CST
Sensitive Skin and Skin Barrier
By: Giorgio Dell'Acqua
A relationship exists between sensitive skin and skin barrier proteins and lipids, as the author shows here. While formulations to treat sensitive skin have tended to focus on eliminating irritant ingredients and penetration enhancers, an approach is suggested to help the skin build its own barrier defense from the inside-out.
Nov 26, 2008 | 11:44 AM CST
Formulating at pH 4-5: How Lower pH Benefits the Skin and Formulations
By: Johann W. Wiechers, PhD, JW Solutions
Most skin products are formulated around pH 6 but the latest research in skin biology suggests the skin is significantly more acidic—around 4.7. Here, the author shows how formulating for this natural pH can enhance the skin penetration of actives, reduce the amount of preservatives required, and increase chemical stability.
Oct 30, 2008 | 04:47 PM CDT
Microneedles: Just Deep Enough
By: Angela R. Eppler, PhD; Wyeth Consumer Healthca…
Microneedle technology could, with supporting research, serve as a novel delivery system for personal care applications. Additionally, ingredients previously labeled as ineffective may find new life via this method, increasing the opportunity for skin care R&D.
Oct 30, 2008 | 04:19 PM CDT
A Delivery System for Treatment Bar Soaps
By: Curt Durfee and Barbara Devine, Twincraft Soap
Many desired additives are not compatible with soap due to either the chemistry or the manufacturing process. Here, the authors describe an encapsulated delivery system incorporating polymers that survives the extrusion process and adheres to skin.
Aug 29, 2008 | 04:33 PM CDT
Rosacea: Cause, Triggers and Treatment
By: Mindy Goldstein, PhD, Estee Lauder and Eric Be…
Rosacea is a common but little-known disorder of the facial skin that affects an estimated 14 million Americans. In fact, rosacea is becoming increasingly widespread as the baby boomer generation enters the most susceptible ages for its development.