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Jan 26, 2012 | 02:37 PM CST
Science Exposed—What Should the Minimum Recommended SPF Be to Avoid Sunburn?
By: Brian Diffey, PhD DSc, Newcastle University, U…
“Science Exposed” is a new column aimed at digging into industry controversies to strip them down to the scientific facts. Here, sun protection expert Brian Diffey, PhD DSc, critiques the current SPF test method.
Jan 19, 2012 | 09:41 AM CST
Broad-spectrum Alternative to Caprylyl Glycol Preservative Blends
Symrise has added a broad-spectrum preservative to its cosmetic ingredients offering that is said to serve as an alternative to caprylyl glycol blends.
Jan 09, 2012 | 02:39 PM CST
Challenges in Sun Care Formulating
By: Rachel L. Grabenhofer
Sun care formulating poses several challenges to product developers. Cosmetics & Toiletries recently asked, “What are the biggest challenges in sun care formulating?” Following are your responses.
Nov 22, 2011 | 05:25 PM CST
Menthol Derivative Cooling Agent
Symrise has introduced a menthol derivative that is said to provide intense cooling in topical applications.
Nov 22, 2011 | 04:42 PM CST
Substantive, Low Tack Polyhydric Alcohol Ester
The Lubrizol Corp.’s Noveon Consumer Specialties has created a polyhydric alcohol ester said to offer the comfort and targeted delivery of a heavy ester as well as the high slip and low tack of a light ester.
Nov 22, 2011 | 10:38 AM CST
Renewable, Biobased Propylene Glycol for Personal Care
Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) has launched a renewable, biobased propylene glycol that meets United States Pharmacopeia (USP) and the US Department of Agriculture's Certified Biobased Product Label standards.
Nov 10, 2011 | 03:22 PM CST
MWSCC Reveals the Faces of Cosmetic Science
By: Katie Anderson (Schaefer), Cosmetics & Toiletr…
The Midwest Chapter of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists (MWSCC) showcased the different hats that cosmetic science wears at its 2011 Fall Technical Symposium on Oct. 13, 2011, with the theme “The Many Faces of Cosmetic Science.”
Nov 04, 2011 | 10:33 AM CDT
Micronized Inorganic UV Filters
TRI-K Industries Inc. has introduced a line of micronized titanium dioxide and zinc oxide inorganic UV filters.
Oct 26, 2011 | 10:06 AM CDT
Researchers Investigate Bacteria Pigment as a UV Filter Without Allergens
Scientists at the University of Gothenburg and Chalmers University of Technology have found a bacterial component that serves as a UV filter without causing contact allergies.
Oct 05, 2011 | 11:49 AM CDT
Antioxidants in Sunscreens for Improved ROS Protection
By: Kerry Hanson and Christoper Bardeen, Universit…
In the present article, sunscreens containing the antioxidants vitamin E and diethylhexyl syringylidene malonate were tested for their efficacy in preventing UV-induced reactive oxygen species in the lower stratum corneum. The addition of the antioxidants was found to significantly improve the ability of low to high SPF sunscreens to attenuate ROS formation in UV-exposed skin.