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Jan 29, 2010 | 03:25 PM CST
Micron-sized Zinc Oxide Dispersion for Transparent High SPF Formula
By: Paul McCormick, PhD, Antaria Ltd.; Robert Flet…
Regulatory bodies require quantifiable, photostable UVA protection for sunscreens and while zinc oxide provides an effective option, historically, its white appearance on skin has limited its acceptance. Therefore, in the present article the authors explore a micron-sized zinc oxide dispersion technology to enable the formulation of transparent yet full spectrum sunscreen formulas.
Jan 29, 2010 | 03:20 PM CST
Singlet Quenching Proves Faster is Better for Photostability
By: Craig Bonda and Anna Pavlovic, The HallStar Co…
The faster a photostabilizer works, the fewer opportunities for destructive chemical reactions. Here, the author describes a new photostabilizer, ethylhexyl methoxycrylene, which acts by quenching the singlet excited state of UV filters. The data shows how this material sets a new standard for the photostabilization of avobenzone, even in the presence of octyl methoxycinnamate.
Jan 26, 2010 | 03:13 PM CST
S/W Dispersion for Skin Feel in Natural Products
Grant Industries has created a s/w dispersion that improves skin feel while allowing for a natural claim.
Jan 04, 2010 | 09:22 AM CST
Kangaroo DNA Repair Enzyme Could Prevent Skin Cancer
Scientists in Australia and Austria are studying a DNA repair enzyme found in kangaroos that reportedly fights the damage caused by skin cancer.
Dec 30, 2009 | 09:25 AM CST
Study of Twins Correlates Aging with Genetics
While up to 40% of aging-related changes in skin are due to non-genetic factors, a recent study found a high correlation between the photodamage scores among both monozygotic (identical) and dizygotic (fraternal) twins.
Dec 22, 2009 | 12:33 PM CST
SCC Annual Meeting Focus: The Means to an End
By: Rachel Grabenhofer, Cosmetics & Toiletries mag…
The SCC Annual Meeting and Technology Showcase, held Dec. 10-11, 2009, at the New York Hilton covered traditional product categories but with a particularly heavy focus on the methods or means to an end, especially in relation to testing for efficacy.
Nov 11, 2009 | 08:31 AM CST
Skin Penetration of EGCG, Quercetin Examined
A recent study in Skin Pharmacoloy and Physiology examined the delivery of epigallocatechin-3-gallate and quercetin from green tea and Ginkgo biloba extracts into the skin from cosmetic formulations.
Sep 25, 2009 | 03:05 PM CDT
Achieving UVA Protection and Awaiting Regulation Updates at the Sunscreen Symposium
By: Katie Schaefer, Cosmetics & Toiletries magazin…
Although summer was drawing to a close, sun protection was still the hot issue for the 350+ attendees of the Florida chapter of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists’ (FLSCC) 12th Sunscreen Symposium. The event theme, “Perpetuating Beauty Through Protection,” was at the forefront of all three days of lectures.
Sep 25, 2009 | 10:09 AM CDT
Broad-spectrum Hydroxyphenyltriazine Filter for EU
The UV filter is based on hydroxyphenyltriazine chemistry for UVA and UVB protection in beach and daily wear products.
Sep 02, 2009 | 05:26 PM CDT
Flower, Berry-inspired Broad Spectrum Preservation
ISP has designed a nature-inspired, broad spectrum preservative for natural products. This ingredient is positioned as being one step closer to an all-natural preservative option.