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Feb 14, 2008 | 09:03 AM CST
Are Sunscreens Killing the Coral Reefs?
Scientists have reported that sunscreen may be to blame for dying coral reefs.
Feb 05, 2008 | 08:50 AM CST
Compass: The Diamond Issue
By: Rachel Chapman, Cosmetics & Toiletries magazin…
This “exciting” issue of Cosmetics & Toiletries magazine aims to quench your formulating fancies with additional features on texture analysis to quantify skin care claims as well as polyalphaolefins to enhance anhydrous stick formulations such as lipsticks. Pucker up—here’s another diamond of an issue.
Feb 05, 2008 | 08:32 AM CST
A Sunscreen Formulation for Acne-prone Skin
By: P. Morganti, Mavi Sud Srl; E. Ruocco, Universi…
This article describes the study of a topical sunscreen formulation that contains titanium dioxide and ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate for UV protection, and phosphatidylcholine and hydrosoluble azelaic acid for acne control.
Feb 05, 2008 | 08:13 AM CST
Research Pathways to Photostable Sunscreens
By: Craig Bonda, The HallStar Company
This article provides a visual depiction of pathways that UV filters undergo when exposed to solar radiation; such pathways often lead to photo-instability. A fluorescence technique is described that has led the author to identify compounds that preserve photostability in a novel manner— by quenching the UV filter’s singlet excited state.
Dec 11, 2007 | 09:48 AM CST
Gene-based Sunscreen May Someday Prevent Skin Cancer
Research is shedding new light on sunscreens that might someday prevent or treat skin cancer by reversing dangerous gene mutations caused by overexposure to the sun.
Dec 06, 2007 | 11:26 AM CST
Broccoli Sprout Extract May Protect Against UV
Scientists at Johns Hopkins have discovered that an extract of broccoli sprouts protects the skin against thel ultraviolet rays.
Nov 28, 2007 | 01:22 PM CST
FDA Extends Comment Period for Proposed Sunscreen Rule
Extension to run through Dec. 26, 2007; agency seeks to balance industry concerns and the interests of public health to ensure that sunscreen products properly inform consumers of the level of protection.
Nov 06, 2007 | 04:44 PM CST
Protein-protected Emollient Spheres
A new oilbody line of ingredients utilizes a technology in which the protein-protected emollient spheres are harvested fully intact and without traditional chemical seed crushing methods.
Oct 09, 2007 | 02:57 PM CDT
Sunscreen vs. Photostabilizer
Tony O’Lenick asks Craig Bonda, an expert in photostabilization and sunscreen technology from Hall Star, "What is the difference between a sunscreen and a photostabilizer?"
Sep 11, 2007 | 03:57 PM CDT
Ferulic Soy Glycerides for Personal Care Products
iSoy Technologies has created ferulic soy glycerides (FSG), an active ingredient derived from soy oil and ferulic acid.