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Apr 04, 2013 | 03:44 PM CDT
Regulatory Review—Titanium Dioxide
By: David C. Steinberg, Steinberg & Associates
This column will discuss titanium dioxide (TiO2). TiO2 is the most frequently used ingredient in cosmetics after water (aqua), fragrance (parfum), methylparaben, propylparaben, glycerin and propylene glycol, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Voluntary Cosmetic Registration Program.
Mar 14, 2013 | 04:28 PM CDT
Coalition Established to Improve Regulatory Pathway for US Sun Care
The Public Access to Sunscreens Coalition launches with the mission to work collaboratively with the FDA and other entities to facilitate availability of improved UV ingredients; sun care products in the U.S. market.
Mar 12, 2013 | 03:15 PM CDT
Lucas Meyer Introduces Active for Infra'aging Protection
Lucas Meyer Cosmetics will introduce an active that fights infra'aging at in-cosmetics 2013 in Paris.
Mar 05, 2013 | 12:21 PM CST
Influence of Skin Diffuse Reflectance on Sun Damage and Ingredient Efficacy Measurements
By: Olga V. Dueva-Koganov, PhD, Artyom Duev and St…
Current in vitro methods to assess photostability and antioxidant activity do not account for the diffuse reflectance of skin. Described here is an in vitro test that addresses this variable, mimics end-use product conditions and models photodamage processes. The approach is employed to determine the efficacy of an antioxidant from the Camellia sinensis (tea) plant.
Feb 12, 2013 | 02:47 PM CST
Researchers Utilize Milk Thistle Extract for UV Radiation Protection and Treatment
Researchers from the University of Colorado Cancer Center have reported that a compound in milk thistle kills skin cells mutated by UVA radiation and protects skin cells from the UVB damage.
Jan 16, 2013 | 08:59 AM CST
Cosmetics & Toiletries Adds Coty Sun Care Advisor
Cosmetics & Toiletries is pleased to welcome Marc Pissavini, PhD, to its prestigious Scientific Advisory Board. Pissavini began his career as an analytical chemist and in 1998, joined the sun research department of Coty-Lancaster in Monaco. Since 2008, he has served as the director of Basic and Applied Research for the company.
Dec 05, 2012 | 10:33 AM CST
Transparent, Water-resistant Sun Care Formulations Developed
Ashland Specialty Ingredients has launched water-resistant sun care formulations that are transparent on skin, even in the presence of water.
Dec 05, 2012 | 10:11 AM CST
Natural and Eco-friendly Plant Fiber Emulsifier
Berg + Schmidt has created a natural emulsifier and thickener based on fruit and cereal fibers.
Oct 30, 2012 | 11:42 AM CDT
Silane-coated Titanium Dioxide Dispersion for Protection and Skin Feel
Croda combines UV protection with a desirable skin feel in its latest launch.
Oct 01, 2012 | 01:46 PM CDT
In Sight—UVA Protection Through Strawberry Anthocyanins
By: Katie Anderson
Scientists at the Università Politecnica delle Marche, The University of Barcelona, the University of Salamanca and the University of Granada have produced an extract of strawberry to quantify the ability of the fruit to protect the skin.