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May 06, 2003 | 02:00 AM CDT
A Light-Diffusing Concept for Antiaging Effects in Makeup Formulations
By: E. Desmarthon, D. Hericher and M. Seu-Salerno,…
An innovative light diffusing concept for special optical effect (nylon fibers) makes possible the immediate visualization of the reduction of signs of skin aging while maintaining a natural makeup and youthful appearance.
May 06, 2003 | 02:00 AM CDT
Formulating with Natural Ingredients
By: Anthony C. Dweck, Dweck Data
Plant materials can provide the active ingredients and excipients for a range of skin-care products, and their phytochemistry enable them to provide genuine skin-care benefits.
May 06, 2003 | 02:00 AM CDT
Amine Oxides: A Most Versatile and Underutilized Material
By: Ken Klein
Amine oxides are a versatile and underutilized material. Amine oxides ahve been well-known to surfactant chemists for decades.
May 06, 2003 | 02:00 AM CDT
D-Tagatose, a Novel Humectant and Sweetener for Toothpaste
By: Yongming Lu, Biospherics Inc.
D-tagatose is a full-bulk naturally occurring low-calorie sweetener. Recently, D-tagatose has been determined to be Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) as an excipient in drugs and for use in toothpaste, mouthwashes and other cosmetics. Consequently, D-ta
May 06, 2003 | 02:00 AM CDT
A Botanical Anti-Sagging/Firming Blend
By: Glen Gillis, Scott J. Norton, and Michael Bish…
The authors describe a proprietary blend of three standardized herbal extracts designed to assist in the alleviation of the visible signs of aging in human skin.
May 06, 2003 | 02:00 AM CDT
Defending Against Photoaging: A New Perspective for Retinol
By: Axel Jentzsch, Harald Streicher, Valéri…
Based on the understanding that photoaging of the skin is a multifactorial process, with the major influence coming from UV rays, the author proposes a "three-line defense strategy."
May 06, 2003 | 02:00 AM CDT
Multifunctionality: From "One in More" to "More in One"
By: Johann W. Wiechers, PhD, Cock Verboom, Vincent…
The authors explain the requirements for interactions of single components in mixtures in order to obtain multifunctional mixtures. These requirements include synergy and the need to excel in a single specific performance.
May 06, 2003 | 02:00 AM CDT
An MPC Phospholipid Polymer with Skin Protection Benefits
By: Mamoru Tsuchida and Kunio Shimada, NOF Corpora…
A new phospholipid polymer has been developed for various applications, including cosmetics. In this report, the authors evaluate the polymer's ability to reduce several indicators of surfactant-irritated skin. They also demonstrate the polymer's potential for increasing the lasting time of perfumes.
May 06, 2003 | 02:00 AM CDT
Algal Active Substances
By: Xavier Briand, SECMA
In recent years, ingredients from the sea have shown to be effective in cosmetic applications. In this article, the author explains how some of these ingredients can be used successfully in personal care formulations.
May 06, 2003 | 02:00 AM CDT
Cationic Emulsifiers: A Most Underutilized Category
By: Ken Klein
Cosmetic chemists have at their disposal a seemingly endless supply of emulsifiers from which to choose. By far, the most popular category of emulsifiers is “soap"–the reaction product between a fatty acid typically stearic acid) and an alkali earth metal (typically sodium hydroxide, occasionally potassium hydroxide).