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Feb 01, 2013 | 02:28 PM CST
Formula Anatomy Deciphered—BB Creams
By: Luigi Rigano, PhD, Studio Rigano Industrial Co…
BB stands for “blemish balm” in Asia or “beauty balm” in some parts of Europe. It is defined loosely as a product that combines serum, moisturizer, base cream, foundation and sunscreen in one.
Jan 29, 2013 | 03:35 PM CST
Researcher Synthesizes Human Elastin Precursor for Anti-aging Benefits
While researching a method to regrow fingers and tissues injured in war, and heal battlefield wounds with reduced scarring, Burt Ensley, PhD, developed a synthesized precursor to human elastin that can reduce facial wrinkles and sagging when applied topically.
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Jan 29, 2013 | 03:19 PM CST
Protect and Preserve Hair Color with Hydrolyzed Quinoa
Through advancements in protein chemistry, TRI-K has discovered new benefits that effectively retain hair color through a natural and sustainable platform. Quinoa Pro EX (INCI: Hydrolyzed Quinoa) is a hydrolyzed protein that penetrates the hair shaft to prevent damage while adding control and manageability.
Jan 29, 2013 | 02:36 PM CST
Silicone Hair Volumizer and Conditioner
Chemsil has combined a cationic hindered amino silicone polymer with an organic quaternium salt to create a microemulsion that increases hair volume while conditioning in conditioning hair formulations.
Jan 29, 2013 | 02:16 PM CST
Addressing Melanin and Irritation for an Even Skin Tone
Laboratoires Expanscience has processed schizandra berries to create an active that soothes redness and irritation while decreasing melanin synthesis for a more even complexion
Jan 23, 2013 | 10:39 AM CST
Oat Cosmetics Rebrands Oat-based Ingredients
Oat Cosmetics has rebranded their range of oat-based cosmetic ingredients. This news follows the launch of the company's organic colloidal oatmeal and superfine oat flour.
Jan 22, 2013 | 05:24 PM CST
Patent Picks— Emolliency, Antioxidant, Colorstay and Styling Benefits in Hair
By: Rachel L. Grabenhofer
Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources. This edition features patents related to hair care, including hair styling, conditioning, colorstay and more.
Jan 22, 2013 | 04:18 PM CST
Shiseido Uncovers Eyelash Growth Power in Zizyphus Jujuba
Shiseido has discovered that Zizyphus jujuba fruit extract promotes the growth rate of eyelashes.This research follows previous findings by the company that eyelashes grow differently than scalp hair.
Jan 22, 2013 | 03:37 PM CST
Rice and Bamboo Exfoliator Beads for Skin Care
Impact Colors has launched rice and bamboo exfoliators for skin care to serve as natural alternatives to polyethylene microbeads.
Jan 22, 2013 | 12:38 PM CST
Micron-sized Carbon Black for Color Cosmetics
Tagra Biotechnologies has launched a non-nano encapsulated carbon black for color cosmetic application.