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Mar 30, 2012 | 02:49 PM CDT
Formulating with Naturals—Skin Depigmentation
By: Arthur Georgalas
The skin care industry strives to formulate products based on nature’s remedies. However, formulators of such products seek more scientific guidance to determine whether a particular natural material measures up to its synthetic counterpart.
Mar 30, 2012 | 02:36 PM CDT
Ingredient Profile—Dimethicone
By: Michael J. Fevola, PhD
Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), more commonly known as dimethicone, is the most widely utilized silicone material in cosmetics and personal care. It is found in a wide variety of rinse-off and leave-on products such as shampoos, hair conditioners, skin moisturizers and color cosmetics.
Mar 01, 2012 | 03:48 PM CST
Proliposome-coated Mica With Bioactives for Benefits in Facial Powders
By: Malyn Chulasiri, PhD, Better Way (Thailand) C…
The article discusses the preparation of proliposome-coated mica harboring bioactives from plant origin that have skin-whitening/-lightening effects. The treated mica is incorporated into facial powder for skin-smoothing, -moisturizing and -lightening properties, which are evaluated here.
Mar 01, 2012 | 03:42 PM CST
Formulating Focus—Delivering Actives via Solid Lipid Nanoparticles and Nanostructured Lipid Carriers: Part III, Stability and Efficacy
By: Johann W. Wiechers, PhD, JW Solutions; and Eli…
Part I of this review on Solid Lipid Nanoparticles (SLNs) and Nanostructured Lipid Carriers (NLCs) discussed the differences of these two delivery systems for cosmetic actives, as well as their production methods and selection criteria for constituents. In Part II, the characterization of these nano-sized particles was considered. In Part III, presented here, their stability and efficacy are considered; Part IV will address their application in cosmetics.
Mar 01, 2012 | 03:30 PM CST
Formula Troubleshooting—Stability, Uniformity in Foundations
By: Peter Tsolis and John Castro, The Estée Lauder…
Although any formulation type can pose obstacles for the cosmetic chemist, foundations are notorious for their degree of difficulty and intricacy of detail. As if it were not challenging enough to stabilize emulsions with superior aesthetics, foundations require emulsion stability while ensuring color properly develops and stays uniform throughout the product.
Mar 01, 2012 | 03:26 PM CST
Formula Anatomy Deciphered—Color Foundations and Bases
By: Luigi Rigano, Rigano Industrial Consulting Lab…
The category of color cosmetics referred to as foundations, also known as bases, strives to achieve a complex mix of functional, sensorial and aesthetic effects. These all-over facial cosmetics aim to hide minor skin imperfections like wrinkles and blemishes; to even and modify the skin color of the face; and to alter the light reflection capability and luminosity of the face and neck—all while maintaining a natural-looking and velvety appearance.
Feb 02, 2012 | 09:54 AM CST
Gauging UV Light Exposure to Reduce Vitamin D Deficiency
By: Jack Surrette, SkinHealth Technology LLC
Vitamin D is critical to human health and the best source is from natural UVB light. However, contrary to the benefits gained are the well-documented damaging effects of sun exposure. In response, described here as a complementary approach to sun care is the development of an accurate gauge of UV exposure to produce optimum levels of vitamin D before sunburn results.
Feb 02, 2012 | 09:43 AM CST
Developing Sunscreens for the Preventive Treatment of Photodamage and Premature Aging
By: Linda D. Rhein, PhD Fairleigh Dickinson Unive…
This article reviews the mechanisms of ultraviolet radiation insult to skin and explains the formulation of sunscreens to protect against this damage. Further, since the efficacy of combinations of UV filters will vary with formulation base, the formula vehicle and form are discussed, as well as an overview given of typical sunscreen efficacy tests performed prior to production.
Feb 02, 2012 | 09:35 AM CST
Ingredient Profile—Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
By: Michael J. Fevola, PhD, Johnson & Johnson
Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate (EHMC) is among the most frequently used organic ultraviolet (UV) filters, known primarily for its role as an active ingredient in sunscreen products.
Jan 05, 2012 | 03:32 PM CST
Repairing Hair with Natural Actives
By: Jean-Christophe Choulot, PhD ALES Group
The present article reviews the structure of hair and various types of hair damage, demonstrating that repair treatments must intervene at several levels within hair. While film-forming agents are often used, they slow or prevent the penetration of actives. A hair serum including natural actives and omitting these film-formers was thus formulated and tested for its repair capabilities.