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Dec 13, 2005 | 10:04 PM CST
Stimulation of Dermal and Epidermal Metabolism: An Approach to Antiaging
By: Maud Jouandeaud-Le Guillou, Sylvie Bordes, Cat…
Aging results in a number of modifications to cells and tissues. Here the authors describe an active ingredient from common mallow whose active fraction containing polyphenols and galacturonic acids is able to regulate both dermal and epidermal metabolism much like retinoids do.
Dec 13, 2005 | 10:02 PM CST
Examining an Exfoliation-Promoting Enzyme for Cosmetic Applications
By: Toshihiko Seki, Shiseido Co, Ltd.; Isao Yajima…
To investigate the biological function of proteases on desquamation and their possible cosmetic applications, the authors evaluate the effects of degrading and exfoliating on human SC sheets of chemical cross-linking subtilisin (CL-SB), a highmolecular-weight enzyme derived from serine protease of Bacillus licheniformis
Dec 13, 2005 | 09:59 PM CST
Delivery Review—Looking at Liposomes
By: Johann W. Wiechers, PhD, Uniqema
In this short review, the author outlines cosmetic delivery systems of the past and present and gives predictions for delivery systems of the future. From transdermal drug delivery principles of the past to the latest trend in elastosomes, good scientific evidence is vital if the industry really wants to deliver benefits to its customer.
Dec 13, 2005 | 09:57 PM CST
Pathways for Skin Penetration
By: Nava Dayan, Lipo Chemicals Inc.
This paper reviews recent findings about three skin penetration pathways (including a “polar pathway”) and four types of penetration enhancers (enzymes, vesicular systems, ceramides and chemical enhancers).
Dec 13, 2005 | 09:53 PM CST
Busy Signals Explain Itch from Dry Skin
By: Gil Yosipovitch, MD, and Kelly L. Barham, MD
This review of literature suggests that crosstalk between the stratum corneum and nerve fibers in the epidermis is the process by which itch is transmitted to the central nervous system. A rationale is presented for using moisturizers to reduce itch.
Dec 13, 2005 | 09:47 PM CST
Effect of Seawater Salts on Inflammatory Skin Disease
By: Ivy Lee and H.I. Maibach
Use of mineral spa water and seawater has been and continues to be a common treatment modality for inflammatory skin conditions such as psoriasis, atopic dermatitis and irritant contact dermatitis.
Dec 01, 2005 | 03:57 PM CST
Properties of Surfactants: Emulsions
By: Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr., Siltech LLC
The metastable nature of two insoluble materials is critical to understanding the nature and performance of emulsions. This metastability and the requirement that the emulsion be cosmetically appealing offer unique challenges to the formulator.
Dec 01, 2005 | 03:55 PM CST
Protecting the Skin from Environmental Stresses with an Exopolysaccharide Formulation
By: A. Thibodeau, Atrium Biotechnologies
A polysaccharide with a repetitive unit of 11 glycosidic residues has been found to exert properties such as skin repair, restructuring and protection against inflammatory processes, in a described formulation.
Dec 01, 2005 | 03:54 PM CST
Emollients with Activity for Sun Care Applications
By: J. Alander, A.C. Andersson, J. Tabor and C. Li…
A process of partial hydrogenation followed by fractionation will stabilize canola oil and maximize its content of tocopherols, yielding a stable emollient oil with improved sun care and skin care benefits.
Nov 01, 2005 | 04:14 PM CST
Antichaotropic Salts for Stabilizing Cysteine
By: Albert Shansky, PhD, Albert Shansky Consultant…
Antichaotropic salts stabilize cysteine by lowering the water activity in an aqueous solution. This technique can be used to extend the shelf life of cysteine permanent wave solutions.