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Apr 20, 2012 | 11:27 AM CDT

Cherry Seed Oil for Hydration and Antioxidation

Earthoil Plc has sourced sour cherries to create an oil that provides hydrating and antioxidant benefits to cosmetic products.

Apr 11, 2012 | 09:47 AM CDT

Patent Picks—Electricity for Acne, Microvesicle Moisture, Anchoring Films and More

By: Rachel L. Grabenhofer

Chosen biweekly for their relevance to personal care, Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources. This edition highlights patents for skin care applications.

Apr 06, 2012 | 09:26 AM CDT

Increasing Female Attraction With Coleus forskohlii Root and Black Tea

Provital combined Coleus forskohlii root and black tea to create an active that enhances a male’s sexual attraction.

Apr 03, 2012 | 03:25 PM CDT

Solvent-free Camellia Fraction for Photoaging Protection

At In-Cosmetics in Barcelona, AkzoNobel Global Personal Care is introducing a line of bioactive ingredients based on Zeta Fraction, including the line's first launch—an anti-aging fraction derived from Camellia sinensis.

Apr 03, 2012 | 02:54 PM CDT

Anti-aging Arjun Tree Extract

To counteract the signs of aging, Evonik has created a standardized solution of pentacyclic triterpenes from the bark of the arjun tree.

Apr 03, 2012 | 12:07 PM CDT

Skin Ecosystem Actives for Antibacterial, Anti-aging and Anti-inflammation

At In-Cosmetics 2012, the Solabia Group will introduce new technology for the skin ecosystem, including: a bacterial adhesion regulator, an extracellular matrix (ECM) density booster and new research on a sirtuin activator for decreased skin sensitivity.

Mar 30, 2012 | 03:57 PM CDT

Theobromine for Tooth Decay Prevention

By: Katie Anderson (Schaefer), Cosmetics & Toiletr…

While it may help to protect teeth from decay, fluoride at high levels also has been reported to irritate the gastrointestinal tract and some manufacturers have formulated products without it. However, toothpastes without fluoride are not providing any real benefit beyond cleansing, says Arman Sadeghpour, PhD, who, by chance, stumbled across another raw material that exhibits better anti-cavity efficacy than fluoride without adverse health effects.

Mar 29, 2012 | 04:11 PM CDT

Ecocert-approved Emulsifer and Deo Active

At In-Cosmetics in Barcelona, Dr. Straetmans will introduce a natural deodorant active and a w/o emulsifier.