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Jan 30, 2008 | 09:22 AM CST
Marine Antiaging Ingredient Protects Against Oxidation
Laboratoires Sérobiologiques, a division of Cognis France, has introduced a complex of plant and marine origin designed to protect skin against aging.
Jan 29, 2008 | 04:36 PM CST
Pepping Up Skin Care
Acetyl hexapeptide-3 and -8 is powering growth in cosmeceuticals. Its use more than doubled between 2006 and 2007.
Jan 16, 2008 | 09:10 AM CST
Cosmetic Ingredient to Boost Cell Metabolism and Protein Synthesis in 60+ Skin
Sederma has created an active that addresses the affects of aging skin. The new ingredient reportedly is a complementary source of calcium and essential amino acids and is especially designed to reboost cell metabolism and protein synthesis.
Jan 10, 2008 | 09:47 AM CST
New Biomimetic Tetrapeptide Linked to a Lipid
A newly developed biomimetic tetrapeptide has been linked to a lipid for higher stability and optimal skin penetration.
Jan 04, 2008 | 10:02 AM CST
Tetrapeptide Targets Epidermis Cohesion
By: G. Pauly, MD; P. Moussou, PhD; J.-L. Contet-Au…
Most antiaging products claim to act on the dermis; however, the epidermis, a key element of cutaneous aging, is often forgotten. In the present study, researchers selected an acetylated tetrapeptide for its effect on epidermis cohesion, triggered by activity on syndecan-1 and collagen XVII; these effects are confirmed in vivo.
Jan 04, 2008 | 09:45 AM CST
Grapefruit Extract Cream: Effects on Melanin in Skin
By: N. Akhtar, Gulfishan, M. Ahmed,The Islaima Uni…
The current work aimed to formulate a stable w/o emulsion containing grapefruit extract by entrapping the extract in the inner aqueous phase. The final formula was found to have skin-whitening, moisturizing, cleansing and antiwrinkle effects, among others.
Dec 18, 2007 | 01:40 PM CST
Energizing Male Skin With Chick Peas
Silab has created an ingredient from purified chick peas that addresses environmental skin damage in men and energizes skin cells.
Dec 18, 2007 | 01:18 PM CST
Beautiful Berries Abound in Skin Care
Berries are especially festive and bright during the holidays. Their high content of antioxidants and vitamins has quickly facilitated a move into skin care, in particular in radiance and antiaging formulas.
Dec 07, 2007 | 02:01 PM CST
Topically Applied Caffeine Proves Successful as Slimming Agent
The Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology has published a report claiming that topically applied caffeine is a succesful slimming agent.
Dec 03, 2007 | 01:16 PM CST
Applicability of t-Flavanone to Treat Female Pattern Baldness
By: Michiyo Sasajima, Shigeru Moriwaki, Mitsuyuki …
t-Flavanone, trans-3, 4′-dimethyl-3-hydroxyflavanone, promotes the growth of hair follicles and increases hair diameter. It has been established for the treatment of male pattern baldness. This study examines its application to treat female pattern baldness.