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May 01, 2006 | 10:28 AM CDT
Designing Emulsions for Relaxer Actives
By: Patrick Obukowho, Advantage Research Lab LLC
Relaxer emulsions have unique requirements regarding pH, hydrophilic-lipophilic balance and minimizing irritation potential. This article suggests ways to meet these requirements and provide an ideal emulsion base for relaxer actives.
Apr 24, 2006 | 11:28 AM CDT
Penetration And Metabolism Of Isoflavones In Human Skin
By: Daniel Schmid and Fred Zülli, Mibelle AG Cosme…
This human study shows that the isoflavone aglycone genistein penetrates significantly better into the skin when it is formulated in a liposomal preparation. The corresponding isoflavone glycoside genistin is not hydrolyzed to the biologically active aglycones upon topical application.
Apr 21, 2006 | 09:53 AM CDT
Targeting The Cutaneous Nervous Network
By: Jean-François Nicolaÿ and Isabelle Imbert, Exs…
A synthetic agent with neurotrophic and antioxidant properties has been designed to protect the skin’s sensory neurons from environmental stress and neurodegenerescence, preserving certain physiological responses controlled by the central nervous system.
Apr 20, 2006 | 09:33 AM CDT
Greentech Presents Omega-3 Rich Amazonian Oil
Greentech launched its new seed oil from seeds grown in the Amazon region of Peru.
Apr 19, 2006 | 08:54 AM CDT
Anti-Wrinkle Activity of Hydroyzed Ginseng Saponins
By: M.H. Yeom, D.S. Sung , K.S. Woo, B.Y. Kang, D.…
Hydrolyzed ginseng saponins, produced by enzymatic hydrolysis, increase collagen synthesis and decrease the expression of MMP-1. Also, the formation of nano-emulsions containing hydrolyzed ginseng saponins significantly increases the collagen synthesis.
Apr 18, 2006 | 08:46 AM CDT
Algal Active Substances
By: Xavier Briand
In recent years, ingredients from the sea have shown to be effective in cosmetic applications. In this article, the author explains how some of these ingredients can be used successfully in personal care formulations.
Apr 10, 2006 | 02:53 PM CDT
Nicotinamide as an Emerging Cosmetic Ingredient
Nicotinamide acts as an antioxidant and it increasingly is gaining interest in the prevention and treatment of several skin diseases.
Apr 06, 2006 | 04:26 PM CDT
Laboratoires Serobiologiques Launches Wellness Solutions
Laboratoires Sérobiologiques (LS) exhibited its latest products designed to enhance consumers’ sense of well-being.
Mar 23, 2006 | 01:43 PM CST
Active Plant Extracts from Symrise [March 24, 2006]
Symrise (Hamburg, Germany) has added two active ingredients derived from plant extracts to its portfolio...
Mar 14, 2006 | 04:53 PM CST
Botanical Alternative to Retinol Launched by Laboratoires Sérobiologiques
[March 15, 2006]
Laboratoires Sérobiologiques launched an active at PCIA in Seoul, Korea, shown to achieve a similar level of effectiveness to retinol.