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Apple Fruit, Juice and Seed Extract in Skin Care

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Ginger Spices Up Skin Care

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Peruvian Maca Takes Root in Skin Care

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Formulating with Naturals—Anti-aging Actives

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Lupin Seed Extract for Collagen Production

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Acetyl Hexapeptide-3: Smoothing, Wrinkling, and Protecting Skin Around The World

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Camel's Milk Found to Have Skin Care Benefits

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Phytoestrogens: Applications of Soy Isoflavones in Skin Care

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Papain Enzyme Exfoliant for Luminous Skin

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Eye Lift and Lightening Active from Sederma

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Nov 20, 2012 | 08:31 AM CST

Borhaavia diffusa Lightening Active

Provital aims to lighten and prevent hyperpigmentation with an extract of Borhaavia diffusa.

Nov 19, 2012 | 04:41 PM CST

Konjac Root Wrinkle-filling-Spheres

BASF Beauty Creations, the cosmetic active ingredient business of BASF, has introduced a new sphere active that reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, this time with konjac root powder.

Nov 13, 2012 | 12:15 PM CST

Hexapeptide to Reduce Inflammation in Sensitive Skin

At in-cosmetics 2012 in Bangkok, Thailand, Lipotec introduced a hexapeptide manufactured by its peptide brand Aimtec that attenuates neurogenic inflammation to relieve itch and discomfort in sensitive skin.

Nov 06, 2012 | 11:41 AM CST

Pea Sprout Hair Growth Active

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At in-cosmetics Asia 2012, Mibelle Biochemistry is launching a pea sprout-based active designed to fight hair loss.

Oct 30, 2012 | 11:42 AM CDT

Silane-coated Titanium Dioxide Dispersion for Protection and Skin Feel

Croda combines UV protection with a desirable skin feel in its latest launch.

Oct 24, 2012 | 03:36 PM CDT

Stem Cells, Wellness and Claims Substantiation Take Center Stage at IFSCC Congress

By: Rachel L. Grabenhofer

The 2012 IFSCC Congress opened with a frenzy; the "African Frenzy" dancers, that is, and enlightened attendees over three days with 65+ presentations and more than 150 posters.

Oct 15, 2012 | 11:10 AM CDT

Polyphenol Skin Lightener and Brightener

Berkem has developed Polynektars, a new range of plant-based cosmetic active ingredients based on polyphenols.

Oct 15, 2012 | 11:07 AM CDT

Stomach Fat Slimming Active

Sederma has developed a slimming active ingredient designed to reduce stomach fat through three approaches.

Oct 10, 2012 | 10:26 AM CDT

Patent Picks— Electromagnetic Radiation, Omentum, Plant Extracts, Growth Factors, Gingerone and More

By: Rachel L. Grabenhofer

Chosen biweekly for their relevance to personal care, Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources. This edition features patents related to active ingredients for skin benefits and to address hair loss.

Oct 08, 2012 | 12:00 PM CDT

A Review of Skin Hypopigmentation and Contemporary Strategies to Achieve an Even Skin Tone

By: Cecilia Teran, Durant Scholz, Julie Cava, Kath…

Whether formulating for Asia, North America, Europe or Latin America, the cosmetic chemist will face one common demand in all these markets: an even skin tone. This article excerpt provides an overview of melanosome manipulation.