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Oct 03, 2012 | 09:45 AM CDT
Using In vivo and In vitro Testing for Evidence-based Development of Anti-aging Ingredients
The need for a conceptual approach to skin aging, the need to combine in vitro and in vivo findings and the new direction for cosmetic ingredient manufacturers are discussed here.
Oct 02, 2012 | 05:45 PM CDT
Patent Picks— Natural and Sensory-Enhanced Hair Straightening, Skin Actives, Device-guided Regimens 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 ethnic hair and skin care.
Sep 19, 2012 | 10:07 AM CDT
Anti-aging Active With Luminotherapy-like Effects
Silab has introduced an anti-aging active that synchonizes skin in a similar way to luminotherapy (light therapy) with lindera oligo-alpha-glucans.
Sep 19, 2012 | 09:38 AM CDT
Inorganic, Broad-spectrum UV Filter
BASF has introduced an inorganic, broad-spectrum UV filter based on zinc oxide.
Sep 18, 2012 | 05:00 PM CDT
Patent Picks—Ceramide, Magnolia, Coumarin, Banyan Tree/Lotus/Clover Alternatives to Hydroquinone 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 skin lightening and pigmentation.
Sep 04, 2012 | 11:36 AM CDT
From Elastin to Elastic Fibers, Part II: The Clinical Effects of a Natural Dipeptide on the Biological Cascade
By: Philippe Mondon, Sebastian Fache and Emmanuel …
The peptide N-Acetyl-Tyr-Arg-Hexadecylester (NATAH), found in Part I to stimulate the production of elastic fibers in vitro, was next tested in vivo for its capacity to improve skin elasticity parameters, using various biophysical and imaging techniques. Significant differences in facial ptosis and extensibility were observed in the 56-day, vehicle-controlled clinical study described here.
Aug 21, 2012 | 04:43 PM CDT
Anti-cellulite Active
Symrise treats cellulite from three different angles with its latest active launch.
Aug 21, 2012 | 04:23 PM CDT
Erythrulose and DHA Self-tanning Compound
Spec-chem Industry Inc. has launched a self-tanning solution.
Aug 14, 2012 | 03:05 PM CDT
Quaternary Ammonium Compound for Hair Shine, Color and Condition
Croda has launched an active that has been developed to intensify hair color.
Jul 24, 2012 | 05:44 PM CDT
Patent Picks—Renewable Polyphenols, Eco-friendly Gellants, Nano Silver Particles 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 eco-friendly materials and processes.