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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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Lupin Seed Extract for Collagen Production

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Camel's Milk Found to Have Skin Care Benefits

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Formulating with Naturals—Anti-aging Actives

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Phytoestrogens: Applications of Soy Isoflavones in Skin Care

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

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Eye Lift and Lightening Active from Sederma

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Papain Enzyme Exfoliant for Luminous Skin

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Jul 19, 2012 | 01:50 PM CDT

Growth Projected for Cosmetic Chemicals With Botanicals and Emollients Leading the Pack

A report by Freedonia Group Inc. has projected demand for cosmetic chemicals in the United States to grow 4.9% annually to reach US $9.4 billion in 2016. "Cosmetic & Toiletry Chemicals to 2016" found that botanical extracts will lead the growth and that emollients and moisturizers will be the fastest growing chemicals by function.

Jul 18, 2012 | 04:01 PM CDT

Grass-based Moisturizing Powder for Color Cosmetics

Sederma has sourced a species of grass to allow for the creation of moisturizing powder makeup.

Jul 10, 2012 | 05:40 PM CDT

Patent Picks—Pawpaw Anti-irritant, Degradation Sensor, Fenugreek Saponins 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 preservation; ranging from the preservation of product stability, to antimicrobial technologies and a natural preparation to address preservative-induced irritation.

Jul 03, 2012 | 03:33 PM CDT

Exploring the Depths of Percutaneous Penetration

By: Elsa Jungman, Université Paris-Sud

The Perspectives in Percutaneous Penetration (PPP) conference recently was held at the Palais des Congrès de La Grande Motte. Following are some highlights most relevant to the cosmetics and personal care industry.

Jul 03, 2012 | 03:07 PM CDT

Compass—Best Foot Forward

By: Rachel L. Grabenhofer

From an insider’s view, safety testing is an assumed step in the development of any product on the market. This puts the pressure on analytical and quality control efforts behind the scenes to ensure that ingredients and products meet or exceed expectations. In doing so, theoretically, no one else has to give it a second thought. For those who must give it considerable thought, this edition features two articles on testing, among other topics.

Jun 22, 2012 | 09:00 AM CDT

Lip-plumping Active With Antioxidant Benefits

Symrise has introduced an active that enhances the fullness of lips in 28 days.

Jun 20, 2012 | 08:14 AM CDT

Patent Picks—Zebra Fish Peptides, Functionalized Adjuvants, Co-jetting 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 technologies related to sunless tanning, skin protection and anti-aging skin care.