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Jan 29, 2013 | 02:16 PM CST
Addressing Melanin and Irritation for an Even Skin Tone
Laboratoires Expanscience has processed schizandra berries to create an active that soothes redness and irritation while decreasing melanin synthesis for a more even complexion
Jan 23, 2013 | 10:39 AM CST
Oat Cosmetics Rebrands Oat-based Ingredients
Oat Cosmetics has rebranded their range of oat-based cosmetic ingredients. This news follows the launch of the company's organic colloidal oatmeal and superfine oat flour.
Dec 04, 2012 | 11:19 AM CST
Formula Anatomy Deciphered—Feminine Hygiene Products
By: Luigi Rigano, PhD, Studio Rigano Industrial Co…
When personal care products are formulated to maintain the hygiene of the external genital area, specifically the female genitalia, they must have distinctive characteristics. These products must address the female genitalia’s complex anatomy, physiological elements and role in body metabolism and reproductive functions.
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.
Oct 30, 2012 | 10:01 AM CDT
Organic Colloidal Oatmeal and Oat Flour
Oat Cosmetics is launching organic versons of its best-selling natural oat flours at SCS Formulate.
Oct 01, 2012 | 02:11 PM CDT
Designing Mild Personal Care Products: A Case Study
By: Paul Cornwell, PhD, and Jeremy Goodwin, PhD, Z…
This article reviews the mechanisms underlying skin irritation and sensitization, and methods used in a case study to test cosmetic products for their potential to cause irritation. It also covers the main skin conditions that can influence susceptibility to irritation, as well as ingredients affecting the mildness of cosmetic products.
Jun 04, 2012 | 03:31 PM CDT
In Sight—Forming a Film for Irritation-free Hair Removal
By: Katie Anderson (Schaefer), Cosmetics & Toiletr…
Like most methods of hair removal, chemical depilation is known to cause skin irritation. This can be concealed on the body but it is much more noticeable on the face, posing a challenge for women who wish to conceal their depilation efforts, as well as formulators creating chemical depilatories. Siân Morris, PhD, and her R&D team at Procter & Gamble (P&G) believe they solved this dilemma.
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May 29, 2012 | 05:35 PM CDT
Reducing Redness and Razor Burn in Shaving Applications
Internal research at TRI-K has enabled the identification of a unique botanical isolate, Hordeum Vulgare Seed Isolate, which has been incorporated into TRIglyphix™ Sense to reduce redness and razor burn in shaving applications.
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May 11, 2012 | 02:44 PM CDT
Southern Magnolia to Desensitize Sensitive Skin
Lipophilic active based on southern magnolia designed to reduce neurogenic inflammation and skin redness after mechanical stress; one study demonstrated PhytoDefense CLR™ reduced redness due to mechanical stress by 27%.
May 04, 2012 | 02:02 PM CDT
Skin-soothing, Protecting Launches
CLR and Actives International will present a skin care ingredient for the pre- and post-treatment of sensitive skin as well as a film-forming ingredient for skin protection.