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Apr 18, 2006 | 08:49 AM CDT
ATP Bioluminescence: Detecting Microbial Contamination in Dentifrices
By: Luis Jimenez
In tests on eight dentifrice formulations, a bioluminescence system based on adenosine triphosphate (ATP) detected tested microorganisms qualitatively within 24-27 hours, compared to 5-7 days required for quantitative detection by standard methods.
Apr 17, 2006 | 11:19 AM CDT
Biocides on the Rise in Personal Care
The global consumption of biocides in personal care was US$570 million in 2005, according to a new report by Research and Markets.
Mar 31, 2006 | 08:44 AM CST
Axillary Odor: Its Physiology, Microbiology And Chemistry
By: J. C. Parekh
This article surveys recent reports on the physiology, microbiology and chemistry of axillary malodor, as well as the thresholds for perceiving various axillary odors.
Mar 29, 2006 | 11:37 AM CST
Antimicrobials
By: Charles Fox
This article reviews antimicrobial agents and their use in personal care products, as reported in more than 50 patents and journal articles published between 1996 and 2001.
Mar 09, 2006 | 11:05 AM CST
Arch Launches Antidandruff Ingredient with Conditioning Benefits
[March 10, 2006]
Arch Personal Care has launched a new antidandruff ingredient that claims to improve dandruff control and helps to relieve dry scalp and residue build-up on the hair...
Mar 08, 2006 | 11:19 AM CST
Kesum, Gelam Essential Oils for Flavor, Medicinal Purposes
The kesum plant and gelam tree, which are found in Malaysia, may have commercial potential to produce essential oils.
Dec 13, 2005 | 11:05 PM CST
Anti-dandruff Efficacy of Sodium Shale Oil Sulfonate Versus Coal Tar
By: Guido Gayko, PhD, Jürgen Warnecke, MD and Clau…
Coal tar is an effective antidandruff active, but it contains compounds that are proven carcinogens. In this article sodium shale oil sulfonate is shown in preliminary results for the first time to have antidandruff efficacy equivalent to that of coal tar with none of coal tar’s toxic potential.
May 06, 2003 | 02:00 AM CDT
Cryptotanshinone for Treating Acne Vulgaris
By: Nae-Gyu Kang, Ji-Eun Park, Young-Sook Song, Ju…
Tests of stability and toxicity and clinical evaluation of anti-acne activity suggest that cryptotanshinone, a constituent of the roots of Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge, is an effective active ingredient for acne vulgaris treatments.
May 06, 2003 | 02:00 AM CDT
Octadecenedioic Acid for a More Even Skin Tone
By: Johann W. Wiechers, PhD, Frans J. Groenhof, Vi…
Octadecenedioic acid, a new nature-derived ingredient made via biofermentation from oleic acid, has demonstrated efficacy in a variety of applications, including skin tonight, dandruff reduction and deodorancy.
May 06, 2003 | 02:00 AM CDT
Antidandruff Herbal Cosmeceuticals: A Novel Approach
By: Vishal A. Jadhav and Sulbha A. Phadnis, Mumbai…
Tulsi oil and tea tree oil are among the herbal essential oils that provide antidandruff activity in hair-care products because of their antimicrobial action against Pityrosporum ovale and Candida albicans.