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Delivering Actives via Solid Lipid Nanoparticles and Nanostructured Lipid Carriers: Part I

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Skin Penetration of Liposomes

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Clinical Relevance of Topical Active Delivery Systems in Cosmetics

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Saccharide Isomerate to Deeply Hydrate Skin and Scalp

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The Four Rs of Skin Delivery

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Structured Surfactant Systems for Deposition of Perfume on Skin and Hair

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Nanotechnology and Skin Delivery: Infinitely Small or Infinite Possibilities?

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Water-soluble Phosphate Polymers in Bar Soap for Controlled Release of Antimicrobial Silver

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Dermatologist Promotes Sunscreen and Antiaging Benefits of Nanotechnology

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Oleic Acid-induced Skin Penetration Effects of a Lamellar Delivery System

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Jun 29, 2010 | 12:39 PM CDT

Dendrimersomes for Ingredient Delivery

By: Katie Schaefer, C&T magazine

According to Virgil Percec, PhD, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania, dendrimers are the answer to the stable, effective delivery of drugs and cosmetic actives to the skin. Percec’s team has researched the fundamentals of dendrimers for years but more recently published work on using dendrimers to deliver drugs, cosmetic ingredients and other materials to the skin.

May 24, 2010 | 09:50 AM CDT

Researchers Develop 'Dendrimersomes' for Cosmetic Delivery

Researchers from several establishments under the leadership of the University of Pennsylvania have developed nano-assemblies of Janus dendrimers, termed dendrimersomes, for the delivery of cosmetics, drugs, proteins and more.

May 21, 2010 | 09:40 AM CDT

Waterless Foam Patented for Active Delivery

Foamix Ltd. has received a patent (US Pat. 7,704,518) for its Hygroscopic and Waterless Breakable Foam. This patent, titled "Foamable vehicle and pharmaceutical compositions thereof," describes a pharmaceutical foam that is able to deliver a wide range of active agents to treat skin and body cavity conditions.

Apr 30, 2010 | 12:44 PM CDT

May Day Surprise

By: Rachel Grabenhofer, C&T magazine

As I am writing this, the industry has begun to shift into that all familiar new season: travel season. By the time this edition of C&T magazine is out, events such as PCHi, In-Cosmetics, etc., will be under our belts. In fact, now that it’s May, our attention shifts to New Jersey for the NYSCC Suppliers’ Day. What surprises await us there?

Apr 20, 2010 | 05:27 AM CDT

Spherical Beads for Active, Pigment, Fragrance Delivery

At In-Cosmetics in Paris, Induchem introduced spherical beads based on cellulose, sugars and pigments. Unispheres can be loaded with lipophilic actives, fragrances, glitter, shimmer or pigments.

Apr 06, 2010 | 04:51 PM CDT

Comparatively Speaking: Linear vs. Branched vs. Dendrimer Polymer Structures

By: Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr., Siltech LLC

Industry expert Tony O'Lenick explains the difference between polymer structures, the simplest being a linear chain with a single backbone, then increasing in complexity with one or more side chains or branches. Special types of branched polymers include dendrimers.

Mar 30, 2010 | 01:57 PM CDT

It's a Small World

By: Rachel Grabenhofer, Cosmetics & Toiletries mag…

This issue of Cosmetics & Toiletries magazine also looks within the nano-sized world to examine the benefits that tiny technologies can impart in personal care. Delivery is one benefit. While debate surrounds the depth to which they penetrate skin, nanomaterials are nonetheless believed by most experts to do so, to some degree.

Mar 30, 2010 | 11:51 AM CDT

Inherent Nano-sized Microbial Warfare

By: Katie Schaefer, Cosmetics & Toiletries magazin…

Nanoemulsions have the potential to be inherently antimicrobial, according to Susan Ciotti, PhD, and David Peralta of Nanobio Corporation, a company founded on a nanoemulsion technology with antibacterial benefits.