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Feb 27, 2009 | 11:09 AM CST
Using Your Melon
By: Rachel L. Grabenhofer, Cosmetics & Toiletries …
While the articles in this issue of C&T magazine span several topics, they all share something in common: innovators with fresh approaches to formulating. Now that’s using your melon.
Feb 24, 2009 | 10:02 AM CST
Cosmetic Carriers for Visual Effect
Induchem AG has introduced cosmetic carriers comprised of lactose or mannitol, cellulose, HPMC and pigments of synthetic or mineral origin that are loaded with an active cosmetic ingredient. The spheres are available in two size ranges, 500 – 900 µm and 1000 – 1500 µm.
Jan 27, 2009 | 04:55 PM CST
Cosmeceuticals Summit to Discuss the Skin's Innate Immune System
Ongoing debate exists as to whether modern lifestyles have triggered an imbalance in the skin's innate immune system. This conference will feature a new session dedicated to this topic, among others.
Jan 26, 2009 | 09:08 AM CST
Controlled Release of Benzoyl Peroxide in Acne Formulations
The formulations will be created utilizing Invisicare, Skinvisible’s patented polymer delivery system and Cambrex’s benzoyl peroxide
Jan 21, 2009 | 05:08 PM CST
Delivering Actives to Skin with Bar Soap
The bar features encapsulated salicylic acid and encapsulated hyaluronic acid. The salicylic acid helps to treat acne while the hyaluronic acid was incorporated to smooth wrinkles and fine lines.
Jan 13, 2009 | 04:53 PM CST
Nonwoven Nanofiber to Incorporate Additives
Using proprietary technology, various types of particles or additives can be either entrapped in the nanofiber matrix or encapsulated within the nanofibers.
Dec 19, 2008 | 03:41 PM CST
Nanotechnology and Skin Delivery: Infinitely Small or Infinite Possibilities?
By: Johann W. Wiechers, PhD, JW Solutions
Nanoparticles have been defined as single particles with a diameter less than 100 nm,4 which includes titanium dioxide in transparent, inorganic sun care products, and is usually extended to 200 nm to include the zinc oxide in those products. But nanoparticles are only a subset of nanomaterials, which can also include cyclodextrins and liposomes.
Dec 09, 2008 | 02:59 PM CST
The Four Rs of Skin Delivery
By: Johann W. Wiechers, PhD, JW Solutions
This review aims to explain the implications of nanotechnology in cosmetic science and products, to eliminate the "unknown" aspect.
Dec 09, 2008 | 02:13 PM CST
Skin Penetration of Liposomes
By: Johann W. Wiechers, PhD, JW Solutions
There is a second category of nanoparticles that is specifically designed to penetrate skin: liposomes.
Dec 09, 2008 | 02:07 PM CST
Skin Penetration by Quantum Dots
By: Johann W. Wiechers, PhD, JW Solutions
Quantum dots are nanocrystals that are used for imaging purposes in medical diagnostics (and not in cosmetics). They have a metallic core surrounded by an inorganic shell coating.