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Oct 30, 2008 | 06:25 PM CDT
Black Truffle, Nanocrystals and Flexible Films: Recent Literature Findings
By: Charles Fox, Charles Fox Associates
In this monthly survey of recent patent and literature research, the author describes money-making ideas in the personal care industry, ranging from a water-soluble scrubbing agent and black truffle for cell proliferation, to ascorbyl palmitate nanocrystals and an o/w emulsion for eyelash-volumizing and lengthening, among others.
Oct 02, 2008 | 09:39 AM CDT
Aquaporin-3: Regulating Skin Cell Growth
By: Bud Brewster, Cosmetics & Toiletries Magazine
Two previous articles in this series on aquaporins have discussed their history, mechanism and stimulation. The current article describes the role of AQP3 in regulating skin cell growth.
Aug 26, 2008 | 09:21 PM CDT
Polypeptide Moisturizer for a Smooth Skin Feel
Evonik Goldschmidt GmbH has introduced a polypeptide moisturizer.
Jul 28, 2008 | 11:55 AM CDT
Umo Brings r-PGA to Retail Skin Care
Umo Inc., Co., Ltd. is set to unveil a line of retail products by the end of the summer that feature its gamma polyglutamic acid (PGA) compound.
Jul 15, 2008 | 10:35 AM CDT
Moisturization, AQP-3 and Carcinoma Resistance
Moisturization is an essential part of skin care, reports Johann W. Wiechers, PhD. He adds that almost every chemical he has measured in his cosmetic life has demonstrated moisturizing benefits to human skin.
Jun 30, 2008 | 03:24 PM CDT
Moisturizing Rice Extract for Antiaging Benefits
ISP Vincience has introduced an antiaging rice extract with short- and long-term moisturizing benefits.
Jun 30, 2008 | 01:49 PM CDT
Soy Wax for Sensory Benefits
Dow Corning Corp. offers soy wax to formulators as an alternative for structure and sensory characteristics.
Jun 03, 2008 | 11:50 AM CDT
Aquaporins: Stimulating AQP3
By: Bud Brewster, Cosmetics & Toiletries magazine
The current column will look at the separate but parallel paths followed by a major personal care manufacturer and a principal academic researcher in their attempts to understand what it means to stimulate aquaporin-3 (AQP3), the water channel protein in human skin.
May 20, 2008 | 05:50 PM CDT
Detangling and Conditioning Clear Shampoos
Developing clear shampoo systems that provide conditioning and detangling benefits to the hair can be a challenge. There are few ingredients available that can address these challenges.
May 20, 2008 | 03:16 PM CDT
Standard vs. Coacervate Conditioner
Industry expert Tony O'Lenick asks: What is the difference between a standard conditioner and a coacervate conditioner?