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Jun 19, 2013 | 10:00 AM CDT

Patent Picks—Carotenoid SPF Boost, Antimicrobial Hops and Polylactide Delivery in Skin Care

By: Rachel L. Grabenhofer

Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources, and review recent patents and patent applications in cosmetics, personal care and peripheral markets. This edition features technologies related to skin repair, protection and care.

Mar 05, 2013 | 03:32 PM CST

Patent Picks—Lotion-infused Hand Towels; Homarine and Erythritol; MNTF Peptides and More for Moisturization

By: Rachel L. Grabenhofer

Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources. This edition features technologies to moisturize and rejuvenate skin.

Feb 20, 2013 | 08:04 AM CST

Patent Picks—Plant DNA, Aloesin, Pomegranate and More to Balance Skin

By: Rachel L. Grabenhofer

Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources. This edition features technologies to balance skin condition, including tone, texture, oily and dry zones, and blemishes such as acne, wrinkles, hyperpigmentation and scars.

Feb 19, 2013 | 03:34 PM CST

IBR Ltd. Debuts Jojoba Leaf for Improved Skin Structure and Function

IBR Ltd. has launched an aqueous extract of jojoba leaf that improves skin structure and reduces water loss.

Feb 12, 2013 | 02:47 PM CST

Researchers Utilize Milk Thistle Extract for UV Radiation Protection and Treatment

Researchers from the University of Colorado Cancer Center have reported that a compound in milk thistle kills skin cells mutated by UVA radiation and protects skin cells from the UVB damage.

Feb 05, 2013 | 05:35 PM CST

Patent Picks—Anti-acne Sandalwood, Ultrasound Tissue Tightening, Berry Anti-inflammatory and More

By: Rachel L. Grabenhofer

Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources. This edition features patents related to skin repair, anti-aging, anti-inflammation and other benefits.

Jan 16, 2013 | 10:24 AM CST

Evonik Ferments Yeast for Alternative Ceramide Production

Evonik has developed a biotechnological green production process to produce ceramides for cosmetics that is based on the fermentation of the yeast Wickerhamomyces ciferrii (formerly known as Pichia ciferrii).

Oct 09, 2012 | 10:24 AM CDT

Ei Licenses Sphingolipid Technology for Moisturization and Barrier Function Improvement

Topical drug manufacturer Ei has signed agreements with European-based professors and technologists to license a sphingolipid technology that improves barrier function and moisture retention when applied topically. Following is a Cosmetics & Toiletries exclusive interview with the company's lead researcher, Charley Gray, PhD.