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Feb 27, 2012 | 11:43 AM CST
Petrolatum Blends for More Natural Moisturization
At In-Cosmetics in Barcelona, Spain, Calumet Penreco LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Calumet Specialty Products Partners L.P., will debut its line of hybrid petrolatum products that combine the moisturization properties of petrolatum with natural moisturizing oils to offer formulators a more natural alternative to petrolatum alone.
Feb 16, 2012 | 09:38 AM CST
Peach Leaf Extract for Hormetic Action on Aging
Silab has created an active from peach tree leaves that slows the signs of aging by stimulating cells to repair and protect themselves.
Feb 01, 2012 | 09:38 AM CST
Avocado Anti-aging Active for Skin
Expanscience Laboratoires sourced avocado pulp to create an anti-aging, detoxifying and plumping active.
Jan 17, 2012 | 10:50 AM CST
Yeast-derived Barrier Repair Active
Silab has introduced an active derived from Torulaspora delbrueckii that is said to improve the barrier function of the epidermis.
Jan 05, 2012 | 03:32 PM CST
Repairing Hair with Natural Actives
By: Jean-Christophe Choulot, PhD ALES Group
The present article reviews the structure of hair and various types of hair damage, demonstrating that repair treatments must intervene at several levels within hair. While film-forming agents are often used, they slow or prevent the penetration of actives. A hair serum including natural actives and omitting these film-formers was thus formulated and tested for its repair capabilities.
Dec 19, 2011 | 10:38 AM CST
Brown Algae Extract for Improved Hair Health and Shine
Provital has sourced brown algae to create an active said to reconstruct damaged hair fibers and impart shine.
Dec 06, 2011 | 05:20 PM CST
Repairing Glycation Damage for Anti-fatigue Effects
Sederma has designed an active to reduce the cutaneous signs of fatigue such as dark circles, under-eye bags, dull complexion and drawn features.
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Sep 14, 2011 | 10:32 AM CDT
Restoring Essential Hair Fiber Lipids with Quaternized 18-MEA
Of the fatty acids, 18-MEA appears to be lost to the greatest extent; therefore, it is necessary to restore18-MEA to maintain healthy hair. It has been found that Cutissential Behenyl 18-MEA and Cutissential 18-MEA 40 can help replenish the 18-MEA that is depleted from the hair surface.
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Aug 24, 2011 | 09:56 AM CDT
Elicitation of Rice Tissue Culture to Maximize Skin Epigenetic Modulation
Meristem cells of Himalayan red rice were cultured and elicited to produce secondary metabolites. Through an in vitro assay, rejuvenation was shown at the epigenetic level of treated cells. An increased expression of dermatopontin in keratinocytes, besides being a novel finding, implies that ReGeniStem™ Red Rice may be able to firm the skin and improve the skin barrier function.
Jul 20, 2011 | 09:57 AM CDT
Isorbide Skin Hydrator
Sytheon has dehydrated sorbitol to introduce a hydrating ingredient that is said to restore barrier homeostasis.