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Jan 03, 2007 | 10:41 AM CST
Caffeine Surfaces in Hair and Skin Care
Caffeine is known as the ultimate pick-me-up in many beverages. However, it is found to also have some strong stimulating properties in the skin care arena.
Jan 03, 2007 | 08:55 AM CST
Skin Care Company Derives Ingredients From Placentas
Mila Products has launched an antiaging line that contains ingredients sourced from human placentas.
Dec 28, 2006 | 01:24 PM CST
Mutations in Mitochondrial DNA as Principal Aging Factor
By: Daniel Schmid and Fred Zülli, Mibelle AG …
Impaired functioning of mitochondria is a very important factor in aging. Irradiation of normal human fibroblasts with UV was shown to increase the frequency of mutations in the mitochondrial DNA. Treatment of the fibroblast culture with a nanoemulsion containing coenzyme Q10 and vitamin E acetate was found to protect the mitochondrial DNA against UV-induced mutations.
Dec 28, 2006 | 11:51 AM CST
Perfluoropolyether Phosphate and Skin Renewal: The Therapeutic Index
By: Giovanni Pantini, PhD, Solvay Solexis SpA; And…
The skin renewal and irritation properties of two different gels containing PFPE phosphate were compared to a glycolic acid gel. Results showed that PFPE phosphate exhibited activity similar to glycolic acid with a more favorable safety profile, and hence, a better therapeutic index.
Nov 29, 2006 | 08:55 AM CST
AQP-3 Ingredient May Improve Keratinization
Bayer HealthCare has introduced an blend of two triterpenic isomers designed to improve the differentiation of the keratinocyte and epidermis functionality...
Nov 21, 2006 | 05:04 PM CST
Featured Ingredient: Anti-freeze Protein
TRI-K Industries has introduced a anti-freeze protein designed to fortify and protect skin...
Nov 21, 2006 | 04:39 PM CST
Acetyl Hexapeptide-3: Smoothing, Wrinkling, and Protecting Skin Around The World
Acetyl hexapeptide-3 is touted for its wrinkle relaxing ability. This peptide is said to prevent wrinkles by limiting facial muscle contractions...
Nov 21, 2006 | 04:29 PM CST
Cranberry Seed Oil Rising in Popularity
Cranberry is abounding, and, no, not because Thanksgiving is at hand in the United States.
Nov 07, 2006 | 03:49 PM CST
CoQ10 Emerges as the New Beauty Antioxidant
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is rapidly becoming a more popular antiaging ingredient in skin care.
Nov 01, 2006 | 10:56 AM CST
Antiaging Effects of a Skin Repair Active Principle
By: L. Rigano and C. Andolfatto, Laboratori L. Rig…
A particular extract of DNA from the gonadic tissue of male sturgeons is shown to have cell renewal effects with possible antiaging benefits for skin moisture, thickness, elasticity and micro-wrinkles.