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Apr 26, 2006 | 11:13 AM CDT
Controlling the Spreading of Sunscreen Products
By: Christopher D. Vaughan, Susan M. Porter and Sh…
Spreading control agents used in the formulation of topically applied drugs, especially sunscreens, provide a method to control dosage and improve effectiveness. These materials have recently begun to solve the problem of insufficient product application in actual use.
Apr 26, 2006 | 11:09 AM CDT
Sunscreen Formulas With Multilayer Lamella Structure
By: Timothy Gao, PhD, Jung-Mei Tien and Yoon-Hee C…
The multilayer lamellar structure in sunscreens containing phosphate emulsifiers plays key roles in the emulsion rheology and in enhancing deposition of sunscreen oil on skin surface, thereby improving the SPF water wash resistance.
Apr 24, 2006 | 11:34 AM CDT
Chinese Medicinal Plants Up-Regulate Melanin Biosynthesis In Vitro
By: Wu Keke and She Jianrong, Department of Chemic…
Experiments based on UV absorption measurements show that water extracts of several Chinese medicinal plant materials are able to up-regulate the biosynthesis of melanin in vitro.
Apr 18, 2006 | 08:42 AM CDT
BEMT: An Efficient Broad-Spectrum UV Filter
By: Sebastien Mongiat, Bernd Herzog, Cyrille Desha…
Efficient broadspectrum UV protection is provided by bisethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine (BEMT), an oil-soluble, photostable UV absorber that offers improved UVA protection and synergy with UVB filters.
Apr 18, 2006 | 08:25 AM CDT
Cell Adhesion: A New Approach to Tissue Protection
By: Laetitia Moreau, Sylvie Bordes, Maud Jouandeau…
The authors studied the effect of UV on cell adhesion and expression of fibroblast integrins–two factors on which skin firmness depends. An Oryza sativa extract reduces the UV effect on these factors.
Mar 29, 2006 | 09:13 AM CST
Artemia Extract: Toward More Extensive Sun
By: N. Domloge, E. Bauza, K. Cucumel, D. Peyronel …
An extract from the plankton Artemia salina protects DNA from UV damage and decreases UV-induced inflammatory cytokines, suggesting a way to help sunscreens protect skin from UV damage.An extract from the plankton Artemia salina protects DNA from UV damage and decreases UV-induced inflammatory cytokines, suggesting a way to help sunscreens protect skin from UV damage.
Mar 23, 2006 | 01:43 PM CST
Active Plant Extracts from Symrise [March 24, 2006]
Symrise (Hamburg, Germany) has added two active ingredients derived from plant extracts to its portfolio...
Feb 02, 2006 | 09:30 AM CST
Seeking Homogeneity in UV Filter Distribution
By: Bud Brewster
The uniform distribution of UV filters on the skin and in the skin should be a goal for sunscreen formulators because it improves sun protection and increases the SPF. If it also improves the condition of the skin, consumers receive two benefits for the price of one. The good news? It can be done.
Feb 02, 2006 | 09:03 AM CST
Nanomaterials Provide Broad-spectrum Sun Protection
By: Patricia Aikens, PhD, BASF Corp.
Microfine zinc oxide and coated titanium dioxide have been shown to provide excellent broad-spectrum UV protection for the skin. The author describes how the small size prevents the scattering of visible light and prevents undesirable whitening effect on the skin.
Feb 02, 2006 | 08:48 AM CST
Antiaging Benefits of French Rose Petal Extract
By: Sonia Dawson, Cara Eaton and Laurie B Joseph, …
Botanicals are re-emerging as key ingredients in the defense against premature skin aging. French rose petal extract, when used in a cosmetic formulation, can help decrease the damage of ultraviolet (UV) light and other environmental stresses that can cause premature aging of the skin.