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Ayurvedic Plant Derivative for Natural Anti-acne Benefits

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Anti-dandruff Efficacy of Sodium Shale Oil Sulfonate Versus Coal Tar

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Aug 25, 2010 | 09:38 AM CDT

Ayurvedic Plant Derivative for Natural Anti-acne Benefits

Unigen Inc. has developed a natural anti-acne ingredient derived from an ayurvedic plant for antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and anti-scarring properties.

Jul 27, 2010 | 11:03 AM CDT

Scientists Develop Graphene-based Nanosheets with Antibacterial Properties

Researchers from the Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics at the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed a graphene-based nanosheet paper with an inherent ability to fight disease-causing bacteria.

May 07, 2010 | 04:40 PM CDT

Organic Antimicrobials for Acne and Dandruff

Beraca has added two antimicrobial systems to its portfolio; one based on copaiba, acai and andiroba for skin care; and another based on omega-6, flavonoids, gamma oryzanol and middle chain fatty acids for hair care.

Apr 28, 2010 | 08:07 AM CDT

Researcher Develops Lauric Acid Anti-acne 'Bombs'

In recent research from the University of California, San Diego, Jacobs School of Engineering, a smart delivery system coupled with lauric acid has been shown to deliver nano-scale liposome "bombs" to kill acne bacteria.

Apr 20, 2010 | 01:25 PM CDT

Comparatively Speaking: Cosmetic Preservatives

By: Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr., Siltech, LLC

To serve the novice cosmetic chemist and/or refresh the seasoned formulator, Tony O’Lenick asks Perry Romanowski: Why is cosmetic preservation necessary, and why are preservatives vilified?

Apr 09, 2010 | 10:41 AM CDT

FDA and SDA Address Triclosan Concern

The FDA updated its Web site on Apr. 8, 2010, with its most recent information on triclosan. According to the FDA, triclosan provides a benefit to a number of personal care products, and it does not have sufficient safety evidence to recommend changing consumer use of products that contain triclosan. However, the FDA also did not have evidence that triclosan provided any additional benefit when added to antibacterial soaps and body washes.

Mar 30, 2010 | 11:51 AM CDT

Inherent Nano-sized Microbial Warfare

By: Katie Schaefer, Cosmetics & Toiletries magazin…

Nanoemulsions have the potential to be inherently antimicrobial, according to Susan Ciotti, PhD, and David Peralta of Nanobio Corporation, a company founded on a nanoemulsion technology with antibacterial benefits.

Mar 10, 2010 | 10:04 AM CST

Liposome Carriers for Standardized Extracts

Liposomes are effective penetration enhancers according to Cosmetochem, which is using them to carry standardized botanical extracts to the skin in its latest range.

Dec 02, 2009 | 09:18 AM CST

Guar-derived Thickener for Antibacterial Gels

A naturally derived guar thickener from Rhodia has been designed to assist formulators with the creation hydro-alcoholic antibacterial solutions with moisturizing ingredients, such as glycerin, to leave hands clean and soft.