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Nov 11, 2009 | 08:31 AM CST

Skin Penetration of EGCG, Quercetin Examined

A recent study in Skin Pharmacoloy and Physiology examined the delivery of epigallocatechin-3-gallate and quercetin from green tea and Ginkgo biloba extracts into the skin from cosmetic formulations.

Oct 07, 2009 | 10:29 AM CDT

Unilever Explores Transdermal Drug Delivery

BioChemics Inc. has entered into a research collaboration agreement with Unilever based on BioChemics' delivery technology.Unilever plans to utilize BioChemics proprietary topical delivery technology to deliver its compounds.

Jul 31, 2009 | 03:38 PM CDT

3M Develops Transdermal System for Peptide Delivery

Hollow microstructured transdermal system

3M Drug Delivery Systems has developed a hollow microstructured transdermal system (hMTS) integrated device for the delivery of large molecules that are not typically compatible with transdermal delivery.

Jun 26, 2009 | 09:55 AM CDT

Scientists Preserve Membrane Proteins with Nanoparticles

Scientists at the Universities of Birmingham and Warwick have discovered a way to preserve membrane proteins with nanoparticles, enabling the detailed analysis of the structure of molecular functions.

Jun 17, 2009 | 09:26 AM CDT

Buckywires on Industrial Scale: New Delivery Potential

Essentially, buckywires are applicable in place of traditional carbon nanotubes; they are of interest in drug delivery, among other areas, and until now, their industrial scale-up was not determined.

May 07, 2009 | 10:26 AM CDT

Aquea Improves SPF Imparted in Wash On Technology

Now SPFs of up to 28 can be achieved with significantly lower concentrations of active, leading to better foaming and lower production costs.

May 04, 2009 | 02:20 PM CDT

Clinical Relevance of Topical Active Delivery Systems in Cosmetics

By: Haw-Yueh Thong, MD, MS, Dnational Taiwan Unive…

Depending on a drug or cosmetic ingredient’s intended target, topical delivery systems are broadly categorized as either transdermal drug or dermal drug/cosmetic. Transdermal drug delivery (TDD) is the controlled release of drugs through intact skin to obtain therapeutic levels systematically and to affect specified targets for specific purposes such as contraception, among others.

Feb 27, 2009 | 11:09 AM CST

Using Your Melon

By: Rachel L. Grabenhofer, Cosmetics & Toiletries …

While the articles in this issue of C&T magazine span several topics, they all share something in common: innovators with fresh approaches to formulating. Now that’s using your melon.

Feb 24, 2009 | 10:02 AM CST

Cosmetic Carriers for Visual Effect

Induchem AG has introduced cosmetic carriers comprised of lactose or mannitol, cellulose, HPMC and pigments of synthetic or mineral origin that are loaded with an active cosmetic ingredient. The spheres are available in two size ranges, 500 – 900 µm and 1000 – 1500 µm.

Jan 27, 2009 | 04:55 PM CST

Cosmeceuticals Summit to Discuss the Skin's Innate Immune System

Ongoing debate exists as to whether modern lifestyles have triggered an imbalance in the skin's innate immune system. This conference will feature a new session dedicated to this topic, among others.