Table of Contents:

March 2012

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Formulating Articles

Science Applied

By: Rachel Grabenhofer, Cosmetics & Toiletries magazine

Formula Anatomy Deciphered—Color Foundations and Bases

By: Luigi Rigano, Rigano Industrial Consulting Laboratories

Formula Troubleshooting—Stability, Uniformity in Foundations

By: Peter Tsolis and John Castro, The Estée Lauder Companies

Formulating Focus—Delivering Actives via Solid Lipid Nanoparticles and Nanostructured Lipid Carriers: Part III, Stability and Efficacy

By: Johann W. Wiechers, PhD, JW Solutions; and Eliana B. Souto, PhD, University Fernando Pessoa

Proliposome-coated Mica With Bioactives for Benefits in Facial Powders

By: Malyn Chulasiri, PhD, Better Way (Thailand) Co., Ltd and S&J International Enterprises PCL; and Pawinee Santiparaphop and Veerawat Teeranachaideekul, PhD, S&J International Enterprises PCL

Lab Lessons—Wise Words From the Bench With Robert Hefford, PhD

By: Katie Anderson (Schaefer), Cosmetics & Toiletries magazine

Research Articles

Interpersonal Hormone Transfer and Cosmetic Contact Allergens

By: Howard I. Maibach, MD, University of California School of Medicine; and Kristine B. Zitelli, MD, Kettering Medical Center.

Human Skin and Ocular Flora: The Effect of Product Formulation, Part 2

By: Melanie George, PhD, Avon Products Inc.

History, Characteristics and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Cosmetics

By: Huiliang Li, Jahwa Cosmetics

Testing Articles

New method to Reproduce In vitro Cosmetic Product Photostability Findings

By: Marc Pissavini, PhD, Adeline Baud, Stéphanie Marguerie, Karine Desseille and Olivier Doucet, PhD, Coty-Lancaster