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Featured Report |
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| Is Cosmetics Science Really "Bad"? Part 3: Evidence to Support Claims in the Real World | |
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By: Johann W. Wiechers, PhD, JW Solutions This is the third column of a series that applies Michael Shermer's "Baloney Detection Kit" to cosmetic science. This column tackles the fourth, fifth and sixth of ten core questions included in the "kit": those relating to claims substantiation. |
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Formulating |
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| Comparatively Speaking: CAPB from Coconut Oil vs. Fatty Acid | |
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By: Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr., Siltech LLC Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr., explains that CAPB can be made from two different processes, one with coconut oil and the other with fatty acid, which create two potential differences that affect how the material works in a formulation. |
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| Hydrophilic vs. Lipophilic Moisturizers: Penetration Profiles and SC Water Distribution | |
| A recent studying examining study published in Experimental Dermatology examined hydrophilic and lipophilic moisturizers, finding that they have similar penetration profiles but different effects on stratum corneum (SC) water distribution in vivo. | |
| Three-free: New Generation Nail Polish | |
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By: Katie Schaefer, Cosmetics & Toiletries magazine It seems the bad press storm surrounding the safety of nail ingredients has passed since most nail polish manufacturers have reformulated to omit these materials. Now, formulators can focus on the horizon for new innovations in nail polish. |
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Research |
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| Kombucha Transfers from Tea to Skin for a Brightening Effect | |
| Kombucha, a popular ingredient in teas and energy drinks, may be making its way into the personal care arena. | |
| Kangaroo DNA Repair Enzyme Could Prevent Skin Cancer | |
| Scientists in Australia and Austria are studying a DNA repair enzyme found in kangaroos that reportedly fights the damage caused by skin cancer. | |
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