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Sep 01, 2010 | 11:23 AM CDT

Variations in Pigmentation and Ultrastructural Skin Differences Among Ethnic Groups

By: Rupa Pugashetti, MD, Santa Clara Valley Medica…

As formulators create products for varying ethnic backgrounds and with diverse skin types, an understanding of differences in pigmentation and skin structure and function becomes more important. This column reviews recent studies on the structural, genetic and ultraviolet (UV)-responsive differences in skin pigmentation to allow the formulator to create successful products for varying ethnicities and to accurately measure pigmentation.

Aug 31, 2010 | 04:40 PM CDT

Comparatively Speaking: cGMP vs. ISO

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

Tony O'Lenick draws on the expertise of Joe Albanese of 3V Inc. to discuss the differences between cGMP compliance and ISO certification.

Aug 17, 2010 | 05:07 PM CDT

Comparatively Speaking: Carbomer vs. Alkyl Carbomer

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

Tony O’Lenick looks to Sergio R.S. Costa, of Chemflex Quimica, to explain the difference between carbomer, a series of polymers of acrylic acid, and alkyl carbomer, copolylmerized acrylic acid and alkyl acrylate.

Aug 11, 2010 | 10:31 AM CDT

Patent Picks—Imaging Skin, Simulating Eyelashes, Assaying Immune Response and More

By: Rachel Grabenhofer

This edition of "Patent Picks" features recently issued patents relevant to advances in testing for cosmetics R&D.

Aug 04, 2010 | 11:14 AM CDT

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Aug 03, 2010 | 04:57 PM CDT

Comparatively Speaking: Lowering Surface Tension in Water vs. Oil

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

Industry expert Tony O'Lenick discusses the differences between lowering surface tension in water vs. oil phases, noting that formulators should consider surface tension and its role when choosing ingredients for either phase.

Jul 30, 2010 | 02:38 PM CDT

Sonically Infusing Eye Products

By: Katie Schaefer, Cosmetics & Toiletries magazin…

Many mothers have taught their daughters to apply creams, lotions and serums on the eye area using a light dabbing motion. Studying this motion, Robb Akridge, PhD, developed a device to sonically infuse eye products into the skin.

Jul 28, 2010 | 09:52 AM CDT

Patent Picks—Skin Imaging, Carnitine Creatine for Skin, Sclareol for Antiaging and More

By: Rachel Grabenhofer

Cosmetics & Toiletries revives its former “Patent Picks” column with this edition, featuring recently issued patents relevant to the skin care category.

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.