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Feb 02, 2010 | 04:15 PM CST
Comparatively Speaking: Fatty Acids vs. Ozone Acids
By: Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr., Siltech LLC
Industry expert Tony O'Lenick describes the differences between the formation of fatty acids by saponification followed by acidulation, and ozone acid by the reaction of unsaturated acids with ozone.
Feb 01, 2010 | 11:52 AM CST
Instant/Gradual Self Tanning and Other Topics: Literature Findings
By: Charles Fox, Independent Consultant
This month’s survey of recent patent and research literature describes money-making ideas for personal care product development, including whitening with vitamin C and Opuntia ficus indica, a pulverulent for hair shaping and shine, an amino functional silicone treatment to use post-relaxing, and instant/gradual self tanning, among others.
Feb 01, 2010 | 11:18 AM CST
Is Asian Skin Really Different from Black or Caucasian Skin?
By: Johann W. Wiechers, PhD, JW Solutions
It often is claimed, particularly in East Asia, that Asian skin is more sensitive than Black or Caucasian. To explore this claim, the author investigates the current literature in this review and concludes there are two aspects being overlooked: the skin’s capability to cope with perturbations and the route of penetration.
Jan 29, 2010 | 04:46 PM CST
Diet for Better Skin Health
By: Katie Schaefer, Cosmetics & Toiletries magazin…
Paula Simpson, executive director of Isocell North America, firmly believes in “feeding the skin from within.” As a nutritionist, Simpson has made a career of advising consumers to follow a healthy diet and supplement it with nutraceuticals; more recently, she became involved where nutraceuticals and cosmetics meet—in nutricosmetics.
Jan 26, 2010 | 01:51 PM CST
Comparatively Speaking: Azelaic Acid vs. Other Diacids
By: Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr., Siltech LLC
Diacids will become more important to the cosmetic industry, according to O'Lenick, who discusses the source and use for a number of diacids including azelaic acid.
Jan 21, 2010 | 04:02 PM CST
Strong, Self-healing Hydrogel Created for Tissue Engineering
Researchers from the University of Tokyo have created a strong, self-healing hydrogel with applications in tissue engineering and drug delivery. The material incorporates a binder made from long chains of polyethylene glycol, an ingredient commonly used in skin care.
Jan 19, 2010 | 05:17 PM CST
Comparatively Speaking: Proteins vs. DNA vs. Sugars
By: Anthony O'Lenick, Jr., Siltech LLC
Industry expert Tony O'Lenick discusses the structural differences between the biopolymers DNA, sugars and proteins, which are all important to life but function differently in the cell and in cosmetic products.
Jan 19, 2010 | 11:12 AM CST
Gene Variable Identified to Predict European Hair Curliness
Researchers at the Queensland Institute of Medical Research have identified a link between a gene and the degree of curliness in hair of European descent. This finding could be applied in forensic investigations or be used to manipulate hair with proteins.
Jan 18, 2010 | 11:03 AM CST
Saccharide Foam for Wound Healing
Foamix Ltd. has been granted a patent from the United States Patent Office for its saccharide foam for wound healing.
Jan 12, 2010 | 10:39 AM CST
Comparatively Speaking: Radical vs. Ring-opening Polymerization
By: Anthony J. O'Lenick Jr., Siltech LLC
Industry expert Tony O'Lenick discusses the differences in chemistry between radical polymerization and ring-opening polymerization.