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Dec 04, 2013 | 08:52 AM CST

Sustainability Push from Consumers Required for Manufacturers to Respond

At recent European and Asia-Pacific events, a number of speakers suggested that consumer behavior was becoming a major barrier to sustainable development in the beauty industry.

Dec 03, 2013 | 06:37 PM CST

Patent Picks—Solid Hair Dye, Illuminated Effects Packaging, Hollow Micronized Wax and More in Color

Patent Picks are compiled by Cosmetics & Toiletries editors. Taken from publicly available sources, they cover recent patents issued, or applied for, in the cosmetic and personal care industries and relevant peripheral markets. This edition features inventions related to color in makeup and hair applications.

Nov 20, 2013 | 08:59 AM CST

Patent Picks—Timed Sunscreens, Wood Extract, Wash-on Protection, UV in Hair and More in Sun

Patent Picks are compiled by Cosmetics & Toiletries editors. Taken from publicly available sources, they cover recent patents issued, or applied for, in the cosmetic and personal care industries and related peripheral markets. This edition features inventions relevant to sun care.

Nov 06, 2013 | 11:09 AM CST

Emotion, Visualization and Innovation at IFSCC in Rio

By: Rachel Grabenhofer

The IFSCC conference covered an array of subjects—from the psychology of rotating brushes, and discussion of neuron-adipocyte crosstalk to limit emotional stress-mediated fat accumulation; to hair straightening and conditioning, various visualization tools, and novel formulation approaches.

Nov 05, 2013 | 04:04 PM CST

Patent Picks—Precursor Fragrance, Lasting Repair, Stabilizing Ammonium and More in Hair and Skin

Patent Picks are compiled by Cosmetics & Toiletries editors. Taken from publicly available sources, they cover recent patents issued, or applied for, in the cosmetic and personal care industries and relevant peripheral markets. This edition features inventions related to hair care as well as skin care, in some cases.

Oct 30, 2013 | 10:49 AM CDT

Researchers Uncover Regenerating Properties in Sweat Gland Stem Cells

In his study on sweat glands, Asst. Prof. Krzysztof Kobielak, PhD, MD, and fellow researchers uncovered some interesting findings about sweat gland stem cells that may lead to better treatments for excessive sweating conditions and tissue regeneration.

Oct 15, 2013 | 06:32 PM CDT

Patent Picks—Cypress Anti-aging, Theanine Anti-acne, Catmint Insect Repellent and More for Skin

Patent Picks are compiled by the editors and taken from publicly available sources and cover recent patents issued, or applied for, in the cosmetic and personal care industries and relevant peripheral markets. This edition features inventions related to skin care, health and protection.

Oct 09, 2013 | 09:22 AM CDT

Hair Conference Investigates Biology and Material Science of Hair

By: Trefor Evans, T.A. Evans LLC

A running joke has developed at past hair science meetings that the hair research world comprises two camps– “The Friends of the Follicle,” whose focus resides in the biology, and “The Dead Fiber Club,” whose interest lies with the complex material science of this remarkable substrate.