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May 31, 2013 | 11:34 AM CDT
Testing Moisturizing Claims for Skin
By: Chris McLeod, HPCI Media
Although this author cannot deny that moisturization capabilities can provide relief for those who suffer from flaky, itching or irritated and dry skin, it would be careless not to acknowledge the marketing-based beguilement within this moisturization sector.
May 31, 2013 | 11:33 AM CDT
Assessing Use of Gold Nanoparticles
By: Katie Anderson, Cosmetics & Toiletries…
Gold nanoparticles have a wealth of pharmaceutical and medical uses. Notably, the ability of these nanoparticles to absorb light and turn this light into heat has put them at the center of ongoing cancer studies exploring their efficacy in destroying malignant cells.
May 31, 2013 | 11:33 AM CDT
The Professional Face of Skin Care
By: Katerina Steventon, PhD, FaceWorkshops
Skin care practice is often culturally ingrained and guided by ritual. There are numerous professions concerned with the skin: the dermatologist, the dermatology nurse, the esthetician and even the skin care sales assistant. Their expertise, approach, perspective and degree of authority in skin care decision-making is different. Yet, finding common denominators is beneficial, and all of these professionals are skin care consumers themselves.
May 31, 2013 | 08:46 AM CDT
Shiseido Partners for Research on Hair Regenerative Technology
Through a framework agreement for a technical partnership, Shiseido is working on this development with Canadian bio-venture company RepliCel.
May 22, 2013 | 10:05 AM CDT
Patent Picks—Natural Genipin Dye, Stopping Grays, Boosting Suds and More in Hair
By: Rachel L. Grabenhofer, Cosmetics & Toiletries…
Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources and review recent patents and patent applications in cosmetics, personal care and peripheral markets. This edition features technologies related to hair care and growth.
May 08, 2013 | 03:21 PM CDT
Researchers Identify Vitiligo Cause and Compound for Hair/Skin Repigmentation
Researchers from the University of Bradford and E.M. Arndt University of Griefswald have hypothesized the cause of vitiligo by repigmenting hair/skin with a compound activated by UVB oxidation. Although this treatment was developed as an answer for those suffering with vitiligo, it may also serve as an intervention for aging hair.
May 02, 2013 | 03:42 PM CDT
Literature Review—Terahertz Repair, Notch Signaling and Hydrangea
By: Rachel Grabenhofer, Cosmetics & Toiletries…
Following is a sampling of recent scientific literature as assembled by Rachel Grabenhofer, editor of Cosmetics & Toiletries, which was found to have potential impact on personal care.
May 02, 2013 | 03:23 PM CDT
Molecular Targets of Aging Processes
By: Charlene DeHaven, MD, Innovative Skincare
The purpose of this article is to discuss some key target molecules and receptors involved with aging mechanisms. As scientists learn more about the biochemical processes involved with aging, an increasing number of these loci are discovered that could be selected as targets for cosmeceutical ingredients with the final goal of an end-product with good anti-aging benefits.
May 02, 2013 | 01:17 PM CDT
Types of Skin Aging
By: Katerina Steventon, PhD, FaceWorkshops
The process of skin aging is complex and multifactorial, as structural, functional and aesthetic changes happen at a variable rate. It is misleading to consider skin aging as a uniform biological event; several distinct biological processes may occur concurrently. There are five types of skin aging, including: intrinsic, extrinsic, lifestyle, hormonal or catabolic.
May 01, 2013 | 09:33 AM CDT
Patent Picks—Soy, Vitamin D Stabilizer, Dispersion Technologies and More in Sun
By: Rachel L. Grabenhofer
Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources and review recent patents and patent applications in cosmetics, personal care and peripheral markets. This edition features technologies related to sun protection and after-sun repair.