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Jun 06, 2012 | 07:48 AM CDT
Patent Picks—Microencapsulation, Maillard Reaction and Ether Guanidines for Antiperspirants
By: Rachel L. Grabenhofer
Chosen biweekly for their relevance to personal care, "Patent Picks" are taken from publicly available sources. This edition features technologies related to antimicrobial, antiperspirant and deodorant applications.
Jun 04, 2012 | 02:56 PM CDT
A Dermatological View—In vitro Buffering Capacity of Human Skin Layers
By: Y. Zheng, MD, PhD, Third Affiliated Hospital o…
Previous studies demonstrate that skin buffering capacity can be measured in vitro by applying several concentrations of hydrogen chloride (HCl) and sodium hydroxide (NaOH) on skin and evaluating the pH change pre- and post-dosing. Here, the authors employed this technique to evaluate the buffering capacity of skin layers including intact SC, denuded SC and dermis skin samples.
May 29, 2012 | 05:01 PM CDT
Research Reveals New Stratum Corneum Structure
Researchers in Sweden have described a new structure and function of the stratum corneum at a molecular level, providing for a deeper understanding of skin diseases as well as the potential for large scale delivery via the skin.
May 29, 2012 | 03:20 PM CDT
Comparatively Speaking—Water vs. Oil vs. Fluoro vs. Silicone Extraction of Broccoli Fractions
By: Anthony J. O'Lenick Jr., Siltech LLC
Materials are extracted based on their solubility in different menstrua (solvents), and the spectral subtraction of solvents allows for the identification of groups present in the extracted materials. Given here is an example of how broccoli sprout fractions with four different FTIR spectra were derived using four different silicone polymer menstrua.
May 23, 2012 | 08:01 AM CDT
The Role of Science in Beauty
By: Liz Grubow and Elle Morris
As consumers pay more attention to the science that is pervasive in beauty products, brands need to develop smart, reasonable ways to communicate these complex concepts to their customers.
May 18, 2012 | 10:22 AM CDT
SCS to Evaluate Good and Bad Cosmetic Science
This May 30–31, at Trinity College in Dublin, the 2012 "European city of science," the Society of Cosmetic Scientists will join world-renowned experts to discuss the latest good and bad science shaping the future of cosmetics.
May 11, 2012 | 02:08 PM CDT
Researchers Refine Biomimetic Polymer Synthesis
In a study from the University of Warwick, researchers from the UK and Australia describe a new method to synthesize polymers offering unprecedented control over the final polymer structure.
May 08, 2012 | 05:52 PM CDT
Comparatively Speaking—Maceration vs. Decoction
By: Anthony J. O'Lenick Jr., Siltech LLC
Herein, industry expert Tony O'Lenick explains the difference between maceration and decoction, and how decoction can extract large quantities of inert materials that may contribute to microbiological spoilage.
May 07, 2012 | 10:01 AM CDT
Marine Biotech Firm and Science Institute Partner
In efforts to research and develop active products from micro-organisms, Aquapharm Biotechnology, a leading marine biotechnology firm, has joined forces with the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS).
May 03, 2012 | 02:42 PM CDT
A Novel Method to Measure and Pre-select Functional Filler Pigments
By: Miriam Becker, Christoph Schmidt, PhD, Veroni…
Functional filler pigments play an important role in adjusting optical properties such as transparency and soft focus effects in cosmetics. However, their suitability for specific formulas is not apparent until time-consuming tests using many different fillers have been conducted. Therefore, a new method to predetermine the soft focus effects of functional filler pigments is described here.