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Mar 28, 2012 | 10:08 AM CDT
L'Oréal Establishes its Global Hair Research Centre in Paris Saint-Ouen
L'Oréal has opened its Global Hair Research Centre, a facility in Paris Saint-Ouen that will lead its network of six regional research and innovation (R&I) centres around the world and serve as the headquarters for the international departments on hair color, hair care and hair styling.
Mar 28, 2012 | 08:49 AM CDT
Patent Picks—PUFA Production, Biodegradable Elastomers, Xanthohumol-Enriched Hop Extract and More
By: Rachel L. Grabenhofer, Cosmetics & Toiletries …
Chosen biweekly for their relevance to personal care, Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources. This edition features eco-friendly and sustainable processes as well as nature-derived ingredients for personal care applications.
Mar 23, 2012 | 10:36 AM CDT
Researchers Identify Protein Responsible for Inhibiting Hair Growth
Scientists at the Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania have identified a protein that may lead to more effective treatments of male pattern baldness.
Mar 14, 2012 | 08:58 AM CDT
Patent Picks—Radiation-Diffraction Colorants, Fluorescent Pigments and More
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 color, such as pigments, films and colorants for skin and hair care.
Mar 12, 2012 | 02:39 PM CDT
EPA, L'Oréal Collaborate to Build Animal-Alternative Test Methods
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and global cosmetic manufacturer L’Oréal announced a research collaboration to develop animal-alternative toxicity tests to ensure product safety.
Mar 06, 2012 | 11:06 AM CST
Mintel Forecasts Beauty Electricity and Energy for Growth in 2012
Mintel Beauty & Personal Care identified "Kinetique" as the key trend set to impact global beauty consumers in 2012. While the trend encompasses at-home beauty devices that harness energy and light, it also includes new ingredients that boost cellular energy.
Mar 01, 2012 | 04:33 PM CST
History, Characteristics and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Cosmetics
By: Huiliang Li, Jahwa Cosmetics
Cosmetics based on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) are formulated not only using TCM drugs, but also according to cultural theories and principles. This article serves as a review of TCM drug ingredients, history and principles, to assist product developers in understanding how they can be combined for products targeted to this specialized market.
Mar 01, 2012 | 04:13 PM CST
Human Skin and Ocular Flora: The Effect of Product Formulation, Part 2
By: Melanie George, PhD, Avon Products Inc.
This second installment of a two-part article reviews the transient and resident microbial populations of the human ocular area and how they alter with age, environment and exposure to antimicrobial agents. Considerations for the formulator of how cosmetic products may affect and be impacted by the flora also are provided.
Mar 01, 2012 | 04:11 PM CST
Interpersonal Hormone Transfer and Cosmetic Contact Allergens
By: Howard I. Maibach, MD, University of Californi…
It is possible that the transdermal transfer of applied hormones is of clinical relevance to personal care products. An estimated 1–3% of the population is allergic to a cosmetic product or ingredient contained therein.
Mar 01, 2012 | 11:24 AM CST
Fishing for Ideas at Informex USA 2012
By: Rachel L. Grabenhofer
At first, this cosmetics R&D trade journal editor felt like a fish out of water at the Informex USA specialty chemicals exhibition. However, some novel nibbles and a few big catches were made there for personal care R&D.