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Jan 04, 2012 | 09:09 AM CST

Patent Picks—Reducing Friction, Gentle Cleansing and Improving Dry Conditioning in Hair

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 hair care formulating.

Jan 03, 2012 | 11:06 AM CST

Researchers Identify Antimicrobial Peptides in Odorous Frogs

Researchers from the Kunming Institute of Zoology and the Chinese Academy of Sciences have identified a number of antimicrobial peptides in odorous frogs.

Dec 21, 2011 | 11:02 AM CST

Researchers Find Anti-inflammatory Benefits in White Tea, Witch Hazel and Rose

Researchers at Kingston University and Neal's Yard Remedies have reported that white tea, witch hazel and rose may hold antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits beneficial for treating skin aging and some inflammatory diseases

Dec 21, 2011 | 09:16 AM CST

Patent Picks—Effervescent Surfactants, Vegetal Thickeners, Controlled Delivery 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 patents related to sensory attributes in hair and skin care.

Dec 13, 2011 | 03:37 PM CST

Comparatively Speaking: Microbiome vs. Metagenome

By: Anthony J. O'Lenick Jr., Siltech LLC; and Kell…

In this "Comparatively Speaking," Tony O'Lenick refers to Kelly Dobos to explain the difference between a microbiome and a metagenome, the understanding of which can lead to better understanding the anti-aging properties of ingredients and cosmetic products.

Dec 13, 2011 | 10:25 AM CST

Researchers Suggest New Way to Look at Manufacturing Emulsions

Researchers at Harvard's School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) have discovered that stabilized emulsions may take months to years to reach equilibrium. This research has important implications for the manufacturing processes used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and foods, among other chemical industries.

Dec 06, 2011 | 03:43 PM CST

Patent Picks— HASE Rheology Modifiers, Elastomeric Silanes, Biodegradable Polymers, Color Changing, Extracting Soapberry and More for Cleansing

By: Katie Anderson (Schaefer), Cosmetics & Toiletr…

Chosen biweekly for their relevance to personal care, Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources. This edition features patents related to cleansing the hair and skin.

Dec 02, 2011 | 02:24 PM CST

Measles, Mumps and Acne?

By: Katie Anderson (Schaefer), Cosmetics & Toiletr…

Chun-Ming (Eric) Huang, PhD, and his team at the University of California, San Diego, have developed what they believe to be a vaccine for acne.