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Nov 29, 2011 | 03:25 PM CST
Comparatively Speaking: Copyright vs. Trademark
By: Anthony J. O'Lenick Jr., Siltech LLC
In this "Comparatively Speaking," Tony O'Lenick explains the difference between a copyright and a trademark, as he finds that they protect different rights.
Nov 23, 2011 | 08:53 AM CST
Patent Picks—Natural Preservatives, Beta-Lactam for Hair Growth, Allyl Caproate for Sensory 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 actives for skin and hair care as well as inventions to improve formulation stability, preservation and sensory attributes.
Nov 16, 2011 | 08:53 AM CST
Comparatively Speaking: Issued Patent vs. Patent Applications
By: Anthony J. O'Lenick Jr., Siltech LLC
In this "Comparatively Speaking," Tony O'Lenick explains the difference between an issued patent and a patent application, noting the difference in numbering and pointing out that there can be many changes still made to a patent application.
Nov 09, 2011 | 10:32 AM CST
Patent Picks—Azo Quinolinium, Permanent Waving, Anionic Surfactants, Cassia Derivatives and More for Hair Care
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 hair care.
Nov 02, 2011 | 09:28 AM CDT
Comparatively Speaking: Patent vs. Trade Secret
By: Anthony J. O'Lenick Jr., Siltech LLC
In this "Comparatively Speaking," Tony O'Lenick explains the difference between patents and trade secrets, both of which cosmetic chemists will encounter during their careers. This information will assist in determining whether a technology should be patented or maintained as a trade secret.
Oct 31, 2011 | 10:10 AM CDT
Researchers Link DNA Repair Protein With Increased Skin Cancer
Researchers from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have established a connection between a repairing protein and times of the day with an increased risk of skin cancer.
Oct 28, 2011 | 03:28 PM CDT
Properties of O/W Emulsions with Anisotropic Lamellar Phases
By: Gerd Dahms, ICI Specialty Chemicals Group, Atl…
In cosmetic and pharmaceutical creams and lotions, fatty alcohols are well-known as viscosity modifiers. In addition, Schulmann and Cockbain found that the stability of oil-in-water emulsions was greatly increased by addition of cetyl alcohol.
Oct 28, 2011 | 01:45 PM CDT
Assessing the Safety of Parabens: Percutaneous Penetration and Risk Analysis
By: Elsa Jungman, Cécile Laugel and Arlette Baille…
In cosmetics, parabens are widely used due to their low cost and efficacy. In recent years, however, some reports have claimed that these materials exhibit estrogenic activity, which has led to attempts to replace them in formulations. This article reviews penetration studies of parabens spanning the past 20 years to determine whether they pose a risk to human health.
Oct 28, 2011 | 01:42 PM CDT
Silicone Safety and the Cosmetic Industry
By: James Lambert, PhD NuSil Technology LLC
The use of silicones in personal care products continues to expand because of the unique performance attributes they provide and their well-established record of safety. As a result, progressively larger volumes of silicones are being released to the environment, and interest in their life cycle has increased. The present article summarizes relevant fundamental chemical and physical properties of silicones and how these relate to material performance, safety and environmental fate.
Oct 28, 2011 | 01:38 PM CDT
A Dermatological View—The Controversial Influence of Moisturizers on Skin Water Barrier
By: Howard I. Maibach, MD, University of Californi…
As is described here, moisturizers can influence the properties and structure of corneocytes by influencing the SC and consequently, the skin water barrier function. This hydrative influence of moisturizers could be beneficial as well as destructive toward skin barrier function.