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Oct 26, 2011 | 10:06 AM CDT

Researchers Investigate Bacteria Pigment as a UV Filter Without Allergens

Scientists at the University of Gothenburg and Chalmers University of Technology have found a bacterial component that serves as a UV filter without causing contact allergies.

Oct 26, 2011 | 09:05 AM CDT

Patent Picks—Sirtuin Modulation, Resveratrol, Pea Peptides, GGP and More for Skin Care

By: Rachel Grabenhofer

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

Oct 18, 2011 | 05:15 PM CDT

Comparatively Speaking: Composition vs. Composition of Matter

By: Anthony J. O'Lenick Jr., Siltech LLC

Here, industry expert Tony O'Lenick explains the difference between a composition and composition of matter, as understanding their differences can aid the formulator when dealing with patent law.

Oct 14, 2011 | 04:14 PM CDT

Collaboration Established for Acne Vaccine Development

Sanofi Pasteur, the vaccines division of Sanofi, has entered into an R&D collaboration with the University of California, San Diego, on an immunological approach to acne prevention and treatment targeting the specific neutralization of Propionibacterium acnes factors in inflammation.

Oct 14, 2011 | 03:15 PM CDT

Researchers Connect FADD Protein to Skin Inflammation

Researchers from the University of Cologne, Ghent University and the German Sport University Cologne have identified the protein that may stop necroptosis in keratinocytes, thereby preventing skin inflammation.

Oct 11, 2011 | 05:01 PM CDT

Patent Picks—Vitamin D3, Organosilicones, Polycarbonate Polyols, Silicone Gel, Arginine and More Related to Skin Feel

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

Chosen biweekly for their relevance to personal care, Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources. This edition, chosen by Katie Anderson (Schaefer), associate editor of Cosmetics & Toiletries magazine, features patents related to skin lightening.

Oct 05, 2011 | 01:40 PM CDT

Nanocrystal Liquid Identification

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

Watermark Ink (W-Ink) utilizes chemical and optical properties of nanostructured materials to distinguish liquids based on surface tension. The nanostructured material is called an inverse opal, which is a layered glass structure with an internal network of ordered, interconnected air pores.

Oct 04, 2011 | 03:49 PM CDT

Comparatively Speaking Compound vs. Composition

By: Anthony J. O'Lenick Jr., Siltech LLC

Here, industry expert Tony O'Lenick explains the difference between a compound and a composition, as understanding their differences can lead to better formulation.