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Sep 28, 2011 | 09:02 AM CDT
Patent Picks—Hair Relaxer; Acmella Oleracea, Ficus Benghalensis; Non-allergic Propolis, Paper Mulberry and More Natural Actives
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 natural actives.
Sep 26, 2011 | 05:02 PM CDT
Scientists Identify DEET's Neuron Scrambling Ability in Insects
Scientists at the Rockefeller University have stumbled upon what they believe to be a better explanation of the ability of N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamid's (DEET) to repel insects from skin.
Sep 20, 2011 | 05:23 PM CDT
Comparatively Speaking: Keratinocyte vs. Corneocyte
By: Anthony J. O'Lenick Jr., Siltech LLC; and Kell…
Here, industry expert Tony O'Lenick asks Kelly Dobos to explain the difference between keratinocytes and corneocytes. Many skin care products target either keratinocytes or corneocytes; therefore, understanding their differences and the basic structure of human skin is important for formulators.
Sep 14, 2011 | 10:30 AM CDT
Patent Picks—Chia Seed Extract, Bayberry Extract; Retinoids, Adapalene, Coumarin and More for Skin Lightening
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.
Sep 01, 2011 | 09:58 AM CDT
Study Discovers Mechanism Behind Caffeine's Inhibition of UV-induced Cancer
Researchers at Rutgers have suggested that topical caffeine may help lower the risk of UV-induced skin cancer.
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Aug 31, 2011 | 12:06 PM CDT
Effects of Occlusion: Irritant and Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Occlusion bears both positive and negative effects on the health and integrity of skin. In the following excerpt, Hongbo Zhai, MD, and Howard Maibach, MD, introduce a discussion of the effects of occlusion on skin.
Aug 31, 2011 | 11:10 AM CDT
Patent Picks—Phosphate Derivatives, Comfort Soap Cleanser, Producting Hyaluronic Acid, Foamable Moisturization and More on Moisturization
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 moisturization and conditioning of hair and skin.
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Aug 24, 2011 | 09:56 AM CDT
Elicitation of Rice Tissue Culture to Maximize Skin Epigenetic Modulation
Meristem cells of Himalayan red rice were cultured and elicited to produce secondary metabolites. Through an in vitro assay, rejuvenation was shown at the epigenetic level of treated cells. An increased expression of dermatopontin in keratinocytes, besides being a novel finding, implies that ReGeniStem™ Red Rice may be able to firm the skin and improve the skin barrier function.
Aug 18, 2011 | 09:10 AM CDT
Kline Anticipates Growth for At-home Skin Devices
A report by Kline & Company estimates that at-home skin care devices garnered nearly US $1 billion in 2011 and anticipates that figure to grow in 2012. At-home Skin Care Devices 2011, finds the personal care market ripe for acne elimination, anti-aging and daily cleansing devices.
Aug 17, 2011 | 09:37 AM CDT
Patent Picks—Capsule Delivery Agents, Photoprotection, Staining Mitigation, Peptides, Substrates, Curl Retention, Hair Dye 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, chosen by Katie Anderson (Schaefer), associate editor of Cosmetics & Toiletries magazine, features patents related hair treatment.