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Nov 20, 2012 | 02:29 PM CST
Halal Beauty Products on the Rise
Halal-certified beauty products are becoming a new global trend, and the halal label appeals to Muslim consumers seeking integrity and authenticity in their cosmetics and personal care products.
Nov 20, 2012 | 02:23 PM CST
Peptide Microarray to Advance Product Development
Pepchipomics is a new project supported by the FP7 of the European Union aimed at synthesizing and reading high-density peptide microarrays, resulting in a new high-throughput platform that integrates peptide synthesis, detection and analysis at an unprecedented scale.
Nov 20, 2012 | 11:45 AM CST
Appointment of Commissioner Borg May Jeopardize Animal-alternative Test Progress
Cosmetics Europe recently urged the industry to oppose the appointment of Tonio Borg as Health Commissioner, as his "commitment to conclude the introduction of the March 2013 [animal testing] ban without addressing scientific reality or consumer needs is a great concern."
Nov 13, 2012 | 05:29 PM CST
Patent Picks—Natural Cationic Emulsifiers, Repeat Sequence Proteins, Amides for Color Uniformity 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 hair care, including cleansing, conditioning and color protection.
Nov 13, 2012 | 02:36 PM CST
Shiseido Employs Iced Coffee-inspired Emulsion Technology
Shiseido has developed a low energy emulsifying technology inspired by the way iced coffee is produced.
Nov 01, 2012 | 02:04 PM CDT
Characterizing and Evaluating the Effectiveness of Volcanic Pumice Exfoliants
By: M Estanqueiro (MD), G Bossolani, MH Amaral (Ph…
Pumice has a recognized application as an abrasive agent to promote exfoliation of the skin. In this study, different particle size fractions of pumice sampled from several geologic occurrences in São Miguel’s island, the Azores archipelago, were used in the preparation of exfoliation formulations. Gels and soap were prepared and characterized, and their efficacy evaluated.
Nov 01, 2012 | 12:43 PM CDT
Ingredient Profile—Sorbic Acid/Potassium Sorbate
By: Michael J. Fevola, PhD, Johnson & Johnson
SorbH and KSorb have become increasingly popular options for cosmetic preservatives due to their worldwide status as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) food ingredients and their long and successful use history.
Nov 01, 2012 | 12:18 PM CDT
Exploring New Research at Stratum Corneum 2012
By: Katerina Steventon, PhD, FaceWorkshops
The International Society for Stratum Corneum Research held its seventh biannual Stratum Corneum (SC) conference on Sept. 10–12 as a joint meeting with the Skin Forum. The event’s namesake is the top layer of the skin that functions primarily as the skin barrier, and it plays a vital role in many aspects of personal care.
Oct 30, 2012 | 03:38 PM CDT
Patent Picks—Delivering to Cells, Cold Processing, Stabilizing Retinol 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 formulating aids and methods of delivery, stabilizing, processing and more.
Oct 24, 2012 | 03:36 PM CDT
Stem Cells, Wellness and Claims Substantiation Take Center Stage at IFSCC Congress
By: Rachel L. Grabenhofer
The 2012 IFSCC Congress opened with a frenzy; the "African Frenzy" dancers, that is, and enlightened attendees over three days with 65+ presentations and more than 150 posters.