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New Advances for Transdermal Delivery at C&T Summit
Mar 5, 2014
New technologies have been designed to carry drugs and natural molecules in a targeted manner across the skin into the dermis, and Joseph Gabriele, PhD, of McMaster University and Delivra Inc., has been at the forefront of this research. He will present his work at the Cosmetics & Toiletries Summit.
Patent Picks—Transformed Bacteria; Anti-biofilm; Modulating Bacteria Response and More in Probiotics
Mar 5, 2014
Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources and cover recent patents issued, or applied for, in the cosmetics, personal care and relevant peripheral markets. This edition features inventions related to probiotics and skin health.
Researchers Dig Deeper Into Relationship Between Bacteria and Atopic Dermatitis
Mar 4, 2014
Researchers from the Drexel University College of Medicine have established a clearer relationship between Staphylococci bacteria and the conditions atopic dermatitis (AD) and eczema.
Skin Aging Characteristics of Russian Women
Feb 24, 2014
There appear to be no published studies on facial aging in Russian women, despite clear interest from the industry in this market. In order to formulate products, it is necessary to understand the end consumer. This article therefore explores a recent study of 203 Russian women and describes their aging specificities versus other, more studied Caucasian populations.
Hypersensitive Skin: Classification and Potential Risk from Cosmetic Formulations
Feb 21, 2014
Considering the potential for reactions between cosmetics and hypersensitive skin, the present article will focus on this skin type; first by outlining mechanisms of type I and IV hypersensitization, then by focusing on type I immunogenic vs. non-immunogenic urticaria. Potential urticariogens in cosmetics are considered, and suggestions for future direction are given.
Under-eye Elasticity Through Film-forming with Betty Yu, PhD
Feb 21, 2014
Betty Yu, PhD, and her team at Living Proof have entered the skin care market with a flowable silicone polymer technology that cross-links upon activation to form a breathable, invisible film designed to contour and tighten the eye area, reducing the appearance of under-eye bags.
Armoring Enamel: New Paradigms for Combating Dental Decay
Feb 21, 2014
To protect enamel, new mechanisms in classic oral care continue to be uncovered, while modern advances mimic and enhance natural protective systems. New approaches to enamel repair include augmenting natural remineralization by creating reservoirs of ions and applying saliva biomimetics. Such technologies, described here, represent significant advances for repairing and protecting teeth noninvasively.
Patent Picks—Restoring Skin Fluorescence, Red-glowing Cosmetics, Reversing Hair Graying and More in Color
Feb 19, 2014
Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources and cover recent patents issued, or applied for, in the cosmetic and personal care industries and relevant peripheral markets. This edition features inventions related to color for skin and hair applications, as well as to measuring color.
New Findings and the Impact of Infant Skin Microbiota on Product Development
Feb 14, 2014
Recent studies demonstrate that the skin microbiome of infants actively changes during the first year of life, along with evolutions in skin structure, biochemical composition and function. These dynamics in the development of a healthy skin microbiome must be taken into consideration when designing products for baby skin care.
C&T Summit Explores Proteomics to Examine Hair Damage
Feb 10, 2014
Damage to the hair shaft can lead to the breakdown of proteins from the hair, which can provide an early diagnostic for damage before it is manifested at the macro-structural level. Mike Davis will explore this approach during the Cosmetics & Toiletries Summit this June.
Patent Picks—Cocoa Polyphenol, Navy Bean, Ginseng Berry, Anti-tyrosinase Esters and More in Skin Pigmentation
Feb 5, 2014
Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources and cover recent patents issued, or applied for, in the cosmetic and personal care industries and relevant peripheral markets. This edition features inventions related to skin pigmentation, including whitening treatments and those for redness reduction, among others.
Growth, Senescence, Canities, Bleaching and Anti-aging in Hair
Jan 24, 2014
The continued use of hair bleaches and dyes to combat the onset of gray hair creates a greater demand for hair products that deliver the desired effect while facilitating repair. Molecular biology promises new strategies in combating the aging process of hair cells, with the paradigm shift toward understanding the living component of the hair follicle.
Literature Review: Color Perception, Pigmentation and Optics
Jan 24, 2014
This survey of recent literature relates to color, optics and pigmentary mechanisms. The papers are presented as food for thought in the early stages of the product development process. Proposed applications are purely hypothetical but may warrant deeper investigation.
Patent Picks—Pigment Dispersion, Thickening Mascara, Volume Lips and More in Color
Jan 21, 2014
Patent Picks are compiled by Cosmetics & Toiletries editors. They are taken from publicly available sources and cover recent patents issued, or applied for, in the cosmetic and personal care industries and relevant peripheral markets. This edition features inventions related to color cosmetics and hair dye.
Lipsticks: How They Have Changed and Where They Are Going
Jan 15, 2014
The composition of lipstick formulations and means of manufacturing and filling them have progressed significantly in the last 100 years. This article reviews the most notable developments in methods of production, innovations in both functional and active ingredients, and breakthroughs in processing. In addition, it explores what the future could hold for lipsticks.
Visualizing the Impact of Emulsifiers on Emulsion Perception
Jan 13, 2014
This paper describes an approach to systematically investigate the intrinsic effects of emulsifiers, quantify them and translate them into consumer preferences. These are processed mathematically and displayed in a simplified, two-dimensional map to assist formulation work.
Patent Picks—Bio-nano-powered Effects, Star Macromolecules, Polyurea Capsule Delivery and More In Sensory
Dec 18, 2013
Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources and cover recent patents issued, or applied for, in the cosmetic and personal care industries and relevant peripheral markets. This edition features inventions related to sensory effects in skin and hair.
Frontiers of Science Supports Cosmetic Research
Dec 18, 2013
On Dec. 12, 2013, at the Society of Cosmetic Chemists' (SCC) Annual Scientific Meeting & Technology Showcase, Rachel Grabenhofer, presented the Frontiers of Science Award to Joseph Schwarcz, PhD, from McGill University, on behalf of Cosmetics & Toiletries.
Patent Picks—Solid Hair Dye, Illuminated Effects Packaging, Hollow Micronized Wax and More in Color
Dec 4, 2013
Patent Picks are compiled by Cosmetics & Toiletries editors. Taken from publicly available sources, they cover recent patents issued, or applied for, in the cosmetic and personal care industries and relevant peripheral markets. This edition features inventions related to color in makeup and hair applications.
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Jan 1, 2013
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