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Sep 04, 2012 | 11:10 AM CDT
A Review of Skin Hypopigmentation and Contemporary Strategies to Achieve an Even Skin Tone
By: Cecilia Teran, Durant Scholz, Julie Cava, Kath…
Whether formulating for Asia, North America, Europe or Latin America, the cosmetic chemist will face one common demand in all these markets: an even skin tone. This article provides an overview of chemical and biological agents capable of causing hypopigmentation via interactions through different stages of the melanogenic pathway.
Sep 04, 2012 | 11:02 AM CDT
Ingredient Profile—Mica
By: Michael J. Fevola, PhD, Johnson & Johnson
Mica is an inorganic material found in a wide variety of cosmetic and personal care products. Its use has been reported in more than 7,100 products, making it one of the most important mineral ingredients used in cosmetics.
Aug 28, 2012 | 03:20 PM CDT
Comparatively Speaking: Pathogenic vs. Non-pathogenic Bacteria
By: Anthony J. O'Lenick Jr., Siltech LLC, and Kell…
To explain the difference between pathogenic and nonpathogenic bacteria, Tony O’Lenick looks to Kelly Dobos, who notes that nonpathogenic bacteria could become pathogens in immune-compromised hosts.
Aug 20, 2012 | 10:54 AM CDT
Patent Picks—Oxygenation, Self-heating, Anti-stress and More in Cleansing
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 cleansing.
Aug 13, 2012 | 04:24 PM CDT
Researchers Find UVA Protection in Strawberry Extract
Researchers from universities in Spain and Italy have uncovered photoprotective properties in a strawberry extract.
Aug 07, 2012 | 03:30 PM CDT
Patent Picks—Digitally Guided Treatments, Restructuring Hair 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 technologies related to hair, including growth, styling, removal and coloring.
Jul 24, 2012 | 05:44 PM CDT
Patent Picks—Renewable Polyphenols, Eco-friendly Gellants, Nano Silver Particles 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 eco-friendly materials and processes.
Jul 24, 2012 | 09:29 AM CDT
UVA and UVC Skin-damaging Radiation Found in Energy-efficient Light Bulbs
Researchers from Stony Brook University have reported that compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs emit UVC and UVA radiation found to be damaging to human skin tissue in close proximity.
Jul 10, 2012 | 05:40 PM CDT
Patent Picks—Pawpaw Anti-irritant, Degradation Sensor, Fenugreek Saponins 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 preservation; ranging from the preservation of product stability, to antimicrobial technologies and a natural preparation to address preservative-induced irritation.
Jul 10, 2012 | 03:39 PM CDT
Water Content and Moisturization
By: Trefor Evans
In the midst of his examination of the adsorption properties of hair, Trefor Evans addresses water content and its manipulation with regard to moisturization in the following excerpt from Alluredbooks’ Practical Modern Hair Science.