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Mar 09, 2010 | 09:54 AM CST
J&J Researchers Stimulate Skin's Bioelectricity with Microparticle Minerals
Scientists at Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies Inc. have studied how the body's electrical field affects skin regeneration to create a topical rejuvenating treatment that reduces the signs of aging with microparticle minerals activated by moisture.
Feb 26, 2010 | 04:56 PM CST
Mechanisms of Tape Stripping and Protein Quantification
By: Ali Alikhan, MD, and Howard I. Maibach, MD
In this article, several methods to quantify the protein collected by tape stripping are described, including traditional gravimetric methods as well as novel colorimetric and visible spectroscopic techniques. Further, one colorimetric method is described to effectively determine the keratolytic efficacy of various materials in vivo, suggesting additional roles for this method.
Feb 26, 2010 | 11:22 AM CST
From Hydration to Cell Turnover: An Integral Approach to Antiaging
By: Eric Dupont, PhD, and Juan Gomez, Immanence; C…
As the mechanisms of skin aging become better understood, their complexity commands a different approach for antiaging benefits—i.e., integrating multiple complementary actives into a single formulation. In the present article, the authors describe a comprehensive formula designed to effectively address sixteen different mechanisms of skin aging.
Feb 01, 2010 | 11:18 AM CST
Is Asian Skin Really Different from Black or Caucasian Skin?
By: Johann W. Wiechers, PhD, JW Solutions
It often is claimed, particularly in East Asia, that Asian skin is more sensitive than Black or Caucasian. To explore this claim, the author investigates the current literature in this review and concludes there are two aspects being overlooked: the skin’s capability to cope with perturbations and the route of penetration.
Jan 19, 2010 | 11:12 AM CST
Gene Variable Identified to Predict European Hair Curliness
Researchers at the Queensland Institute of Medical Research have identified a link between a gene and the degree of curliness in hair of European descent. This finding could be applied in forensic investigations or be used to manipulate hair with proteins.
Jan 05, 2010 | 01:22 PM CST
Hydrophilic vs. Lipophilic Moisturizers: Penetration Profiles and SC Water Distribution
A recent studying examining study published in Experimental Dermatology examined hydrophilic and lipophilic moisturizers, finding that they have similar penetration profiles but different effects on stratum corneum (SC) water distribution in vivo.
Jan 04, 2010 | 09:22 AM CST
Kangaroo DNA Repair Enzyme Could Prevent Skin Cancer
Scientists in Australia and Austria are studying a DNA repair enzyme found in kangaroos that reportedly fights the damage caused by skin cancer.
Dec 30, 2009 | 09:25 AM CST
Study of Twins Correlates Aging with Genetics
While up to 40% of aging-related changes in skin are due to non-genetic factors, a recent study found a high correlation between the photodamage scores among both monozygotic (identical) and dizygotic (fraternal) twins.
Dec 22, 2009 | 08:56 AM CST
Researchers Identify Protein Responsible for Axillary Odor
Scientists from the Beiersdorf Skin Research Center in Hamburg, Germany, have identified a single protein molecule that is responsible for the odor associated with sweat.
Dec 08, 2009 | 10:55 AM CST
Researchers Load Fibers with Antibiotics for Skin Healing
A wound dressing has been developed by researchers at Tel Aviv University that can be loaded with drugs like antibiotics to speed the skin's healing process.