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Mar 01, 2012 | 04:13 PM CST
Human Skin and Ocular Flora: The Effect of Product Formulation, Part 2
By: Melanie George, PhD, Avon Products Inc.
This second installment of a two-part article reviews the transient and resident microbial populations of the human ocular area and how they alter with age, environment and exposure to antimicrobial agents. Considerations for the formulator of how cosmetic products may affect and be impacted by the flora also are provided.
Mar 01, 2012 | 04:11 PM CST
Interpersonal Hormone Transfer and Cosmetic Contact Allergens
By: Howard I. Maibach, MD, University of Californi…
It is possible that the transdermal transfer of applied hormones is of clinical relevance to personal care products. An estimated 1–3% of the population is allergic to a cosmetic product or ingredient contained therein.
Feb 29, 2012 | 10:23 AM CST
Magnetism for Potential Delivery, Antioxidant Effects?
A recent study conducted at Harvard Medical School and the Wyss Institute of Biological Inspired Engineering induced magnetism in yeast cells, the implications of which suggest potential application in future delivery systems or potentially for antioxidant benefits.
Feb 02, 2012 | 09:54 AM CST
Gauging UV Light Exposure to Reduce Vitamin D Deficiency
By: Jack Surrette, SkinHealth Technology LLC
Vitamin D is critical to human health and the best source is from natural UVB light. However, contrary to the benefits gained are the well-documented damaging effects of sun exposure. In response, described here as a complementary approach to sun care is the development of an accurate gauge of UV exposure to produce optimum levels of vitamin D before sunburn results.
Feb 02, 2012 | 09:50 AM CST
Consumer Perspective: Achieving an Even Skin Tone
By: Katerina Steventon, PhD, FaceWorkshops
Consumers are becoming more aware of the evenness of their skin tone, and it has become an important concern. Consequently, the primary focus of anti-aging skin care has shifted from reducing wrinkles to evening out skin pigmentation
Jan 03, 2012 | 11:06 AM CST
Researchers Identify Antimicrobial Peptides in Odorous Frogs
Researchers from the Kunming Institute of Zoology and the Chinese Academy of Sciences have identified a number of antimicrobial peptides in odorous frogs.
Dec 21, 2011 | 11:02 AM CST
Researchers Find Anti-inflammatory Benefits in White Tea, Witch Hazel and Rose
Researchers at Kingston University and Neal's Yard Remedies have reported that white tea, witch hazel and rose may hold antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits beneficial for treating skin aging and some inflammatory diseases
Dec 13, 2011 | 03:37 PM CST
Comparatively Speaking: Microbiome vs. Metagenome
By: Anthony J. O'Lenick Jr., Siltech LLC; and Kell…
In this "Comparatively Speaking," Tony O'Lenick refers to Kelly Dobos to explain the difference between a microbiome and a metagenome, the understanding of which can lead to better understanding the anti-aging properties of ingredients and cosmetic products.
Dec 02, 2011 | 02:57 PM CST
Human Skin and Ocular Flora: The Effect of Product Formulation, Part 1
By: Melanie George, PhD Avon Products Inc.
This first of two articles reviews transient and resident microbial populations of the human skin and how they alter with age, environment and exposure to antimicrobial agents. Considerations for the formulator of how cosmetic products may affect and be impacted by normal human flora also are provided.
Dec 02, 2011 | 02:29 PM CST
Eye Color Cosmetics and Contact Dermatitis
By: Howard I. Maibach, MD, University of Californi…
Following is an overview of research correlating, even at trace amounts, raw materials present in eye area color cosmetics with contact dermatitis.