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Sep 01, 2005 | 09:38 AM CDT
Skin Pigmentation
By: Charles Fox, Independent Consultant
A recent Beiersdorf patent discloses the antiaging benefits of licochalcone A or an extract containing licochalcone A from Glycyrrhiza inflata roots. According to the patent, licochalcone A (alone or in an extract) can be used in cosmetic or dermatologic preparations for treating and preventing symptoms of intrinsic and/or extrinsic skin aging, and for treating and preventing the damaging effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation on the skin.
Aug 03, 2005 | 02:01 PM CDT
A Baby Care Skin Protectant
By: Charles Fox, Independent Consultant
A Bioderm Research patent discusses baby care skin protectant compositions containing zeolites for diaper rash. The invention is based on certain novel divalent metal and quaternary ammonium complexes (ion pairs) of zeolites.
Oct 04, 2004 | 01:07 PM CDT
Herbal Extracts and Sebum Control and Other Topics
By: Charles Fox, Independent Consultant
Stratum corneum (SC) hydration is partially regulated by water-soluble molecules, i.e., the natural moisturizing factor (NMF) that is associated with the corneocytes. Routine water exposure such as bathing may deplete NMF and alter the SC water-handling properties.
May 06, 2003 | 02:00 AM CDT
Technically Speaking
By: Charles Fox, Independent Consultant
Fluhr et al. report that the generation of free fatty acids form phospholipids regulates the stratum corneum acidification and integrity.
May 06, 2003 | 02:00 AM CDT
Focus on Technology Transfer
By: Larry Plonsker, Chemical Network Associates
There are several stages to the process of licensing technology. First, of course, is finding something of interest. How this happens will vary from comapny to company.
May 06, 2003 | 02:00 AM CDT
Technically Speaking
By: Charles Fox, Independent Consultant
Norlen proposes that skin barier morphogenesis may take place via a continuous and highly dynamic process of intersection-free membrane unfolding with concomitant crystallization of the emerging multi-lamellar lipid structure representing the developing skin barrier.
May 06, 2003 | 02:00 AM CDT
Ceramides and Other Topics
By: Charles Fox, Independent Consultant
Schreiner et al. have investigated the barrier characteristics of different human skin types with X-ray diffraction, lipid analysis and electron microscopy imaging.
May 06, 2003 | 02:00 AM CDT
Focus on Technology Transfer
By: Larry Plonsker, Chemical Network Associates
Whether the invention is from a big organization or an independent inventor, having a patent (or at least having applied for one) is the protection the inventor needs to market the invention.
May 06, 2003 | 02:00 AM CDT
Technically Speaking
By: Charles Fox, Independent Consultant
Reviews from various skin topics from delivery to emulsion stability.
May 06, 2003 | 02:00 AM CDT
Perfluoropolyethers to Prevent ICD
By: Charles Fox, Independent Consultant
Technical talk on perfluoropolyethers to prevent ICD.