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Jan 29, 2010 | 04:46 PM CST
Diet for Better Skin Health
By: Katie Schaefer, Cosmetics & Toiletries magazin…
Paula Simpson, executive director of Isocell North America, firmly believes in “feeding the skin from within.” As a nutritionist, Simpson has made a career of advising consumers to follow a healthy diet and supplement it with nutraceuticals; more recently, she became involved where nutraceuticals and cosmetics meet—in nutricosmetics.
Jan 21, 2010 | 04:02 PM CST
Strong, Self-healing Hydrogel Created for Tissue Engineering
Researchers from the University of Tokyo have created a strong, self-healing hydrogel with applications in tissue engineering and drug delivery. The material incorporates a binder made from long chains of polyethylene glycol, an ingredient commonly used in skin care.
Jan 05, 2010 | 10:06 AM CST
Kombucha Transfers from Tea to Skin for a Brightening Effect
Kombucha, a popular ingredient in teas and energy drinks, may be making its way into the personal care arena.
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.
Dec 01, 2009 | 02:41 PM CST
PFC for Oxygen Delivery to Skin
By: Katie Schaefer, Cosmetics & Toiletries magazin…
Research on perfluorocarbons (PFCs) began before World War II but it was the 1942 Manhattan Project in the United States to develop the atomic bomb that led to methods of producing PFCs other than reacting fluorine with hydrocarbon. As a result, PFCs have been adapted for a number of industries including traumatic brain injury, sickle cell crisis pain, trauma, wound care, decompression sickness, acute respiratory distress syndrome, stroke, myocardial infarction, surgery, diabetes and cosmetics.
Nov 17, 2009 | 11:01 AM CST
P&G Utilizes Olay Technology for Beautifying Dish Soap
Procter & Gamble (P&G) has sourced Olay, its skin care brand, to create a dish soap that cleans dishes and moisturizes hands. The line is formulated with the company's surfactant technology and moisturizing ingredients.
Nov 10, 2009 | 10:15 AM CST
Study Supports Photo-protective Ability of High Flavanol Chocolate
Researchers from the London University of the Arts and the European Dermatology London have reported that the consumption of dark chocolate rich in flavanols can protect skin from UV light.
Nov 05, 2009 | 11:09 AM CST
Researchers Investigate Menopausal Uses for Antiaging Ingredient Pueraria Mirifica
The same material formulated into topical skin care applications to enhance skin health has been investigated for its anti-cancer and postmenopausal benefit for women.
Oct 30, 2009 | 03:29 PM CDT
Tooth Whitening Without Sensitization
By: Katie Schaefer, Cosmetics & Toiletries magazin…
Teeth whiteners are available as OTC strips and gels, but consumers seeking more immediate and dramatic effects often visit the dentist for an in-office procedure or take-home solution. In any case, many of these treatments increase tooth sensitivity and damage the gums, according to Raymond Frye, DMD, a cosmetic dentist and owner of Bling Dental. Therefore, he developed a whitening solution based on a combination of carbamide peroxide with a desensitizer.
Sep 29, 2009 | 03:11 PM CDT
Improving Skin with Cosmetic Acupuncture
By: Katie Schaefer, Cosmetics & Toiletries magazin…
Cosmetic acupuncture is said to address skin conditions such as acne, rosacea, dryness, sagging and wrinkles. However, only in recent years has the practice become popular worldwide.