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Oct 30, 2013 | 10:49 AM CDT
Researchers Uncover Regenerating Properties in Sweat Gland Stem Cells
In his study on sweat glands, Asst. Prof. Krzysztof Kobielak, PhD, MD, and fellow researchers uncovered some interesting findings about sweat gland stem cells that may lead to better treatments for excessive sweating conditions and tissue regeneration.
Sep 18, 2013 | 09:21 AM CDT
Patent Picks—Diffusion Profiling, Optical Tweezer, Fluorescent Microbe Detection and More
By: Rachel L. Grabenhofer, Cosmetics & Toiletries…
Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources and cover recent patents issued, or applied for, in the cosmetic and personal care industries and relevant peripheral markets. This edition features methods and processes for analyzing and producing cosmetic products and materials.
Sep 03, 2013 | 02:20 PM CDT
Peptidomimetics for Cosmetic Applications
By: Steven Isaacman, PhD, Nanometics LLC; Michael …
Peptidomimetics, or synthetic bioactive peptides, have been developed that mimic the biological functions of peptides and proteins but overcome many of these challenges and limitations. Further, due to their wide range of activity, synthetic feasibility and ease of handling, they have played a vital part in biological research. This column will discuss the potential application of these short chain oligomers in cosmetics and personal care.
Aug 28, 2013 | 11:25 AM CDT
Study finds UV Nail Lamps to Be Safe
Researchers from Rapid Precision Testing Laboratories have found that UV nail lamps are safe and to not cause cancer. After the lamps became popular in the last few years for curing non-chip gel nail polish, many began to question their safety.
Aug 22, 2013 | 11:25 AM CDT
Unilever, University of Liverpool Partner to Research Next Generation of Renewable Chemicals
The three-year project will involve developing renewable chemicals from the surplus sugars, fats, oils and carbohydrates produced via commodity byproducts and forestry wastes.
Aug 02, 2013 | 03:31 PM CDT
Wild Plum, Nano Self-assembly Delivery, Rice Leaf Self-cleansing and More
By: Rachel Grabenhofer, Cosmetics & Toiletries…
Following is a sampling of recent scientific literature as assembled by Rachel Grabenhofer, editor of Cosmetics & Toiletries, which was found to have potential impact on personal care.
Jul 09, 2013 | 09:57 AM CDT
FDA Clears Isoprenylcysteine Analog for Rosacea Treatment
A isoprenylcysteine (IPC) analog manufactured by biopharmaceutical company Signum Dermalogix Inc. (Dermalogix) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of rosacea.
Jul 02, 2013 | 04:38 PM CDT
Study Finds At-home, Hot-wire Hair Removal to Be No More Effective Than Shaving
In the past few years, the at-home beauty device market—including devices for cleansing, hair removal and light therapy, among others—has seen a boom, which is expected to grow according to a report by Kline & Company. However, a recent study by Brian S. Biesman, MD, in Lasers in Surgery and Medicine, has found at-home, hot-wire, hair removal devices to be no better than shaving at improving density and reducing regrowth rate.
Jul 02, 2013 | 01:57 PM CDT
Literature Review: Skin Fluorescence, Nano Delivery, TiO2 and Cell Metabolism
By: Rachel Grabenhofer, Cosmetics & Toiletries…
Following is a sampling of recent scientific literature as assembled by Rachel Grabenhofer, editor of Cosmetics & Toiletries, which was found to have potential impact on personal care.
Jul 01, 2013 | 04:04 PM CDT
Smart Materials for Triggerred Release of Cosmetics
By: Steven Isaacman, PhD, Nanometics LLC; and Mich…
Smart polymers can be engineered to contain reactive molecules, commonly dubbed “molecular switches,” that respond to external stimuli and cause systemic changes to the polymer structure. The specificity of a molecular switch to a single stimulus is critical for controlled release, although multi-triggered systems capable of responding to systematic stimuli are being developed for advanced applications. Herein the authors describe several stimuli-responsive materials that have potential applications for personal care and related biomedical fields.