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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.
Sep 23, 2009 | 09:24 AM CDT
Sterile Packaging Created for Formulation without Preservatives
Promens for Avène Dermatological Laboratories has created a packaging that allows for preservation without the use of preservatives in the cosmetic formula.
Sep 08, 2009 | 06:15 PM CDT
Lasers to Improve Acoustic Imaging
US Naval Research Laboratory scientists are developing a technology using flashes of laser light to create underwater sound, which could improve acoustic imaging.
Aug 28, 2009 | 03:28 PM CDT
Fighting Cellulite with Cosmetotextiles
By: Katie Schaefer, Cosmetics & Toiletries magazin…
Mirroring cosmetic chemists’ work, the garment industry has approached the same battle with textiles that constrict “troubled areas,” such as the buttocks and thighs, to make them appear smaller. Only recently, however, did the cosmetics and garment industries join forces to target cellulite on both fronts—enter Lytess, a France-based shape-wear company.
Jul 31, 2009 | 03:38 PM CDT
3M Develops Transdermal System for Peptide Delivery
3M Drug Delivery Systems has developed a hollow microstructured transdermal system (hMTS) integrated device for the delivery of large molecules that are not typically compatible with transdermal delivery.