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Jan 16, 2013 | 08:59 AM CST
Cosmetics & Toiletries Adds Coty Sun Care Advisor
Cosmetics & Toiletries is pleased to welcome Marc Pissavini, PhD, to its prestigious Scientific Advisory Board. Pissavini began his career as an analytical chemist and in 1998, joined the sun research department of Coty-Lancaster in Monaco. Since 2008, he has served as the director of Basic and Applied Research for the company.
Jan 04, 2013 | 12:43 PM CST
Consumer Perception of Fine Lines and Wrinkles Assessed by Qualitative Methods
By: Rosanna Mootoo, Stephanie Basile, Cristina St…
There are varying definitions, associations and overall impressions of fine lines and wrinkles among different consumer segments. The findings of this study offer invaluable insight into consumers’ opinions, and by qualitative in-depth interviews, they provide a well-defined vernacular for aging descriptors. This language is critical for developmental research, consumer evaluation and marketing within the cosmetic industry.
Jan 03, 2013 | 03:37 PM CST
Shiseido Develops Method Using Spectrometry to Display Skin Permeation
Shiseido has developed a method to assess the skin permeation of cosmetic ingredients using a novel spectrometry technology.
Nov 20, 2012 | 02:23 PM CST
Peptide Microarray to Advance Product Development
Pepchipomics is a new project supported by the FP7 of the European Union aimed at synthesizing and reading high-density peptide microarrays, resulting in a new high-throughput platform that integrates peptide synthesis, detection and analysis at an unprecedented scale.
Nov 20, 2012 | 11:45 AM CST
Appointment of Commissioner Borg May Jeopardize Animal-alternative Test Progress
Cosmetics Europe recently urged the industry to oppose the appointment of Tonio Borg as Health Commissioner, as his "commitment to conclude the introduction of the March 2013 [animal testing] ban without addressing scientific reality or consumer needs is a great concern."
Nov 06, 2012 | 12:12 PM CST
Determining Korean Consumers’ Degree of Exposure to Lipstick and Face Creams
By: Kwangsuk Joo, Ongsoo Kim, Heonsik Kim and Jeu…
This study describes methods used in a Korean study to calculate consumer exposure to lipstick and face creams. The average amount applied daily was estimated and compared with data collected by weighing containers before and after use. The data collected was 1.8 to 1.6 times greater than the estimate, so although the survey represented real use patterns, the actual data was more accurate.
Nov 01, 2012 | 03:53 PM CDT
'Land'scaping-Ho!
By: Rachel Grabenhofer
For the current picture, Cosmetics & Toiletries knows many of the headaches you endure; for example, regulations and scale-up. It would take volumes to address all the challenges these pose, but this issue covers two specific aspects of them.
Nov 01, 2012 | 02:47 PM CDT
‘How Did THAT Get in There?’ Identifying Particulate Contamination in Products and Packaging
By: Kathleen A. Martin, PhD, McCrone Associates In…
Particulate contamination and discoloration may occur in products due to foreign materials introduced via raw materials or during the manufacturing process. Agglomeration or reactions between ingredients and packaging components also are possible sources. The identification of contaminants and their origin, described here, is therefore critical so that future incidents can be prevented and safety or regulatory concerns can be addressed.
Nov 01, 2012 | 02:30 PM CDT
Determining Korean Consumers’ Degree of Exposure to Lipstick and Face Creams
By: Kwangsuk Joo, Ongsoo Kim, Heonsik Kim and Jeun…
This study describes methods used in a Korean study to calculate consumer exposure to lipstick and face creams. The average amount applied daily was estimated and compared with data collected by weighing containers before and after use. The data collected was 1.8 to 1.6 times greater than the estimate, so although the survey represented real use patterns, the actual data was more accurate.
Oct 24, 2012 | 03:36 PM CDT
Stem Cells, Wellness and Claims Substantiation Take Center Stage at IFSCC Congress
By: Rachel L. Grabenhofer
The 2012 IFSCC Congress opened with a frenzy; the "African Frenzy" dancers, that is, and enlightened attendees over three days with 65+ presentations and more than 150 posters.