CT_OASIS2008_5 | Cosmetics & Toiletries

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Patent Pick: L'Oréal's Semi-permanent Hair Styler

This patent disclosure describes an aerosol containing a composition comprising one or more silicone acrylic copolymer(s) and from 30% to 70% w/w of one or more propellant(s).

Upcycling: a mid-term trend or a new economic model?

Upcycling: a mid-term trend or a new economic model?

Sophim highlights upcycling and addresses this tendency flooding the cosmetic industry: is it a mid-term trend or THE economic model to adopt for a sustainable future?

Cosmetics & Toiletries Is Transitioning Over to a New Website Platform

You can still acquire the latest news on all things about cosmetic R&D at www.cosmeticsandtoiletries.com, it will just have a new look.

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Industry Insight: Anti-aging for Darker Skin Tones

In the following excerpt, adapted from a video interview, Cynthia Johnson (CJ), Founder and CEO of Cindy J Cosmetic Labs, LLC, offers insights on biological differences between darker and lighter skin tones. Additionally, she provides advice about formulating anti-aging products for those with mature, darker complexions.

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Analyze, Optimize: Ensuring Pollution Won’t ‘Get Under Your Skin’

Anti-adhesion, removability, anti-penetration and cleansing properties were assessed in steps, as described here, to optimize formulas for effective anti-pollution protection. An approach was designed to test cosmetic ingredients and formulas for their abilities to suppress the negative effects of pollution in skin.

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[video] Pueraria mirifica Anti-wrinkle Prevention: How Puresterol Naturally Enhances Menopausal Care

In the following video interview, sponsored by Bio-Botanica, Michele Behrens, of Cosmetics & Toiletries, connects with Mark Sysler, senior vice president of sales at Bio-Botanica Inc., about recent anti-aging properties with its active, Puresterol. This had led to the prevention of pre- and menopausal symptoms including wrinkles, dry skin and more. Watch on for more information!