in-cosmetics 2014_9 | Cosmetics & Toiletries

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Phyla Friendly? Preservatives vs. the Skin Microbiome

An increasing number of products claim to positively affect or not disturb the skin microbiome. This has raised concerns over whether antimicrobials could negatively impact the microbiome’s composition and diversity. As such, this exploratory study examines skin microbiome composition and diversity after several weeks of exposure to a cream containing a preservative blend.

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[video] 3 Minute Topic Talk: Lipstick

In this weekly video chat, Cosmetics & Toiletries Assistant Editor, Michele Behrens and Managing Scientific Editor, Rachel Grabenhofer sit down to discuss the market relevance of the top-searched terms on C&T's website. Watch now.

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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).

Holistic Skin Care with Sino Lion’s Earthsaver™ Toolbox

Holistic Skin Care with Sino Lion’s Earthsaver™ Toolbox

Sino Lion’s Earthsaver™ Toolbox offers affordable, natural, green, and sustainable components for cosmetic formulations: surfactants, preservatives, actives, moisturizers, chelating agents, emollients, conditioners, etc.

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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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!