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May 2014

Table of Contents:

Formulating Articles

Novel Azobenzene Compound to Extend and Reactivate UV Protection

Jin-Ye Wang, PhD, and Shengyong Geng, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China

Approaches and Issues in Powder Formulations

Peter Tsolis, The Estée Lauder Companies, Melville, NY; and Gil Sahagun, Mana Products, NYC USA

Research Articles

Molecular Biology in Future Skin and Hair Care

Howard Epstein, PhD, EMD Chemicals, Philadelphia, USA

Review and Modern Advances of Retinoids for Cosmetics

Steven Isaacman, PhD, and Michael Isaacman, PhD, Nanometics LLC, Great Neck, NY, USA; Peter Smith, New York University, New York City, USA

Fatty Acid Bile Acid Conjugates—Hypothesis for Skin Anti-aging and Anti-acne Effects

Nava Dayan, PhD; Dr. Nava Dayan LLC, NJ, USA; and Maya Halperin, MD; Galderm Therapeutics, Tel Aviv, Israel

Understanding Fragrance Allergy, Is Fragrance-free Always Necessary?

Garrett Coman and Nicholas Blickenstaff, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, USA, and University of Utah, Salt Lake City, USA; Ashley Edwards, Touro University, Vallejo, CA, USA; Howard I. Maibach, MD, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, USA

Patent Picks: Soft Hair Hold, Barrier Function and More

Cosmetics & Toiletries editors

Regulatory Articles

Lead, Aluminum and Parabens: Myths in Cosmetics

Chris Flower, PhD, and Emma Meredith, PhD; Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association, London, UK

Testing Articles

Proposed Method to Evaluate the Microbiological Stability of Cosmetics During Use

Nadine Bresciani, Valérie Poulet and Nathalie Collard, Anemcoli, Lille, France; Raphaél Dugue, Laboratoire Midac, Loos, France

Correlating Aging with Skin’s Mechanical and Optical Properties

Olga Freis, PhD, Gilles Perie and Andreas Rathjens, BASF Beauty Creations/Care Solutions, Pulnoy and Essey-lès-Nancy, France

Market Data Articles

Turbulence in Emerging Markets But Cosmetics Will Prevail

Rob Walker, Euromonitor International