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Comparatively Speaking: Pathways to Rancidity (and How to Avoid Them)

Comparatively Speaking: Pathways to Rancidity (and How to Avoid Them)

Dec 19, 2018 | Tony O’Lenick, Siltech LLC, Lawrenceville, GA USA

Rancidification is a type of oxidative degradation that occurs more commonly in oils, including hydrocarbons and other organics. Here, Tony O'Lenick explores this process and provides solutions to prevent it.

Kaos Sprayable Skin Offers Next-gen Cosmetic Innovation

Kao's Sprayable Skin Offers Next-gen Cosmetic Innovation

Dec 16, 2018

The lightweight, ultra-thin membrane is formed by directly spraying it onto the skin. It could be leveraged in makeup for evenness of coverage, or in therapeutic skin care applications.

Shiseido Uncovers Heroes and Villains in Skin Aging

Shiseido Uncovers Heroes and Villains in Skin Aging

Dec 15, 2018

Various forces are at work within skin that can defend against or propogate signs of aging. Shiseido highlighted findings in this area from a joint research project, along with the capability of an iris extract to influence these dynamics.

[video] Farm to Face: Environmental Bacteria Boost Skins Barrier

[video] Farm to Face: Environmental Bacteria Boost Skin's Barrier

Dec 7, 2018 | Kaoru Kasahara, POLA

Women who interact with farm- and plant-associated bacteria have better skin. At least, that's what research from POLA suggests. Kaoru Kasahara explains in this video interview.

[podcast] Sustainable Isnt Enough: How Beauty Brands Can Be Authentic

[podcast] Sustainable Isn't Enough: How Beauty Brands Can Be Authentic

Dec 3, 2018 | Rachel Grabenhofer with Giorgio Dell'Acqua, Ph.D., Dellacqua Consulting

What's missing from the sustainability story? The "people piece," at least according to Giorgio Dell'Acqua, Ph.D. The problem is the industry needs a credible metric to measure its social impact. Hear more in this podcast.

Patent Pick: The Hottest Move in Anti-aging

Patent Pick: The Hottest Move in Anti-aging

Nov 28, 2018

Shiseido is adding a new element to the anti-aging category: heat. In a recent patent, the company describe entities whose aromas may be inhaled to increase skin temperature, thus recirculating blood and youth into tired skin.

[update] Kao Stirs Up Pleasure Centers for Beauty Benefits; Ingredient Suppliers Respond

[update] Kao Stirs Up Pleasure Centers for Beauty Benefits; Ingredient Suppliers Respond

Nov 28, 2018

"The pleasure is all yours" seems to be the cosmetic industry's latest message to consumers. Recent work from Kao Corp. and others, including ingredient suppliers, demonstrates.

Patent Pick: Orchid Extract Maintains ECM Integrity

Patent Pick: Orchid Extract Maintains ECM Integrity

Nov 15, 2018

Orchids have sprouted up among the latest craze for indigenous ingredients—first in medicine, and now, apparently, in cosmetics. A new LVMH patent explains.

[video] What the Moving Face Reveals about Age

[video] What the Moving Face Reveals about Age

Nov 13, 2018 | Rachel Grabenhofer with Motonori Kurosumi, POLA

POLA researcher Motonori Kurosumi explored how we perceive the age of others in moving vs. static faces. He touches on his findings in this video interview.

Cetyl Alcohol: A Multifunctional Addition to Formulators’ Toolboxes

Cetyl Alcohol: A Multifunctional Addition to Formulators’ Toolboxes

Nov 12, 2018 | Prashant Bahadur, Ph.D., and Saroja Narasimhan, Ph.D., Johnson & Johnson, Skillman, NJ USA

Cetyl alcohol can provide emulsifying, thickening and conditioning benefits. This versatility, thanks to its structure and properties, described here, lends itself to a wide range of applications, including shampoos, sunscreens and lipsticks.

How Fast Can Mammals Detect Scent? New Study Confirms Results

How Fast Can Mammals Detect Scent? New Study Confirms Results

Nov 5, 2018

Research conducted at the NYU School of Medicine has found that mammalian brains can identify scents more quickly than previously.

Patent Pick: Pumpkin, Shea and More for Elegant Occlusion and Care

Patent Pick: Pumpkin, Shea and More for Elegant Occlusion and Care

Oct 30, 2018

GlaxoSmithKline inventors have their eye on occlusion as a mechanism to reduce skin dryness. Here, they look to oils, fats and waxes from pumpkin, shea and more for new tricks to improve topical treatments.

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