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Sticking it to Hair Damage: Delivery Duo Protects and Repairs Inside and Out
Sep 28, 2018 | M.L. Vázquez-González, J. Nestor, E. Fernández, G. Rodríguez and L. Barbosa-Barros, Bicosome SL, Barcelona; O. López, IQAC-CSIC, Barcelona
To adequately protect hair from damage, an efficient solution should offer not only high coverage externally, but also penetrate hair to impart reparative effects internally. The present study explores the ability of a dual technology to provide these benefits, as demonstrated via analytical techniques.
Could 'Mechanoceuticals' Drive Efficacy to New Depths?
Sep 11, 2018 | Rachel Grabenhofer
A new force has magnetized the medical field; so-called "mechanoceuticals." Could they also benefit cosmetics?
Patent Pick: Lip-smacking Matte Maneuver
Sep 10, 2018
A new patent from Avon smooths out the wrinkles of comfortable, reduced-gloss matte lipstick formulas.
Mastering Microflora: Bioflavonoids for Better Skin Appearance
Sep 6, 2018 | Stefan Hettwer, Ph.D., Emina Besic Gyenge, Ph.D., Brigit Suter, Sandra Breitenbach and Barbara Obermayer, RAHN AG, Zürich, Switzerland
An imbalanced microflora can cause skin problems such as acne, atopic eczema and fungal infections. Here, authors analyze the ability of bioflavonoids to rebalance microflora and improve skin health.
A Case Study in Logistics for Personalized Skin Care
Aug 29, 2018 | Meital Portugal-Cohen, Ph.D., and Ze’evi Ma’or, Ph.D., AHAVA—Dead Sea Laboratories, Lod, Israel; and Miriam Oron, Ph.D., AHAVA—Dead Sea Laboratories, Lod, Israel and Miriam Oron Mingelgrin Consulting, Jerusalem
Implementing personalized skin care is a challenge, considering each person has unique skin with distinct characteristics. The present article provides a case study of a system designed to execute custom skin care solutions on an industrial scale. Proof of concept in a small sampling of 30 volunteers also is provided.
Quantifying Well Aging: A Mathematical Sketch to Predict Age
Aug 29, 2018 | Pauline Rouaud-Tinguely, Raoul Vyumvuhore, Joris Corvo, David Boudier, Maud Le Guillou and Brigitte Closs; SILAB, Brive-la-Gaillarde, France
There is no biological evidence to explain why some individuals look older or younger than they really are. This work sought to quantify the cutaneous characteristics of well aging based on focus group input, word clouds, biometric measurements and more.
Comparatively Speaking: Silicon Dioxide, Silicon and Silicone
Aug 27, 2018 | Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr., Siltech LLC and IFSCC Education Chair
This column is intended to provide an understanding of the relationships between these raw materials and the silicones found in personal care.
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[video] Architecture of Hair and Living-Dead Connection
Aug 27, 2018
During the TRI-Princeton 8th International Conference on Applied Hair Science, Crisan Popescu, Ph.D., of Kao, revealed some of the latest exciting areas of hair research stirring scientific interest. Learn more from our exclusive video interview.
Patent Pick: Unmatched Microcapsules Guarantee Delivery
Aug 24, 2018
P&G inventors have uncovered a more robust means to deliver sensitive ingredients via break-resistant microcapsules.
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[video] Connecting Blue Light, Pollution, Autophagy and Circadian Rhythm
Aug 22, 2018
Pollution, circadian rhythm, autophagy and blue light interact and affect skin in various ways. Learn more from this video interview with Nadine Pernodet, Ph.D., of the Estée Lauder Cos. Watch now!
Maple Imparts Unbe-leaf-able Anti-aging Benefits
Aug 20, 2018
A novel source for anti-aging skin care has literally fallen at the feet of University of Rhode Island researchers—maple leaves.
What Food Science Can Lend to Skin Care
Aug 17, 2018 | Oyelayo Jegede, Ingredion, Bridgewater, NJ; and Cindy Yu, Ingredion, Bedford Park, IL
What insights can personal care leverage from the foods industry? This article explores food trends, sensory language and metrics that translate across these categories.
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