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Targeting The Cutaneous Nervous Network

A synthetic agent with neurotrophic and antioxidant properties has been designed to protect the skin’s sensory neurons from environmental stress and neurodegenerescence, preserving certain physiological responses controlled by the central nervous system.

Gel Network Fundamentals at C&T Summit

Gel networks are at the base of many modern skin care products and hair conditioners, and their formulation is fairly straightforward. During the Cosmetics & Toiletries Summit, George Deckner and Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr., will present, in hands-on formulation workshops, the practical aspects of gel network-based o/w emulsions for skin and hair care.

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Ingredient Entrapment Network Optimizes Penetration and Efficacy

Based on the four polysaccharides hyaluronic acid, biosaccharide gum, galactoarabinan and alginate, the technology imparts skin benefits, improves penetration and creates lasting reservoirs in skin.

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Binding Water in 3D: Cellulose Networks for Texture and Sensory Benefits

This article explores a natural raw material sustainably produced from cellulose that improves rheological and sensory properties in cosmetic products. Here, it is tested for matte effects in a face cream, for hair conditioning to reduce combing forces, and for viscosity recovery in sunscreen sprays.

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Estée Lauder VP Stresses Multi-disciplinary Networking Key to Innovation

Carl Haney, vice president Estée Lauder Companies and keynote speaker at IFSCC, captivated attendees during the first day of the event by sharing where innovation is happening.

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Brenntag Expands Networks for Lactive, Glycasol, Glypure Skin/Hair Actives; UV Filters; and Fragrance

By leveraging exclusive partnerships, cutting-edge technology and global distribution expertise, Brenntag aims to empower formulators to create next-generation products that align with market trends and consumer demands.

Patent Picks— Foam Enhancement, Functionalized Polymers, Modified Sorbitan Siloxanes, Bacterial Cellulose Network and More for Cleansing

Chosen biweekly for their relevance to personal care, Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources. This edition features technologies related to cleansing skin and hair.

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Ametek Brookfield Appoints Joseph Plante

The division vice president/business unit manager position at Ametek Brookfield is now filled. Joseph Plante will help promote company growth and innovation and manage daily operations.

In the July/August edition of Cosmetics & Toiletries, our Product Roundup featured 18 innovative ingredients, services and products from suppliers. See our Product Roundup page for full details, as well as innovations featured in past issues.

18 Innovations Worth a Second Look

In the July/August edition of Cosmetics & Toiletries, our Product Roundup featured 18 innovative ingredients, services and products from suppliers. See our Product Roundup page for full details, as well as innovations featured in past issues.

ASEAN Organic Cosmetics Market Worth $4,410.9 million by 2020

Consumer awareness, rising disposable income and increasing brand investments fueling growth.

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Epigenetic Fibroblast Revival

BASF’s latest bioactive botanical, Dermagenist™, revives aged fibroblasts, resulting in improved skin firmness and a strengthened matrix. Dermagenist is an Origanum majorana leaf extract powder that restores balance to the skin cycle by altering the epigenetic patterns of cells to reverse the signs of aging

Skin Penetration of Liposomes

There is a second category of nanoparticles that is specifically designed to penetrate skin: liposomes.

Pathways for Skin Penetration

This paper reviews recent findings about three skin penetration pathways (including a “polar pathway”) and four types of penetration enhancers (enzymes, vesicular systems, ceramides and chemical enhancers).

Skin Penetration by Quantum Dots

Quantum dots are nanocrystals that are used for imaging purposes in medical diagnostics (and not in cosmetics). They have a metallic core surrounded by an inorganic shell coating.

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Biotechnology and Cosmetics: Dermagenetics

Planet Earth has not always been the comfortable place that the human race has evolved to inhabit. At one time, the planet existed in an atmosphere of constant reduction. Instead of oxidative molecules like oxygen, carbon dioxide and nitric oxide, the environment contained principally hydrogen, methane, ammonia and hydrogen sulfide.

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Study Shows How Eczema is Genetic

A study published in Genome Biology and Evolution found that atopic dermatitis (eczema) is likely to hitchhike a ride with mutated hornerin and make the skin disease genetic.

Exploring the Depths of Percutaneous Penetration

The Perspectives in Percutaneous Penetration (PPP) conference recently was held at the Palais des Congrès de La Grande Motte. Following are some highlights most relevant to the cosmetics and personal care industry.

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