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Type: Article
Section: Formulas/Products
Magazine
Bioferments in Beauty: Infusing Antioxidant and Microbiome Benefits into Skin
The current article reviews various types of bioferments and their reported benefits for skin and hair care, such as antioxidant and probiotic effects. It also demonstrates the antioxidant activity of one bioferment and provides select commercial examples
Magazine
TCM Secrets for Skin Health: Horny Goat Weed to Subdue
C. acnes
Biofilm, Inflammation
Here, an extract of
Epimedium
, or horny goat weed, was tested in vitro for effects against
C. acnes
film formation and inflammatory mediators, for future blemish control applications.
Skin Care
Cosmetics & Toiletries
Intensive Skin Care Formulary
The following intensive skin care formulas such as an anti-inflammatory cream and more are offered as a basis from which to build and create your own. Readers should note in some cases, companies or ingredients may have changed. Read on for more.
Formulating Basics
Formulating on Trend: AHA Deodorant
In this installment of "Formulating on Trend," the author describes how to formulate an AHA deodorant, to target odor-causing microbes, incorporating humectants, preservatives and more.
Video
[video] Cosmetics R&D Vlog: COVID-19 and Changes in Skin
Two skin issues brought about by COVID-19 include Zoom psychosis and friction afflictions. Dermatologist Zoe Diana Draelos, M.D., explains these and others, in this video interview.
Sun Care
Unique Rosemary Extract that Protects Skin from Urban Stress
Protection from oxidative and airborne pollution is vital to good skin health; learn about Sensient’s newest in-vivo validated botanical active, Natpure® Xtra Vitality.
Formulating Basics
Comparatively Speaking: Fatty Acid vs. Amino Acid
Terms like fatty acid, triglyceride, amino acid, hydroxy acid and the like can sometimes get blurred in common use. This installment of "Comparatively Speaking" aims to clarify them.
Formulating Basics
Formulating on Trend
In this installment of "Formulating on Trend," the author describes how to formulate products aligning with the K-beauty trend for "glass" skin, achieved by creating a soft-focus effect, and the use of freshwater thickeners, preservatives and more.
Formulating Basics
Read the Label: Clarins' Extra-Firming Lip and Contour Balm
This "Read the Label" discusses the Extra-Firming Lip and Contour Balm by Clarins. Key ingredients analyzed include microcrystalline wax, paraffin, shea butter, raspberry seed oil and more.
Literature/Data
Comparatively Speaking: EFAs in Pharma vs. Cosmetics and COVID-19 Potential
In this Comparatively Speaking, Tony O’Lenick presents an edited excerpt from an article in
Inform
relating materials well-known by cosmetic chemists: essential fatty acids (EFAs). Highlighted here is their novel bioactivity in relation to COVID-19.
Colorant
X-Free Nail Polish: Scientific Evidence and Market Reality, A Commentary
This commentary reviews claims and scientific evidence for hazards associated with ingredients omitted from nail polishes and marketed as such. It aims to arm product developers with both the scientific evidence and market reality, and envisions a time when both sides can meet in the middle.
Literature/Data
Dermal Depths: Understanding Aging in Black Facial Skin*
How does skin aging progress differently in dark versus light skin? The present article reviews what’s known and elucidates the need for further research to describe and quantify aging in Black skin. Approaches to proper protection and care for dark skin also are outlined in brief.
Consumers/Market
Industry Insight: Anti-aging for Darker Skin Tones
In the following excerpt, adapted from a video interview, Cynthia Johnson (CJ), Founder and CEO of Cindy J Cosmetic Labs, LLC, offers insights on biological differences between darker and lighter skin tones. Additionally, she provides advice about formulating anti-aging products for those with mature, darker complexions.
Anti-aging/Face
Formulating Forum: Lip-smacking Care Cosmetics—Addressing Lip Aging
Lips slowly begin to form wrinkles with time and additional factors, including facial movements, dehydration, smoking, etc., largely contribute to lip aging. The present article offers insights on mechanisms of lip aging and treatments, to support formulators developing non-invasive lip care, protection, moisturization and more.
Anti-aging/Face
Joybliss™, a novel green active ingredient with a plumping efficacy
Discover how to increase positiveness in your mood and decrease your vocal stress markers by filling the wheel of plumping with Joybliss™
Methods/Tools
Words from Wiechers: Bad Hair Day
This Words from Wiechers highlights the lack of formulations for segments of the population that have specific needs based upon hair or skin type. Presenting Wiechers's insights is Tony O'Lenick; Ali Syed, Ph.D., of Avalon Industries, shares additional expertise.
Skin Care
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.
Literature/Data
Stirring Debate: Methylene Blue for Reef-safe Sunscreens?
Methylene blue was previously covered for its potential as an alternative "reef safe" sunscreen. This stirred some debate among readers, as the following excerpts from their comments reveal. See what you think.
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