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Type: Article
Section: Testing
Method/Process
'Testing Tactics in Hair' Column Series — An Index of Works by Trefor Evans, Ph.D.
From 2013-202, adviser and columnist Trefor Evans, Ph.D., wrote the column series, "Testing Tactics in Hair" for
Cosmetics & Toiletries
, covering methods to measure damage, treatments, claims and more. This is an index of his works.
Efficacy
Hyperbranched Dextrin for Soothing, Microbiome-friendly Skin Care
To provide a natural solution for sensitive skin, a hyperbranched dextrin was developed and tested for soothing and protective effects. The absence of adverse effects on the microbiome also was assessed by a third party, with promising results.
Tech/Equipment/Services
Consistency of Vaselinum Album and Flavum - Hollow Cone Method (EU Pharmacopeia)
The penetrometer PNR 12 is suitable for consistency measurements required in the pharmaceutical industry. Various test kits are available for different pharmaceutical products and standards like the official WHO method European Pharmacopoeia 2.9.9.
Efficacy
How Dissolving HA Microneedles Change Before/After Application
Dissolvable microneedles have gained popularity to overcome the skin barrier and deliver actives. Here, SEM was used to evaluate changes that occur to microneedles upon application. The results could provide claims and regulatory classification insights.
Tech/Equipment/Services
Are Your Formulations Affecting DNA Methylation?
Determine how active ingredients and finished formulations impact DNA methylation produced by stressors such as UV, blue light and diesel particulate matter with DNA Methylation Services from Genemarkers.
Efficacy
Jojoba Oil Esters Ease Inflammation, Sensitivity and Water Loss from Skin and the Environment
Water scarcity has become a major concern and jojoba is known to flourish under controlled low water conditions. As such, jojoba wax esters were explored for skin care to reduce inflammation and sensitivity and to provide hydration over a 24-hr period.
Method/Process
Environmental Stress Panel for Evaluating Diesel Particulate Matter==> download our unique Gene Expression Panels Guide at no cost
Genemarkers, a trusted partner for applying genomic technologies to personal care product development, has launched a new testing service to evaluate how product formulations protect or repair skin in response to diesel particulate matter (DPM).
Rheology/Thickener
How Natural Butylene Glycol Advances Market and Rheology Dynamics
Demand for sustainable ingredients in cosmetics and personal care is well-known. Here, a sustainable natural butylene glycol is described to advance this trend and its effects on viscosity and elasticity are assessed in five test formulas.
Method/Process
DNA Metabarcoding Tracks Traceability of Naturals: Wild Teasel Case Study
This study authenticates
D. fullonum
from raw material to final ingredient. It compares
D. fullonum
and
D. sylvestris
in a three-step study by: barcoding the raw material, metabarcoding the two extracts and bioinformatics processing.
Magazine
Punica Granatum
Pericarp Extract Takes Transversal Routes to Rebalance Acneic Skin
The molecular richness of immature pericarps of Punica granatum was identified and extracted to develop a natural active that targets four biological components of acne. Its efficacy was investigated as described in this article.
Magazine
Jasmine Activates Mind/Skin Wellness Through Touch Receptor
A jasmine-based skin care solution is described here to reduce this impact by activating gentle touch receptors and thereby improve well-being and skin integrity.
Microbiology
Determining Preservative Efficacy in W/O Formulas, Part II: Making Microbiological Safety Assessments
The relevance of microbiological tests for w/o formulas has been questioned, mandating a more holistic approach. This second article in a series examines the failure rate of PETs for w/o products but looks at why this does not mean insufficient stability.
Magazine
Microrelief x Capacitance Reveal Moisturizing Effects of an Upcycled Postbiotic in Hand Skin
This article describes an approach to demonstrate the moisturizing efficacy of an upcycled postbiotic ferment using a novel digital imaging system that captures changes in the skin surface upon treatment.
Tech/Equipment/Services
Next-generation Sequencing for Personal Care Product Development
Introducing Genemarkers’ NextGen sequencing, a cost-effective method for analyzing differentially expressed genes to detect novel biomarkers. This method can help discover new pathways and biological mechanisms of action for ingredients and formulations.
Consumers/Market
Efficacy Testing Market Worth $423 Million by 2027
Like other markets, efficacy testing, including for cosmetics, is projected to substantially increase in revenue by 2027, largely due to pharmaceuticals and biotechnology making constant advancements in relation to public views and the pandemic.
Microbiology
Determining Preservative Efficacy in W/O Formulas, Part I: Test Performance and Limitations
Microbiological test methods for w/o formulas have raised questions in terms of suitability. They also require a more critical view of the results than other product types. This first article in a two-part series reviews the limitations of such methods.
Magazine
Brown Seaweed Ferment Propagates UV Damage Protection for Skin
To prevent and repair UV-induced skin damage, a sustainable ingredient was developed from
Sargassum vulgare
, a brown seaweed that naturally evolved phlorotannins to defend against UV damage.
Magazine
Exaggerated Wash Test to Clinically Validate ‘Care Cleansing’ Mildness
To test such products under real-use conditions, an exaggerated cumulative clinical is proposed and demonstrated here in a study assessing the mildness of a care cleansing formula.
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