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Comparison of Age Determination by Three Evaluation Methods: Self-assessment, Expert Grader and Naïve Grader

This exploratory study investigates how consumers perceive age, using objective and subjective approaches. Results of this study suggest that when a subjective approach is implemented for age determination, subjects affix their emotions to the evaluation. The reverse logic was applicable for the expert and naïve grader methods, as grader results appeared more neutral than the self-assessment.

Dermagenetics

The advent of the complete transcribing of the human genome will forever alter our perceptions of skin care, medicine and nutrition. This column is edited by Lawrence A. Rheins, PhD.

Can your mirror track your skin's condition? HiMirror says yes.

'Mirror, Mirror, in the Internet of Things. . .

...use great caution with the advice you bring.' Just what we need. Another critic scrutinizing appearance. And before coffee no less. Yet, this unbiased, digitized evaluation offers interesting potential; and if we don't like it, we can always turn it off.

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A filtering weighing station with Smart TechnologyTM provides investment and energy savings; a flexible device that will keep you safe during precision weighing tasks.

Enhancing, Measuring Skin Penetration

Skin penetration is of great interest to personal care formulators for many reasons. Following are a few recent findings.

Predicting the Percutaneous Penetration of Cosmetic Ingredients

While previous algorithms for predicting the skin absorption of permeants was based on in vitro data, the present article proposes a quantitative structure-activity relationship (QSAR) model based on in vivo human data. Here, a set of human in vivo data is described that provides entry into predicting the penetration of cosmetic ingredients.

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Rubbing Shoulders with Massage for Improved Penetration

Rubbing is a common application method for topical products, though evidence of its efficacy remains scarce. The present article reviews research in support of this application theory. It also identifies what investigation is still needed.

Testing for Penetration of the Skin Barrier

The skin barrier is described, after which tests and case studies illustrate how to show if actives and other ingredients have or have not penetrated the skin barrier.

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Epigenetics Make Sederma Ingredient Shine

Sederma's peptide ingredient is inspired by the K-beauty "glass skin" concept, and is meant to improve skin surface quality and contribute to a dewy complexion.

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Ascorbic Acid Penetration: Uncovering Spatial Distribution

A research thesis from the University of Nottingham describes how imaging via time of flight-secondary ion mass spectrometry reveals new insights about spatial distribution and ascorbic acid penetration into the skin.

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Don’t Count On Genetics, Sunscreens are the Best Bet

In a podcast with P&G scientists Frauke Neuser, Ph.D. and Rosemarie Osborne, Ph.D., Cosmetics & Toiletries learned about genetic studies in support of the Olay brand, and more. Following is an excerpt.

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Words from Wiechers: Without Penetration, No Delivery

This somewhat tongue-in-cheek edition of our "Words from Wiechers" series offers insight to improve the efficacy of actives.

Genetic Test for Alopecia Approved in Europe

The HairDX Genetic Test for Hair Loss, a genetic baldness test manufactured by HairDX LLC, is now available as a CE Marked product under the European In Vitro Diagnostic Directive.

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Lipotec’s Peptide Regenerates Skin Using Epigenetics

Lipotec has launched PEPROAGETM peptide, which assists in leaving skin smoother, more radiant and visually rejuvenated. The peptide can be incorporated into any anti-aging formulation to help reduce skin regeneration taking place with age or in products designed to rejuvenate the skin.

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Givaudan Gets “FReSH”

Givaudan freshened up as a new member of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development to take part in initiatives, creating sustainable food systems.

A Dermatological View—Percutaneous Penetration of Amino Acids

Skin care products containing amino acids often promote the benefits conferred on the skin by these molecules. Natural amino acids found in the skin have been found to improve the health of skin through antioxidation, membrane stabilization and increasing skin’s natural moisturizing factor (NMF).

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Genetic Mutations Open Doors to Atopic Dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis may be caused by a single-gene mutation, according to new research published in Nature Genetics. Scientists believe the effects of the mutation could be partially corrected through glutamine supplementation.

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Reverse Labeling is the Best Consumer Magnet Yet

"The Inkey List" line of premium skin care by Be for Beauty turns product labeling on its head.

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