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Keeping Cosmetics in Check: Makeup as a 'Weapon' to Fight Age Discrimination

In this Keeping Cosmetics in Check, Karl Laden, Ph.D., highlights age discrimination, suggesting makeup could fight it. He also dismisses the uphill battle to change perceptions on aging. C&T somewhat disagreed, so we dug deeper in a Q&A follow-up.

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Fighting the Good Fight: Hydration’s Role in Keeping the Skin Healthy

Human skin is subjected to all sorts of challenges from the various environments it encounters. so, keeping it hydrated is crucial to maintaining its ability to respond and defend the body.

Anti-aging innovation was on full display at in-cosmetics Global.

[in-cosmetics Global] 10 Anti-aging Innovations from in-cosmetics Global

A wave of new technologies emerged at this year's event, featuring the latest research and claims.

Addressing aging at every stage of life is a growing area of innovation focus.

[in-cosmetics Global] Aging Well

The latest innovations for aging consumers from Lipotec, Lipotrue, Silab and Merck.

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[podcast] Sizing up Nanotechnology in Cosmetics

Learn why size matters in an exclusive interview podcast with Russ Walters, Ph.D., of Johnson & Johnson, where he reviews nanoparticles and nanotechnology, among other concepts, within cosmetics.

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Industry Insight: CAS9 and CRISPR Technology, Implications for Cosmetics?

In this excerpt, adapted from our podcast, Stanley Qi, Ph.D., explains what the CRISPR gene editing technology is and its potential benefit to cosmetics.

The Innovation Zone at in-cosmetics 2013 in Paris.

Formulating New Beauty at in-cosmetics 2014

in-cosmetics 2014 (Hamburg Messe Germany, April 1-3) puts formulating in the spotlight while uncovering the most important industry trends and developments for 2014 and beyond.

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8 Ingredients You'll Find This November at in-cosmetics Asia 2024

Passport/visa? Check. Power adapter? Check. In-cos Asia badge? ... Don't forget! You'll be "wheels up" for Bangkok before you know it — and we can't wait. Here's a sneak preview of 8 ingredients you'll find there.

IFSCC Probes into the Biology of Cosmetics

Parrot feathers, stem cells, melanin, cellulite and epidermal tight junctions were among the many biology-themed papers presented during the 25th IFSCC Congress, held Oct. 6–9, 2008, in Barcelona. This heavy focus on biology is indicative of the evolving actives arena and likely a direct response to the antiaging consumer trend.

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The Naturally-Derived, Highly Versatile Cosmetics Ingredient

Create a wide range of highly performing cosmetics that appeal to earth-conscious consumers with Zemea® propanediol—the naturally-derived carrier and diluent chemical intermediate building block.

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Fermentation Cosmetics: Bubbling Over With Innovation, Literally

While fermentation is perhaps best known for its application in food production, the process has gained interest from the cosmetics industry. This article briefly reviews recent examples of fermentation ingredients in cosmetics.

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NEW Vibrancy in Color Cosmetics: LexFeel Vibrant

LexFeel® Vibrant is a sensory modifying and structuring agent that improves payoff and allows for formulations with brilliant colors, unique textures and light skin feel. Unlike the greasy feel or drag associated with typical structuring agents, LexFeel® Vibrant gives the perfect balance of body and light luxurious feel to emulsion and anhydrous systems.

Skin care is driving the active ingredient market, according to Kline data.

[in-cosmetics Global] Skin Care Is Driving Actives Market Innovation and Growth

Actives are driving innovation, primarily in Europe, the United States, China and Brazil.

New Laminin Peptide for Innovative Skin Care Cosmetics

A new oligo laminin peptide stimulates extracellular matrix biosynthesis and promotes cell adhesion, which is of great interest in tissue regeneration and the fight against aging.

Clinical Relevance of Topical Active Delivery Systems in Cosmetics

Depending on a drug or cosmetic ingredient’s intended target, topical delivery systems are broadly categorized as either transdermal drug or dermal drug/cosmetic. Transdermal drug delivery (TDD) is the controlled release of drugs through intact skin to obtain therapeutic levels systematically and to affect specified targets for specific purposes such as contraception, among others.

Penetration of Cosmetics Into and Through the Stratum Corneum

The penetration routes of substances through the stratum corneum and how these transport pathways function are becoming better understood. Despite this progress, however, the penetration mechanisms of cosmetic formulations remain mysterious. This overview presents current knowledge on the various pathways of penetration, and suggests that even if cosmetic formulations penetrate no deeper than the surface, their efficacy may still be optimal.

Evaluating Essential Oils in Cosmetics: Antioxidant Capacity and Functionality

In the present work, the antioxidant capacities of three essential oils derived from basil and thyme were evaluated using a photochemiluminescence (PCL)-based assay. In addition, since the base formulation can affect the antioxidant activity of oils contained therein, ingredient interactions within final formulations were investigated.

Clinical Relevance of Topical Active Delivery Systems in Cosmetics

Depending on a drug or cosmetic ingredient’s intended target, topical delivery systems are broadly categorized as either transdermal drug or dermal drug/cosmetic. Transdermal drug delivery (TDD) is the controlled release of drugs through intact skin to obtain therapeutic levels systematically and to affect specified targets for specific purposes such as contraception, among others.

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