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Feverfew and Licorice for Anti-inflammatory Benefits

Feverfew and licorice have notable anti-inflammatory characteristics and may be used in lieu of topical steroid creams to treat sensitive skin and moderate atopic dermatitis, according to one LA-based dermatologist.

Pinus Pinaster Bark to Soothe and Protect

In order to survive in extreme environments, this pine has developed substances contained within the bark that protect and defend the plant from external aggressions.

Colorless Carotenoids for Antiaging Inside and Out

Natural colorless carotenoids are beneficial for antiaging and health benefits, according to IBR Ltd.

Caviar, Diamonds and Gold in Personal Care

There is an emerging trend towards using expensive, luxurious and rare ingredients in "super premium" products.

Caffeine Surfaces in Hair and Skin Care

Caffeine is known as the ultimate pick-me-up in many beverages. However, it is found to also have some strong stimulating properties in the skin care arena.

Citruskin is an upcycled, clear yellow, Mandarin aqueous extract that is said to help the skin defend itself from extrinsic factors and soothe sensitive skin.

Biolie Reduces Redness and Irritation with Citruskin

Citruskin is an upcycled, clear yellow, mandarin aqueous extract that is said to help soothe the skin and help it defend itself from extrinsic factors.

After 5 applications, Quinoa Pro EX reduced damage in the hair shaft by 26%.

Hydrolyzed Quinoa for Hair Repair and Gloss

Quinoa Pro EX (INCI Name: Hydrolyzed Quinoa) is a hydrolyzed quinoa protein from TRI-K Industries that is designed to bind to the hair shaft and penetrate the cortex, bringing moisture and repair deep into the hair.

Lightening, Boosting and Protecting with Colorless Carotenoids

Phytoene and phytofluene (P&P) are carotenoids that are precursors in the biosynthetic pathway of other carotenoids. These materials occur naturally in microorganisms, algae and other plants and exhibit benefits for skin care including skin lightening, anti-inflammatory activity and protection against UV and oxidative damage, as is shown here.

Color Development Using Silicone Emulsifiers and Dispersants

Several types of PEG/PPG dimethicones and acrylate silicone copolymers were selected, and significant differences in their ability to disperse and stabilize pigments were studied. As the particle size got smaller, the color became deeper and stronger.

Axillary Odor: Its Physiology, Microbiology And Chemistry

This article surveys recent reports on the physiology, microbiology and chemistry of axillary malodor, as well as the thresholds for perceiving various axillary odors.

Lightening, Boosting and Protecting with Colorless Carotenoids

Phytoene and phytofluene (P&P) are carotenoids that are precursors in the biosynthetic pathway of other carotenoids. These materials occur naturally in microorganisms, algae and other plants and exhibit benefits for skin care including skin lightening, anti-inflammatory activity and protection against UV and oxidative damage, as is shown here.

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Measuring and Pre-selecting Functional Filler Pigments

Functional filler pigments play an important role in adjusting optical properties such as transparency and soft focus effects in cosmetics. However, their suitability for specific formulas is not apparent until time-consuming tests using many different fillers have been conducted. A new method to predetermine the soft focus effects of functional filler pigments is described here.

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[video] Sensory Suspense for Foam and Pigments

Suspending in low-viscocity formulas, Lubrizol's recent polymer launch presents formulators with a new tool. The new ingredient was highlighted at NYSCC Suppliers' Day. Watch the video for a demo.

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[video] Penetrating Hyaluronic Acid: Insights and Efficacy

In this video interview, sponsored by Contipro, Rachel Grabenhofer, of Cosmetics & Toiletries, digs into why and how hyaluronic acid (HA) is taking the mainstream media by storm. Iva Dolečková, Ph.D., of Contipro, shares her insights. Watch now; it's free.

Anti-dandruff Efficacy of Sodium Shale Oil Sulfonate Versus Coal Tar

Coal tar is an effective antidandruff active, but it contains compounds that are proven carcinogens. In this article sodium shale oil sulfonate is shown in preliminary results for the first time to have antidandruff efficacy equivalent to that of coal tar with none of coal tar’s toxic potential.

Metabolism of Vitamin D in Skin: Benefits for Skin Care Applications

The skin innately possesses metabolic pathways and receptors to protect against external assaults. Here, one protective component, 7-dehydrocholesterol or provitamin D, naturally present in the skin, is described, which serves as the precursor for active metabolites that influence the formation and maintenance of barrier function, the activation of antimicrobial peptides, photoprotective activities, and protection against senescence.

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C&T Summit: Mark Chandler Delves Into the World of Sensory Engineering…

Mark Chandler returns for the 2015 C&T Summit to further immerse attendees in the world of sensory engineering. He led a widely popular lab at the 2014 Summit, which covered the technical aspects of creating sensory effects in formulations. Participants, working in groups, were given mock marketing briefs and a palette of sample formulas to explore that best met the target application.

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Anti-Aging Hair Care through the Legendary Power of the Baobab

Anti-aging is quickly becoming a large and formidable category in hair care. The description for anti-aging of hair can be explained by a product that provides multi-functional benefits including damage recovery, protection, strength, nourishment and conditioning effects. The anti-aging claim can now be found in all hair care segments, including shampoos, conditioners, serums, colorants and styling agents.

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