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Section: Cosmetic Ingredients > Actives

The Henry Maso Keynote Lecture, moderated by COSA chair and vice chair Caryn Weiss, of Amway (left), and Paul Lawrence, Ph.D., of BioCogent (right), respectively, consisted of a conversation with Avantha Arachchi, of A Frame Brands (center) on the importance of inclusivity in products and internal teams.

DEI, Ethnic Hair, Adaptive Photoprotection, Temperature vs. Sunscreen Penetration, Post-procedural Care and More: SCC78 Day Three

Day three of the SCC78 Annual Scientific Meeting and Technology Showcase opened with the SCC Annual Awards Breakfast featuring the Henry Maso Keynote Lecture, which set the tone for one of the event's major themes: inclusivity. Here's a brief recap.

After significant research and testing, Shin-etsu found that by utilizing silicone gels, the texture improved and the greasy feel was eliminated while emulsifiers, such as KF-6105, which the company described as the most critical, achieved stability.

Shin-Etsu Silicones Showcases L-Ascorbic Acid Formulating at the SCC76

After significant research and testing, Shin-Etsu found that by utilizing silicone gels, the texture of an anhydrous 10% L-ascorbic acid serum system improved and the greasy feel was eliminated while emulsifiers such as KF-6105 achieved stability.

Cordyceps militaris (pictured) is used as the substrate from which the active essence is fermented to create Bloomage Biotech's Bioyouth-FCM Cordyceps Militaris Ferment Filtrate.

Bloomage Highlights Hair Shield, Scalp Care and Fermented Anti-aging at SCC76

The Hyanutra-RH nourishing hair shield and Bioyouth-FCM anti-aging ingredient are based on ferment filtrates, and the Biobloom Microecobeauty ME-1/ME-2 scalp care ingredient takes a postbiotic approach.

SCCP Assesses Tea Tree Oil

When exposed to air and heat, tea tree oil is prone to oxidation and yields epoxides and other oxidation products that contribute to its skin sensitizing potential.

Product developers have incorporated these materials to restore lost functioning in skin after menopause due to estrogen deficiency.

Genistein Safe, Daidzein Inconclusive: SCCS Opinion

The European Commission's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) released its opinion on the safety of genistein and daidzein in terms of potential endocrine disruption.

SCC Tackles Claims Substantiation and Genetic Testing at Annual Meeting

At the Society of Cosmetic Chemists' (SCC) Annual Scientific Meeting and Technology Showcase, which took place on Dec. 12-13, 2013 at the New York Hilton, pertinent subjects were tackled, such as modern claims substantiation, nanomaterials, genetic testing and cosmetic dermatology.

During the Midwest SCC meeting in November, Amanda Rountree, R&D chemist for PLZ Aeroscience Corp., discussed BOV aerosols versus traditional aerosols.

Midwest SCC Meeting Recap: BOVs, Calcium OSA and More

During the Midwest SCC November meeting, virtual presentations were given pertaining to bag on valve aerosols (BOVs); tips on joining the cosmetic industry; and using calcium octenylsuccinate (OSA) to formulate sunscreens. Officer installations for 2021 also were announced, as was the Stanley Allured award recipient.

The February Midwest SCC webinar discussed the increasing trend of upcycling in personal care. With this in mind, presenters from Renmatix revealed its Acer Rubrum Extract, an upcycled emulsifier for skin care and more.

Midwest SCC: Upcycling in Personal Care and Red Maple Emulsifier

The February 2021 Midwest SCC virtual meeting discussed the increasing trend of upcycling in personal care. With this in mind, presenters from Renmatix highlighted the company's Acer rubrum extract, an upcycled emulsifier.

The bigger impact is that concerns over the potential endocrine-disrupting effects of bisphenols will no doubt put other cosmetic ingredients with the same alleged effects front and center (again), drawing interest from regulators.

Endocrine Disruptors in the EU, SCCS Opinions and NGO Pressure to Crack Down

From November 2022–February 2023, organizations in seven European Union member states tested 121 products and found bisphenols of high concern in 47 of them, per Chemical Watch. NGOs are urging regulators to impose stricter regulation on all bisphenols.

PreBIULIN AGA (INCI: Inulin) is a natural prebiotic reportedly proven to help rebalance the skin’s microbiota and clinically proven to offer skin hydration.

Ultra Highlights Prebiotics, Sustainable Cellulose and More at CaliSCC Suppliers' Day

Offerings include prebiotics for microbiota in compromised skin, highly fibrillated cellulose for suspension and emulsion stabilization, a highly stable water-soluble vitamin C derivative and a natural-origin delivery system for skin brightening.

New for SCC Annual Meeting: Optics, China Regulations and Hair Growth

The SCC Annual Meeting, held Dec. 6 and 7, 2012, in Manhattan, went off without a hitch after hurricane Sandy blasted the East Coast in late October. While the national office is still operating at less than 100%, many attendees reported feeling lucky they experienced minimal effects from the storm.

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Anti-aging Mushroom, Sensitive Skin, Mineral Sunscreen and Thickening at CaliSCC

BASF highlights four new launches and concepts it will present at the California Supplier's day, addressing under-eye circles, sensitive skin, sun protection and product thickening.

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Well Aging, Stem Cells, Microbiome and Natural Actives in Skin Care

The actives market for personal care shows no signs of slowing. Where will it grow? Revisiting topics from the latest SCC Annual Meeting gives some indication.

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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IFSCC Has Some Fun with Sun

Sunscreen failure, SPF as a myth, an alternative vitamin D and others were topics of discussion at the sun care session during the IFSCC Congress. Following are some highlights.

The innovations were Allinea for anti-frizz; Cellfie for anti-aging; Miracne for anti-acne; and ProShine to enhance the natural pigment of hair.

Chemyunion Features Latest Innovations at CASCC

Innovations included Allinea for anti-frizz; Cellfie for anti-aging; Miracne for anti-acne; and ProShine to enhance hair's natural pigment.

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Skin Care Gets Emotional at IFSCC

Researchers looked at skin care from a new perspective—a psychological one—during IFSCC 2018 in Munich.

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Skin Biology Prevails at IFSCC Korea

Skin was certainly "in" during the opening sessions of the IFSCC Korea Conference, ranging from presentations on the microbiome and a sebaceous gland model, to autophagy as an approach to improve pigmented spots.

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