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Patent Picks— Emolliency, Antioxidant, Colorstay and Styling Benefits in Hair

Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources. This edition features patents related to hair care, including hair styling, conditioning, colorstay and more.

Ingredient Profile—Ascorbic Acid

L-Ascorbic acid (AscA), more commonly referred to as vitamin C, is best known for its vital role in human health and nutrition, where it functions as a cofactor in enzymatic reactions, such as collagen synthesis, and as an antioxidant.

Animals turn to the argan tree for food. Goats often climb the trees to reach and eat the fruit, standing among the branches, which can make for a peculiar sight.

Inside Ingredients: Argan Oil

Argan oil is rich in vitamin E, a strong antioxidant, which lends itself to healthy skin, hair and eyes.

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Industry Insight: A Turmeric Take on Lip Balm

In this "Industry Insight," Hemali Gunt, Ph.D., head of clinical scientific affairs for Burt’s Bees, discussed turmeric's anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects and how it was integrated into a healing lip balm, which was shown to improve the product’s benefits. Following is an excerpt adapted from our discussion.

Exposure to the elements and psychological stress, combined with the lowered levels of collagen, elastin, HA and moisture that occur naturally over time, demonstrate that skin aging is a multi-layered, multifaceted process. This reinforces the need for a combined approach for truly effective anti-aging results.

Layering Efficacies to Reverse Photoaging: A Multifunctional Serum Case Study

This case study explains how ingredients with different efficacies were chosen to build a multifunctional serum to reduce signs of photoaging. Antioxidant, skin defense, keratinocyte renewal, increased HA and moisture content, etc., tests are described.

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Extracts in Hemp Seed Oil – Multiple Benefits for Skin and Hair

Bio-Botanica has developed a new line of extracts in hemp (Cannabis Sativa) seed oil for skin and hair applications. We have extracted plant material directly into hemp seed oil to create products that combine the benefits of each botanical component synergistically with the hemp seed oil, to attain optimum efficacy.

Mediating Shaving Irritation

Tocopheryl phosphate in its complexed form as disodium lauriminodipropionate tocopheryl phosphates mediates the clinical signs of irritated and sensitive skin, such as redness, folliculitis, stinging, and itching induced by shaving.

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Read the Label: Verso No. 4 Hydration Boost Serum

This product highlights a high concentration of niacinamide combined with proprietary colloidal oat extracts and oils to keep skin hydrated, smooth and beautiful. Do the ingredients match? Read on to find out.

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[N.A.S.]™ Vibrant Collection, vegan botanical extracts for hybrid make-up

Givaudan Active Beauty launches the [N.A.S.]™ Vibrant Collection, five powders with potent skin benefits, fusing make-up and skincare.

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Congratulations to our three outstanding Allé Award Winners: DEFENSIL®-PURE, MYRAMAZE®-ESSENCE and RADICARE®-ECO

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Read the Label: Count to Zen Rejuvenating Hand & Body Crème

Count to Zen Rejuvenating Hand Cream is an Asia-inspired U.S. product, described as an intensely hydrating, quick absorbing, cream-textured hand treatment. This column will review the ingredient listing for claims substantiation and functionality.

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Read the Label: Shiseido Waso Quick Gentle Cleanser

Shiseido's Waso Quick Gentle Cleanser is an alcohol-free, oil-free, honey-gel cleanser that claims to foam without water to remove makeup, dirt and excess oil. This column reviews the ingredient list for claims substantiation and functionality.

IntegriButter Mango Fruit Blend can be utilized in skin, scalp and body care, eye and lip and various color cosmetic products.

Integrity Ingredients Corp. Revitalizes with IntegriButter Mango Fruit Blend

IntegriButter Mango Fruit Blend can be utilized in skin, scalp and body care, eye and lip and various color cosmetic products.

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Read the Label: Perricone MD's Soothing Post-Shave Treatment for Men

Capturing the latest phenomenon in skin care, cannabidiol, this professional product from Perricone MD claims to soothe irritated skin post-shave. Here, Katerina Steventon, Ph.D., reviews the label to see if the claims and ingredients match.

Global specialty ingredient supplier Croda is set to release four products as a part of their Unique Textured collection. The lineup showcases a diverse range of beauty textures to inspire indie beauty brands.

Croda Releases Unique Textures Collection

Global specialty ingredient supplier Croda has released four products as a part of its Unique Textured collection. The lineup showcases a diverse range of beauty textures to inspire indie beauty brands.

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Cosmetics & Toiletries Formulary: Hair and Scalp

Volume, growth, loss, styling and moisture are among the top hair-related search terms on the Cosmetics & Toiletries website. In response, following are some of the latest formulas we've received to impart these (and other) benefits to hair.

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Cosmetics & Toiletries Hair Treatments and Repair Formulary

The following hair treatment and repair formulas, including hair and scalp moisturizers, hair repair serum and hair tonic are offered as a basis from which to build and create your own. Readers should note in some cases, companies or ingredients may have changed. Read on for more.

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Top Ingredients, Claims and Categories Since COVID-19

The stay-at-home movement prompted by COVID-19 has driven interest in several key cosmetic ingredients, claims and categories, including propolis, "purifying," hand masks and others. Spate co-founder Yarden Horwitz presented these in a recent SCC webinar.

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