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Skin Aging Characteristics of Russian Women

There appear to be no published studies on facial aging in Russian women, despite clear interest from the industry in this market. In order to formulate products, it is necessary to understand the end consumer. This article therefore explores a recent study of 203 Russian women and describes their aging specificities versus other, more studied Caucasian populations.

Role of Photography in Acne Metrics*

To optimally treat acne, an accurate severity assessment is required1 and while visual assessments have relied on text descriptions, lesion counting and photographic methods, an ideal grading system would be more accurate and reproducible. Further, its ease of use, and time and monetary costs are also important. Here, the authors consider different approaches for improved acne assessments using photography.

The Balancing Act of Multifunctional Cosmetics

The success of BB creams is undeniable, and it has launched an alphabet-heavy trend in both skin and hair care. However, what challenge does this pose for formulators? During the C&T Summit, Prithwiraj Maitra, PhD, will discuss the challenges of multifunctional products and their components from a material scientist's perspective.

Exploring the Depths of Percutaneous Penetration

The Perspectives in Percutaneous Penetration (PPP) conference recently was held at the Palais des Congrès de La Grande Motte. Following are some highlights most relevant to the cosmetics and personal care industry.

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Fantastic Feats of Protean Cosmetic Ingredients

Protean refers to flexible, versatile and adaptable ingredients, which assume many roles in formulations. Several notable multi-tasking ‘stars’ such as these are in the cosmetic raw materials universe. Their astonishing behaviors are described here.

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Packaging: The ‘Silent Salesman’ of Cosmetics

Product packaging is nearly as important, if not more so, than the ingredients in it. This article examines a brief history, classes and properties of various types of packaging, and provides examples of the latest pack advances.

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120 Hours of Hydration: Provital’s Hydrafence

Hydrafence was designed to provide 120 hours of consistent hydration, while strengthening the skin's barrier and accelerating recovery, per the brand.

Hims & Hers' skin care expansion includes a cleanser, moisturizer, daily SPF, spot corrector and face oil.

Hims & Hers Doubles Skin Care Offerings

The expansion includes a cleanser, moisturizer, daily SPF, spot corrector and face oil.

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Study of Twins Correlates Aging with Genetics

While up to 40% of aging-related changes in skin are due to non-genetic factors, a recent study found a high correlation between the photodamage scores among both monozygotic (identical) and dizygotic (fraternal) twins.

P&G Beauty Decreasing Use of DEP, Triclosan

The company is on track to have its products be phthalate- and triclosan-free by 2014.

Hard Water Raises Risk of Infant Eczema

Researchers from King's College London have uncovered a new hard (water) truth: hard water, i.e., that containing higher levels of calcium carbonate, increases the risk of eczema in infants.

Review of Pseudopeptidic Compounds for Biocompatible Gels

Simple pseudopeptides derived from natural amino acids can be designed and prepared as efficient gelators for a variety of solvents, and with a high potential for biocompatibility. The appropriate selection of structural components, reviewed herein, shows how to produce gels with tailored properties, including high thermal stability.

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Frequency of Preservative Use Update Through 2014

It has been four years since this author last reviewed the preservatives being used in U.S. and Canadian cosmetics. Since then, continuing attacks on preservatives, MIT, triclosan and others have kept formulators scrambling. This report discusses some of these attacks and compares numbers, to see what impact these attacks have had.

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Report Explores Growth of Baby Body Care

Packaged Facts cites growth of the US$6.9 billion U.S. baby care market, in part, to Americans' embrace of luxury health and beauty care products; notes infant body care now emphasized in prestige outlets.

Food-centric concepts have hit a new high in the wake of the clean beauty movement.

The Next Wave of Foodie Beauty

Delicious innovations in formulations and marketing.

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Improving the Appearance of Facial Pores

In this study of pore size and sebum composition, the authors report that topical application of polyoxyethylene/polyoxypropylene dimethyl ether improves skin texture and reduces parakeratosis in facial skin, making large pores less visible.

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In the Thick of It (continued)

This article continues the discussion from our print edition on the relationship between structure and function for polyelectrolyte crosspolymers. Click through to read Part II in our Digital Edition.

Rinse-off Serum for Skin Tightening

Peter Thomas Roth utilized a trio of skin tighteners to create a rinse-off serum said to instantly tighten and firm skin.

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