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More and More, Beauty Synonymous With Wellness

Wellness as beauty is a bottom up development that is, and has been, 100% driven by changes in consumer behavior and regimes. Words such as 'energy' and 'de-stressing' resonate with consumers, and it is up to brand owners to adapt their products to meet the demands of beauty as wellness.

Translating Sensation to (and from) Personal Care

Converging multiple sensory experiences in one personal care product can differentiate it from others on the shelf. Translating sensations to (and from) personal care will therefore be addressed by sensory expert John Hayes, PhD, at the June 22 and 23, 2015, Cosmetics & Toiletries Summit in Philadelphia.

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News and Insights from Cosmetics & Toiletries: 4/13/2018

It's ingredient season, and Cosmetics & Toiletries assistant editor Brooke is back with the latest news on in-cosmetics launches, technology in personal care and more.

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Comparatively Speaking: Volatility and D5 Replacements

In the latest installment of his “Comparatively Speaking” series, Tony O’Lenick and colleagues consider how different tests yield different volatility results for silicone compounds presented as D5 replacements.

Formula Anatomy Deciphered—Color Foundations and Bases

The category of color cosmetics referred to as foundations, also known as bases, strives to achieve a complex mix of functional, sensorial and aesthetic effects. These all-over facial cosmetics aim to hide minor skin imperfections like wrinkles and blemishes; to even and modify the skin color of the face; and to alter the light reflection capability and luminosity of the face and neck—all while maintaining a natural-looking and velvety appearance.

Soap: Our Old Friend and Great Emulsifier

Cosmetic chemists are being constantly bombarded by raw material suppliers promising the latest and greatest new chemistry.

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What Women Want: Natural Ingredients and Transparency

"The number of consumers who are making purchase decisions primarily based on the price of a product is decreasing; as the significance of knowing exactly what they are putting on their skin becomes more important."

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Silicone Elastomer Technologies for Feel and Performance

Obtaining the desired feel and performance in a formula has been greatly simplified by the evolution of silicone chemistry. Silicones have been popular cosmetic ingredients for decades, and have led to innovative textures in skin care and makeup. Though they began as basic linear polymer systems, technologies have evolved to develop various forms from these main backbones.

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Managing Adversities: Atopic Dermatitis and the Microbiome

The AD process and S. aureus provide targets for intervention, which can be explored in vitro as described here. Although not causative, there is a strong correlation between the severity of AD and density of S. aureus in the microbiome.

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Industry Insight: Microbiome Interactions and Skin Health

New research from Amway and Microbiome Insights underlines the connections between skin health and the microbiome. In our exclusive two-part podcast series, Greg Hillebrand, Ph.D., and Malcolm Kendall share what they've learned; following is an excerpt.

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Formula Focus: Sensitive and Compromised Skin Strengthener

This editor's pick from Mibelle Biochemistry is a simple, 11-ingredient formula featuring vegan beta glucan from baker's yeast to rebalance the immune system in skin, soothe irritation and strengthen the skin barrier.

Oral and Topical Echium Oil for Skin Benefits

In the present article, the oral administration of echium oil is shown to increase collagen levels in the skin as well as barrier functioning and skin conductance. When applied topically, the oil increases dermal structural proteins, which results in a reduction in fine lines and wrinkles, and inhibits UV-induced inflammation.

Metabolism and Modulation of Hyaluronan Levels in Skin

This is the last in a series of articles that review the literature on hyaluronan, which also sometimes goes by the name hyaluronic acid.

Isopentyldiol for Improved Sensory, Formulation and Manufacturing Benefits

A novel safe hydrotrope and wetting agent with exceptional skin feel is evaluated here for its solvent power and versatility in cosmetic formulas. Key features examined are sensory properties, hair feel modification and improvement of foam performance in skin cleansers.

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Microfiltered Snail Slime for Skin Health and Care

La Lumaca Bio farms snails to produce a microfiltered slime, also known as burr or bava, that is rich in allantoin and glycolic acid. This material imparts healing and renewal benefits for skin care applications.

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Skin Defense Trio and Fat Blaster from Biosil

Pollution, photodamage and epidermal assault are the targets of three skin care ingredients offered byBiosil; not to mention a novel fat fighter.

Devices Have Consumer Interest and Room to Grow

Women who use skin care devices have a high level of satisfaction. However, the penetration rates of these high-tech gadgets are low across most regions due to lack of awareness, indicating a significant opportunity.

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Label Challenge: Caress Exfoliating Body Wash and Winners

Cosmetics & Toiletries puts your formulating skills to the test with the new "Label Challenge." Challenges are posted to social media on Mondays, you respond in the comments, and we give you the answers in our Friday newsletter—with a shoutout to the winners.

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