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Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol and Both: Exploring Toxicity

This study underlines the significance of variations in the safety and efficacy of individual and combined preservative systems. It also reiterates the strategy of leveraging the right preservatives and levels for given formulation designs.

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Hair Damage and Loss: Literature Review

Hair damage and loss/growth are among the top consumer concerns in hair care today. This brief literature review highlights six recent papers related to these concerns.

Technically Speaking—Thioredoxin and Other Topics

The following column discusses the latest technological advancements in the fields of hair care, skin care, oral care, sunscreen, color cosmetics and more.

AMS Revolutionizes Absorption and Metabolism Studies

Quantification of percutaneous penetration and metabolism of skin care ingredients has seemed daunting; however, new technology provides a ready solution for the problematic arena. Accelerator mass spectrometry (AMS) is a new analytical method that measures a biological response better than the existing technique.

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Traditional and Modern Indian Color Cosmetics

The present article reviews traditional Indian color cosmetics, which are used still today, and considers their main ingredients. For example, kajal eye liner is marketed by most multinational brands in India and is regarded as a driver of sales for other products.

The model accurately predicted skin permeability and the speed of the UHPLC method could classify it as a high-throughput approach.

Test Model Developed to Predict Skin Permeability of Compounds

A test model published in the Journal of Chromatography A uses retention on octadecyl, cholesterol-bonded and immobilized artificial membrane columns to accurately predict the skin permeability of compounds.

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Uncovering the Dynamics of Skin's Microbiome at SCC Annual

To some, the skin microbiome is no more than the latest marketing fad; to others, it is perhaps the greatest discovery in recent years with potential beyond our understanding—which is why industry giants L'Oréal and Amway are digging deeper.

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The Microbiome Movement: Commensal Cosmetics Offer a Viable Future

Various factors shape an individual’s skin microbiome, which has key effects on skin appearance and health. These are described herein, as is the potential to develop products in consideration of the microbiome.

Comparatively Speaking: Static vs. Dynamic Measurement of Surface Tension

Surface tension determines the properties of formulations. How does one measure surface tension? Since, realistically, there is more than one surface tension in a liquid, measurements can vary depending upon the method used. Here, industry expert Tony O'Lenick discusses static and dynamic approaches to measuring surface tension.

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In Light of Exposure: Understanding Avobenzone Part I, Characterization

Avobenzone is a widely used UV-absorbing organic filter. Its dynamic nature and photophysical and photochemical properties are responsible for its widespread use. This first in a two-part series reviews its inherent characteristics and behavior in solvents; part two will consider its behavior with other sunscreens and in formulas.

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In Light of Exposure: Understanding Avobenzone Part II, Application

Avobenzone is a widely used organic UV filter. Its dynamic nature and unique properties are responsible for its widespread use and forms. This second in a two-part series considers avobenzone’s behavior with other sunscreens and in formulas; part one reviewed its characteristics and behavior in solvents.

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Beauty Beyond Wrinkles: Uncovering 16 Biological Hallmarks of Aging

In this interview, renowned skin science expert, UCLA cosmetic science educator and director of PD at YG Labs, Rebecca Gadberry, shares her insights on the hallmarks of aging. This evolving framework is reshaping how the industry is approaches aging.

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Efficacy vs. Risk: A Contemporary Review of Sunscreen Filters

Being protected from sunlight would seem essential to preventing DNA damage that leads to skin cancers; however, the sunscreen filters used pose some risks of their own. This brief review highlights the safety vs. risk of sunscreen filters and approaches to improving their efficacy.

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Industry Insight: Seeing Through Layers of Skin Care Complexity

"With today’s advances in omics, generally ceramidomics, proteomics or lipidomics, we understand much better the complexity of area lipids in the stratum corneum; not only for body skin, but also for the face," says Tony Rawlings, Ph.D., in this exclusive interview.

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Sub-group of Fibroblasts Identified as Primary Wound Healers

Research published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology reveals a sub-class of fibroblasts that act as the main collagen producers during wound healing.

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Your Hair on Acid: The Influence of Carboxylic Acids

Carboxylic acids are growing in use to alter hair's properties from the inside out. This column explores the efficacy of these materials and presents possible explanations for their effectiveness.

Nanotube-coated Yarn Fabric Detects Blood, Health of Wearer

Engineers at the University of Michigan have created a carbon nanotube-coated “smart yarn” that conducts electricity and that could be woven into fabrics to detect blood, or to monitor the health of the wearer.

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Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory Effects of CBD Confirmed in Keratinocytes

A study published in the Journal of Natural Products confirms the mechanism through which cannabidiol (CBD) exerts antioxidant and anti-inflammatory actions in human skin keratinocytes.

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