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The disclosed compositions are hydrophilic before application but dry to a clear hydrophobic film. This film can be easily removed when scrubbed with water above a certain temperature.

Patent Pick: The Estée Lauder Cos. on Low-temp Water-resistant Matte Cosmetics

A recent patent application from the Estée Lauder Cos. describes a mattifying film composition for skin or hair that can be easily removed using water above a certain temperature but not below it.

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Could New Findings Hit 'Snooze' on Targeting DNA Methylation to Rewind the Age Clock?

A recent study from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine, published in Nature Aging, challenges the prevailing notion that reversing the epigenetic clock by targeting DNA methylation could pause or reverse aging.

'Our deep knowledge of the therapeutic benefits of oat led us to believe an oat daily skin care regimen can help replenish the skin barrier in cancer patients who experience xerosis and pruritus due to systemic oncological treatment.'

J&J Presents on Skin Health, Oncology Care, Emotions/Acne and Sunscreens at AAD

Johnson & Johnson (J&J) Consumer Health revealed skin research during the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) VMX 2021 event in 13 posters and 3 talks covering topics ranging from sunscreens for all skin tones, to emollient skin care in oncology therapy, anti-acne and more.

Online Research Directory

The Internet is a rich source of information; however, with such breadth of ever-changing content, it can be challenging to search and find relevant information quickly. Thus, Cosmetics & Toiletries magazine has compiled this Online Research Directory to make researching online easier. This directory, while not exhaustive, puts a significant number of resources related to cosmetics R&D at your fingertips, including associations, organizations, government agencies, regulatory bodies, certification groups and universities. This list will continually evolve as new sources emerge.

Focus on Technology Transfer

Whether the invention is from a big organization or an independent inventor, having a patent (or at least having applied for one) is the protection the inventor needs to market the invention.

Focus on Technology Transfer

There are several stages to the process of licensing technology. First, of course, is finding something of interest. How this happens will vary from comapny to company.

University Releases Discovery on DMAE

In the latest edition of the British Journal of Dermatology, researchers from Université Laval's Faculty of medicine reported their findings that 2-dimethylaminoethanol (DMAE) causes a pathological reaction in skin cells.

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Words from Wiechers on 'Naturals'

In this installment of our Words from Wiechers series, the late Johann challenges us to question the concept of natural, as its meaning has become distorted.

Focus on Technology Transfer

The technology transfer process is more than just finding and acquiring a desired technology. It also involves the developmetn of that technology to a commercial product or process.

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Patent Pick: White(ning) on Rice

According to the saying, these inventors are all over skin whitening "like white on rice." Upland rice, in particular, is named in this patent application for various active components and anti-aging benefits.

Focus on Technology Transfer—Creativity

We have described technology transfer as the bridge between invention and innovation. Innovation is the process of taking ideas, inventions or concepts to a successful commercial conclusion. The importance of innovation in the U.S. economy was the subject of a recent Thomas Friedman article in the New York Times.1 In Bangalore, India, Friedman asked a Ph.D. economist from a U.S. university how she felt about the outsourcing of U.S. jobs to India. She replied with a story about a man in America who lost his job this way but made a good business of selling T-shirts that complained about losing a job to India, and not getting anything but “this [lousy] T-shirt.” Her comment was “only in America would someone figure out how to profit from his own unemployment.”

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Why Preservatives? One Word: Consumers

A recent study published in the Journal of Applied Microbiology serves as a staunch reminder of why preservatives are so crucial in cosmetics and personal care products: user contamination.

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Excessive Sweat, Gone in One Swipe

There's a new topical solution for excessive sweat that could swipe away future embarrassment—and it's just been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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Patent Pick: Holding Out on Hydration

Kimberly-Clark inventors have been holding out; holding out hydration, that is. In this patent application, emulsions are described that form a film to prevent excessive hydration and, in turn, occupational dermatitis.

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When Water is Hard on Eczema

Hard water contains minerals that are tough on the skin, especially those predisposed toward atopic dermatitis. Recent research in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology looked into how hard water affects the skin barrier.

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Study Sheds LIGHT on Eczema Cause

Research published in the Journal of Experimental Medicine has identified a potential method to block atopic dermatitis by targeting the LIGHT protein.

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Honey Hydration: A Study on Skin

In May 2020, Molecules published a study focused on honey, honey extracts and bee products and how these can affect skin hydration and barrier potential. It was found that cosmetic matrices that contain higher concentrations of honey or bee products hydrated the skin more effectively than other extracts.

Researchers Switch Stem Cell Production "On"

Scientists at the Imperial College in London have found a way to turn "on" the production of specific adult stem cells in bone marrow, a technique that could boost the body's ability to repair itself.

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