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Stanley Qi, Ph.D., presenting at the SCC Annual Meeting on CRISPR gene editing.

SCC Annual Meeting: Is CRISPR 'Bad' for Cosmetics?

CRISPR gene editing breakthroughs could make vast changes in cosmetic formulations—Stanley Qi, Ph.D., took the keynote stage at the SCC Annual Meeting to discuss its implications.

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Taking it Off: Cosmetics Removal Essentially is Decontamination*

To develop effective means to remove cosmetics without damaging skin, it is important to understand the complexities of the decontamination process. Recent findings in this area are described here.

Patent Picks—Capsule Delivery Agents, Photoprotection, Staining Mitigation, Peptides, Substrates, Curl Retention, Hair Dye and More for Hair Care

Chosen biweekly for their relevance to personal care, Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources. This edition, chosen by Katie Anderson (Schaefer), associate editor of Cosmetics & Toiletries magazine, features patents related hair treatment.

'A simple combination of one atom of oxygen (O) and two atoms of hydrogen (H) creates H2O, the chemical formula of water. In this context, water is a chemical,' Deciem explains in its latest consumer-facing campaign.

[video] Deciem Clears Up Clean Beauty: 'Everything is Chemicals'

In a recently launched marketing campaign, beauty manufacturer Deciem put forth a consumer-facing message that much of R&D has been saying all along: everything is made of chemicals. Even naturals.

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Age is Just a Number and miRNA Release

New research on the role of the hypothalamus in aging reveals the cosmetic industry is on the right path toward anti-aging; i.e., epigenetics.

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Understanding Fragrance Allergy, Is Fragrance-free Always Necessary?

This article reviews studies to diagnose allergic contact dermatitis due to fragrance, including a patch test designed to measure such. Limitations of patch testing, the relevance of fragrance concentration in products, use testing of common consumer products, and dermatologist recommendations to manage fragrance contact allergy also are discussed.

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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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Silab Study Reveals Microbiome Balance is Lost with Age

Recent Silab research has confirmed that with aging, the microbiome of Caucasian female skin becomes imbalanced.

Patent Picks—Capsule Delivery Agents, Photoprotection, Staining Mitigation, Peptides, Substrates, Curl Retention, Hair Dye and More for Hair Care

Chosen biweekly for their relevance to personal care, Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources. This edition, chosen by Katie Anderson (Schaefer), associate editor of Cosmetics & Toiletries magazine, features patents related hair treatment.

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Skin Pigment Genetics is More Complex at the Equator

New research published in Cell presents genetic findings related to skin pigment diversity and complexity, further supporting the trend for customizable skin care.

Alternative Hair Cleansing

New approaches to hair cleansing range from dry powders and sprays, to creamy cleansers that skip shampooing altogether. In fact, according to Mintel's NPD Database, an increasing number of consumers favor dry shampoo. Carmen Castillo Bucci, of L'Oral USA, will discuss these new approaches to hair cleansing during the Cosmetics & Toiletries Summit.

Comparatively Speaking: Isotactic vs. Syndiotactic vs. Atactic in Polymers

Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr., asks Thomas O'Lenick, a doctoral candidate in polymer chemistry at the University of Tennessee, to explain the difference between isotactic, syndiotactic and atactic polymers.

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Sytheon Patents Isosorbide Esters for Skin Diseases, Enters Derm Market

Sytheon has secured a patent for isosorbide esters to repair the epidermis and treat skin diseases caused by autoimmune imbalances. This marks its entry into the dermatology market through its sister company, Symbionyx.

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Eczema is a Shared Risk Factor for Depression and Anxiety

The authors posited that these associations may be due to loss of sleep, social isolation and itching, but also found evidence of physiological links.

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Bee Venom is Back in the Buzz

Bee venom is back, this time with data. According to a thesis from the University of Strathclyde, previous reports of its effects were anecdotal and incomplete. Now there's science backing it; especially in terms of safety.

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Is an Acne Vaccine in Our Future?

Acne may not be life threatening, but it does impact the emotional stability of those suffering with it. That is why a group of researchers are working on creating an acne vaccine, and their findings have been published.

Ethnic Hair and Scalp Disorders

This article surveys the racial differences of hair, and then focuses on African-Americans, their hair grooming practices and how these practices relate to the common hair and scalp disorders unique to this population.

Is Asian Skin Really Different from Black or Caucasian Skin?

It often is claimed, particularly in East Asia, that Asian skin is more sensitive than Black or Caucasian. To explore this claim, the author investigates the current literature in this review and concludes there are two aspects being overlooked: the skin’s capability to cope with perturbations and the route of penetration.

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