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Section: Research > Literature/Data
Literature/Data
The Latest in Whitening Agents
In recent years, new agents, especially from plants, have been discovered and extracted to test for their depigmenting effects in vitro and in vivo. This article reviews these most recent skin whitening agents of interest, whose efficacy, mechanism and safety have been tested.
Literature/Data
Lipsticks: How They Have Changed and Where They Are Going
The composition of lipstick formulations and means of manufacturing and filling them have progressed significantly in the last 100 years. This article reviews the most notable developments in methods of production, innovations in both functional and active ingredients, and breakthroughs in processing. In addition, it explores what the future could hold for lipsticks.
Literature/Data
Could α-MEL-D Based on Artificial Sugar be Skin's Latest Anti-aging Sweetheart?
Research published in
Chemistry, a European Journal
describes the synthesis of mannosylerythritol lipid (MEL)-D analogues, one of which demonstrates antibacterial and skin barrier benefits.
Anti-aging/Face
The Latest and Greatest in Skin Rejuvenation: NAD+
Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, in its oxidized form (NAD+), has been identified as a key natural entity in the body that supports biological functions by restoring cellular health. As such, it is finding its way into anti-aging cosmetics.
Literature/Data
The Latest in Skin Science: A Periodical Review
In this article, the author reviews recent literature introduced as recommended reading for cosmetic chemists interested in skin care topics such as moisturization, response to stress, penetration and aging.
Literature/Data
Comparatively Speaking: Lips vs. Skin
If you're a "lip reader," you may know why lips tend to chap more than skin. Or why they're usually reddish in color. If you don't know why, this edition of "Comparatively Speaking" gives you a nice primer.
Literature/Data
Two Decades of Transfer-resistant Lipstick
It has been two decades since Revlon revolutionized the color cosmetic market by debuting transfer-resistant lipstick. Innovations in transfer resistance and long wear makeup have continued apace, and it certainly appears that advances in this field will continue for the foreseeable future. This article reviews the literature to show the evolution of chemistries and concepts in this prominent market.
Literature/Data
Patent Pick: Lips Sealed with Improved Occlusion
Cosmetic elegance, not to mention lip moisture, did not escape these Glaxosmithkline inventors in a recent patent submission for lip care.
Literature/Data
From Plant Extracts to Novel Lipstick Compositions
Obayashi reviews the effects of plant extracts for photoaging skin. His review, with 20 references, covers the mechanism of photoaging and herbs with anti-photoaging activity.
Color Cosmetics
[with formulas] Comparatively Speaking: Traditional vs. Transfer-resistant Lipstick
This installment of the "Comparatively Speaking" column offers formulators a "Lipstick 101" primer, complete with step-by-step instructions, quality control considerations, and standard vs. transfer-resistant sample formulas.
Event Coverage
BASF Presents Latest Research at IFSCC Conference
BASF scientists provide insights into its latest R&D projects at IFSCC Conference.
Literature/Data
Natural vs. Synthetic Lipstick Waxes Face Off in Chanel Study
The substitution of synthetic waxes with naturals brings with it problems in terms of product stability, lipstick solidity, sweating, and more. This study sought substitutes and mixtures thereof that did not impact these properties.
Color Cosmetics
EXCLUSIVE! Comparatively Speaking: Conventional vs. Transfer-resistant Lipstick By Tony O'Lenick
Industry expert Tony O'Lenick poses the question: What is the difference between conventional and transfer-resistant lipstick?
Event Coverage
From Your Lips to IFSCC Ears: Formulation Transformations Pique Attendee Interest
While innovations to transform delivery systems, hybrid ingredients, optimization of formulas, pollution in hair, and skin barrier function were rounded up in the second and third IFSCC conference sessions, it was the lips that caught our attention— in the posters as well.
Literature/Data
Latest Alarmist Farce: Shampoo Makes You Fat
Throw another pick on the junk science pile; or at least, it's portrayal. A recent headline in
The Daily Mail
has British beauty consumers buzzing over fears that their shampoo bottles are making them fat.
Regional
Transparency on the Rise: Data on 15,000 Chemicals Released
The ECHA took steps toward chemical transparency by releasing data on 15,000 chemical substances, reducing the need for animal testing and encouraging in-depth analysis.
Literature/Data
[update] Asbestos in Talc? Latest FDA Tests Find No Evidence
Asbestos fibers were not detected in any of the 50 samples tested via PLM or TEM. While this is good news, one expert highlights how the report demonstrates the FDA's fundamental lack of understanding of chemistry and formulations.
Color Cosmetics
Lip-smacking Results: Mixture Design ‘Pays Off’ to Optimize Wax/Oil Lipstick Ratio
This article explores Mixture Design for lipstick development. The approach models the blending surface with a suitable mathematical equation to identify ideal ingredient ratios. As is shown here, Mixture Design can effectively optimize lipstick formulations, saving development time and costs.
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