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Mintel Looks at Cross Categories at C&T Summit

Combining technologies and marketing, manufacturers are creating new claim combinations for products. Mintel analyst Mohamed Omer will discuss this trend at the Cosmetics & Toiletries Summit.

Tritton on Aging and Leadership at C&T Summit

As the closing presenter for the first Cosmetics & Toiletries Summit, Thomas R. Tritton will inspire cosmetic scientists with his “Cancer and Aging: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow” presentation and insights on fostering R&D leadership.

The C&T Summit will be held at the prestigious University of Pennsylvania, with the keynote presentation by Steven Squyres, PhD, being held in the Irvine Auditorium (pictured).

Integrating Research & Discovery: Cosmetics & Toiletries Proudly Announces Launch of C&T Summit

Select Speakers. Heightened Experience. All Encompassing. These are three unique elements upon which Cosmetics & Toiletries has built the Cosmetics & Toiletries Summit, launching June 26-27, 2014, at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. This is more than an event, it’s an integrated experience.

Study finds UV Nail Lamps to Be Safe

Researchers from Rapid Precision Testing Laboratories have found that UV nail lamps are safe and to not cause cancer. After the lamps became popular in the last few years for curing non-chip gel nail polish, many began to question their safety.

Unilever, University of Liverpool Partner to Research Next Generation of Renewable Chemicals

The three-year project will involve developing renewable chemicals from the surplus sugars, fats, oils and carbohydrates produced via commodity byproducts and forestry wastes.

Researchers Uncover Regenerating Properties in Sweat Gland Stem Cells

In his study on sweat glands, Asst. Prof. Krzysztof Kobielak, PhD, MD, and fellow researchers uncovered some interesting findings about sweat gland stem cells that may lead to better treatments for excessive sweating conditions and tissue regeneration.

Microneedles: Just Deep Enough

Microneedle technology could, with supporting research, serve as a novel delivery system for personal care applications. Additionally, ingredients previously labeled as ineffective may find new life via this method, increasing the opportunity for skin care R&D.

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Traditional Chinese Medicine in Cosmetics

Cosmetics based on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) are formulated not only using TCM drugs, but also according to cultural theories and principles. This article serves as a review of TCM drug ingredients, history and principles, to assist product developers in understanding how they can be combined for products targeted to this specialized market.

Recent Advances in Biopolymers and Biomedical Materials

This overview of recent literature provides a snapshot of research trends in biopolymers and biomedical polymers. To improve product efficacy, the personal care industry often looks to other sectors for innovative materials and ideas. Here, the authors encourage readers to innovate by technology transfer and by gaining a better understanding of biopolymers.

Molecular Modeling of Skin care Products: Application for the Design of Pepidomimetics

Molecular modeling has been used in the pharmaceutical industry for years to predict how a new molecule may work based on research conducted with molecules of a similar structure. The cosmetics industry has also begun to use this technology to predict the behavior of new molecules on skin and in skin care applications.

Patent Picks—Diffusion Profiling, Optical Tweezer, Fluorescent Microbe Detection and More

Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources and cover recent patents issued, or applied for, in the cosmetic and personal care industries and relevant peripheral markets. This edition features methods and processes for analyzing and producing cosmetic products and materials.

Peptidomimetics for Cosmetic Applications

Peptidomimetics, or synthetic bioactive peptides, have been developed that mimic the biological functions of peptides and proteins but overcome many of these challenges and limitations. Further, due to their wide range of activity, synthetic feasibility and ease of handling, they have played a vital part in biological research. This column will discuss the potential application of these short chain oligomers in cosmetics and personal care.

Study finds UV Nail Lamps to Be Safe

Researchers from Rapid Precision Testing Laboratories have found that UV nail lamps are safe and to not cause cancer. After the lamps became popular in the last few years for curing non-chip gel nail polish, many began to question their safety.

Unilever, University of Liverpool Partner to Research Next Generation of Renewable Chemicals

The three-year project will involve developing renewable chemicals from the surplus sugars, fats, oils and carbohydrates produced via commodity byproducts and forestry wastes.

Cosmogizmoceuticals: The Physics and Chemistry of Looking Better

This article presents skin optics and strategies to design cosmetics that more closely match normal human skin. Topics covered include the spectral reflectance of hemoglobin chromophores, spatial variations and color texture, and optical scattering and translucence. In addition, interference coatings are considered, as are examples of the interplay between home-use devices and agents that affect aging skin.

Wild Plum, Nano Self-assembly Delivery, Rice Leaf Self-cleansing and More

Following is a sampling of recent scientific literature as assembled by Rachel Grabenhofer, editor of Cosmetics & Toiletries, which was found to have potential impact on personal care.

Treating Spider Veins

Spider veins are popping up, literally, all over the world. This article attempts to establish possible causes for spider veins in addition to exploring their current and future treatment.

In Sight: Color Cosmetics On the Move

The Hewlett-Packard Company (HP), known for its computer, printer and digital imaging technology, is using what it knows about pigments and applying it to color cosmetics, specifically foundation.