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Patent Pick: 'Grow Your Own' UVB Protection
The plants we grow for food are facing new climatic challenges. Therefore, researchers of the Max-Planck Society sought to improve their chances of survival against UV; and in the meantime, they improved ours.
Dec 25th, 2016
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Does Beauty Desperately Need a New Hero Ingredient?
What's old is new again, according to cosmetic industry expert Akshay Talati. While this puts a creative spin on tried-and-true ingredients, are we stick in a chemistry loop? Talati explores this further in the following commentary.
Jun 28th, 2021
Grapefruit Shown to Promote Weight Loss
A recent study has confirmed the multiple health benefits of grapefruit, including its ability to aid in weight loss.
Nov 5th, 2008
Fruit Fly Gene Mutation Shown to Slow Aging
Researchers at Brown University have found that a mutation in the genetic code of fruit flies dramatically increases their life span; this may be beneficial in humans to delay the aging process.
Jan 28th, 2009
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Soaking up the Self-Tan: The Pros and Cons of DHA and Self-tanners
Many people utilize non-UV tanning methods to meet fashion demands without exposing themselves to UV radiation. This article reviews the health benefits and possible drawbacks of dihydroxyacetone, the main active ingredient in self-tanning products.
Feb 8th, 2018
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[video] Probiotic Technology Collaboration, Talcum and Toxins Lawsuits and 'Carbon-neutral' Skin Care Line
Cosmetics & Toiletries is back with its top headline picks in cosmetics R&D news. Here's Michele Behrens, assistant editor, with her video recap. Watch now!
Feb 6th, 2020
Aesthetic practices and physicians have begun offering treatments that focus on wellness and vitality that refelect aesthetically.
Vitality Meets Aesthetics: How Hormone and Stem Cell Therapies Are Influencing Regenerative Aging and Beauty Treatments
Aesthetic practices and physicians have begun offering treatments that focus on wellness and vitality—addressing health concerns at their core, intrinsically, while enhancing external appearance—working from the inside-out.
Apr 23rd, 2025
Nutraceuticals and Nanoparticles
"Nutraceuticals and nanoparticles ... Not the most logical combination for my first C&T Today e-newsletter column, but life is full of surprises," writes Johann Wiechers, PhD.
Oct 30th, 2008
Measles, Mumps and Acne?
Chun-Ming (Eric) Huang, PhD, and his team at the University of California, San Diego, have developed what they believe to be a vaccine for acne.
Dec 2nd, 2011
Nanotechnology and Polymer Brushes
Nanotechnology is one of the words that come to mind when we think about what’s new in the world of technology.
Jun 24th, 2009
Where Fragrance and Fashion Collide
Collaboration occurs everywhere in personal care--amongst cosmetic companies, between cosmetic and peripheral industries, now outside industries are venturing together into the cosmetic realm.
Nov 3rd, 2008
Pre and Post Surgery Cosmetic Treatment
Skin care line Previous, which is set to launch in October, is designed to delay the need for plastic surgery.
Nov 7th, 2008
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Industry Insight: Bugs and Beauty Sleep
We all know “beauty sleep” is the real deal. What we don’t know is how our gut microbiome impacts it. J&J is interested in this connection, as Stefanie Dhanda explained in a recent podcast. Following is an excerpt.
May 1st, 2018
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.
Oct 21st, 2008
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Automating Cocoa Shell Pectin Hydrolysis and Filtration
A paper published in the book series Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies describes a method to automate the hydrolysis and filtration of cocoa shells to produce cosmetically relevant pectin.
Feb 12th, 2021
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[podcast] The Sound and Scent of Efficacy
"While the consumer will think of ... feeling the softness of hair or smoothness of skin, our research has shown that none of our experiences is just unisensory. ...If we know that perception is multisensory, we start thinking about the role [of other senses]." Learn more from Charles Spence, Ph.D., in this seven-part podcast series, sponsored by Berjé.
Feb 7th, 2019
Microbe Interactions and Skin at C&T Summit
The skin harbors populations of non-pathogenic, commensal microorganisms, which have important functions in skin health and disease. Elucidating these relationships will provide a foundation for approaches to strengthen and enhance the skin barrier in health and disease.
Mar 18th, 2014
Literature Review—Oxidation, Microdevices and Butterfly Pigments
Cosmetics R&D is constantly inspired by peripheral fields. This new “Literature Review” column therefore gives readers an overview of emerging technologies with potential for use in personal care. It will rotate monthly with the regular “In Sight” column.
Feb 1st, 2013
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