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Section: Research > Methods/Tools
Methods/Tools
Words from Wiechers: Speaking is Silver, Silence is Gold
In this installment of our Words from Wiechers series, the authors divert their attention from cosmetic science to world events, demonstrating how both 9/11 and COVID-19 impacted every facet of product development work, and life in general.
Methods/Tools
[video] Cosmetic Victories 2021 Winner Profile: Sustainable Smart Delivery Capsules
Smart Delivery Capsules are based on green chemistry and carry active compounds to the stratum corneum. This innovation won the Industry Prize in the 2021 Cosmetic Victories competition. Read on to learn why.
Methods/Tools
Inclusive Beauty: Making Cosmetics More Accessible for the Blind and for Visually Impaired Consumers
This paper reviews assistive technologies developed for the blind and visually impaired (VI) relevant to shopping for cosmetics, as well as applications and systems to enable the choice of products. It also reports the outcomes of a survey exploring the shopping and product use of cosmetics by VI and blind individuals, including qualitative data that suggests the use of cosmetics among this population could be encouraged in several ways, outlined herein.
Literature/Data
Quality Culture: Eliminating Microbes in the Cosmetic Manufacturing Gemba* (Part I)
Part I of a four-part series, provided here, gives an overview of relevant microbes and their growth conditions. While all proper manufacturing practices may be followed, microbes are still living entities that adapt to survive, finding pathways into products and causing spoilage, contamination or worse. These case studies can serve as a guide to address and prevent microbial contamination during production.
Methods/Tools
[updated] Cosmetic Victories 2021 Finalist Profile: 'Touchy Finger'
"Touchy Finger" is an augmented and connected human finger designed to assess skin and hair feel. This innovation has earned its place as a finalist in the Cosmetic Victories competition. Read on to learn why.
Tech Transfer
Technology Surveillance as a Tool to Advance Cosmetics R&D
In this brief commentary, industry veteran Paul Thau shares insights on what technology transfer is, historic moments in its evolution and key resources product developers can use to help advance cosmetics R&D.
Methods/Tools
Comparatively Speaking: A Commentary on 'Cleaning'
The recent "Comparatively Speaking" column on cleaning, sanitizing, disinfecting and sterilizing was well-received and generated a good amount of interest. One appropriate addition, described here, suggests that "cleaning" is more complicated than removing organic matter.
Methods/Tools
Oral Care Refresh: Intersecting Function with Beauty and Innovation
The present article reviews recent developments in the oral care category, including novel claims and ingredients. It also underlines where opportunities lie in this segment intersecting function with beauty and innovation.
Methods/Tools
Safely Transferring Flammable and Combustible Cosmetic Liquids During Production
Cosmetics and personal care product manufacturers must bear in mind the dangers of transferring flammable and combustible liquids during manufacturing. This article provides a brief refresh of some considerations.
Efficacy
Words from Wiechers: Mediocre Mediocracy?
In this installment of our Words from Wiechers series, cosmetic scientists are reminded to not just perform proper science, but also to communicate the results properly and in the right context to avoid misinterpretation—and misinformation.
Literature/Data
[update] Comparatively Speaking: Matter vs. Mind Claims
This "Comparatively Speaking" was revived from 2008 for its relevance today. In it, Tony O’Lenick posed the question: What’s the difference between a "mind" claim and a "matter" claim? Industry expert Johann Wiechers, Ph.D., explained.
Literature/Data
Halal Nail Polish and the Islamic Perspective
Halal cosmetics are developed to satisfy the unique requirements of Islamic religious tenets, described briefly herein. In relation, the authors compare the ingredients utilized in traditional versus halal nail polish.
Methods/Tools
Comparatively Speaking: Minimally Disruptive vs. Functional Formulation
In this installment of "Comparatively Speaking," Tony O'Lenick describes formulating techniques that save time by maintaining the platform formulation while subjecting it to two types of changes in ingredients.
Efficacy
Words from Wiechers: What You Say is What You Get
This installment of "Words from Wiechers" explores what we see and say about cosmetic products, and cautions to not make “conclusions” that are simply that—conclusions, without underlying science.
Literature/Data
Hand Hygiene and Disease Prevention, Part II
This article continues our discussion from Part I on hand hygiene. It considers sanitizer efficacy and an alternative angle: Are we too clean? The series will continue in our November 2020 issue with regulatory, legal and social aspects; e.g., school attendance.
Literature/Data
Benzoyl Peroxide: Radical Efficacy Against
C. acnes
Benzoyl peroxide (BPO) is a key ingredient that formulators use to treat
Cutibacterium acnes
(
C. acnes
) thanks to its antibacterial properties and minimal side effects. In this column, the authors discuss the properties of BPO and how it can be properly formulated to create an effective topical treatment for
C. acnes
.
Methods/Tools
Attacking Acne: OTC Topical Treatments
Most of the world's population has, at some point, been affected by acne. This, along with the recent "maskne" phenomenon, has heightened demand for OTC acne care. The present feature reviews the formation of acne and various topical treatments to mitigate it; such as salicylic acid, sulfur and benzoyl peroxide.
Tech Transfer
Words from Wiechers: Cosmetic Science—A Matter of Life and Death?
In this "Words from Wiechers" installment, we learn how our work in the cosmetic industry, "will never stop, but we may have until eternity to get it right." This observation is followed by a discussion of the responsibilities of scientists to use new technologies prudently.
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