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Methods/Tools
Do Nanomaterials Penetrate Skin? EUON Commissions Review Study
The EUON commissioned a literature review to explore the potential dermal absorption of nanomaterials. Results found the materials rarely penetrate intact skin, except for ionic silver, but a more standardized approach to testing is needed.
Skin Care
Cosmetics, Ketchup and Formula Simplicity
"I like it that ketchup still tastes the same to me as it did when [I was a child]. ... I feel reassured that many unnecessary ingredients have not been added. As a cosmetic scientist, while I appreciate when new ingredients improve products, I would feel better if we crafted them without unnecessary additions."
Natural/Sustainable
Beiersdorf and Evonik Collaborate for Carbon Dioxide-upcycled Care
By using artificial photosynthesis uses renewable energy, CO2, and water, Evonik and Beiersdorf are in joint research to turn carbon dioxide into care products. It aims to develop sustainable raw materials for care products, using carbon dioxide as the starting material.
Event Coverage
[video] Cosmetics R&D Vlog: COVID-19 in the Indian Market and Ways Forward
Renuka Thergaonkar, Ph.D., president of the Indian SCC and consultant, R&D Global Consultants, sat down with us for this vlog entry to discuss the effects of COVID-19 on the Indian cosmetics industry; including the national lockdown, slow re-opening and ways forward.
Methods/Tools
Cosmetic Victories Finalist Profile: Formulation Under Quasi 'Microgravity'
“Microgravity” conditions created by 3D-clinostat are expected to lead to new findings on the stability of emulsions and foam; not to mention find themselves on the International Space Station.
Research
L'Oréal x Melanoma Research Alliance Partner for Early Detection
A longtime partner of the Melanoma Research Alliance, three L'Oréal-owned skin care brands are working with the organization to improve early detection methods for melanoma.
Literature/Data
Cerebral Beauty: Emotions and Aging, an Ayurvedic Analysis
How might mind-body connections improve skin care? This article provides modern insights as illustrated through ancient ayurvedic principles. The fact that negative emotions and psychological stress affect aging is not ancient folklore, it has been validated scientifically; telomeres, for example, are shorter in pessimists.
Methods/Tools
Back to Basics: Fragrance in Cosmetics—'Simple' and Psychological
This review goes back to the basics of fragrances, considering their complexity yet simple and direct connection with consumers. Fragrances impart important benefits to products; solving functional problems and satisfying emotional needs.
Methods/Tools
Words from Wiechers: Written Exclusively for You
In this month's Words from Wiechers series, we see cosmetic ingredient exclusivity agreements as a "game" in which Wiechers notes, "If the option of punishing your co-players is introduced, the level of defection goes down." Learn more in this discussion.
People
Comparatively Speaking: Mentors, Maestros and Mosquitoes
As a recent semi-retiree of the cosmetics R&D industry (he's still consulting), Tony O'Lenick shares his advice on how to make the most of personal connections in this installment of his "Comparatively Speaking" column.
Event Coverage
[video] Cosmetics R&D Vlog: Impact of COVID-19 and Industry Response
In this Cosmetics R&D Vlog entry, Mindy Goldstein, Ph.D., consultant, renowned industry veteran and president of the SCC, describes how COVID-19 has impacted the industry, and how the industry has responded. Watch now.
Methods/Tools
“COSMETICS LAB” magazine – Must-knows on Ingredients
Read about extraction and purification of active ingredients in the newest "COSMETICS LAB" magazine. See how to optimize ingredient selection and develop quality cosmetic products.
Literature/Data
Ultrafast Electron Camera Captures Liquid Dynamics
Ultrafast electron diffraction is a novel technique to visualize the molecular behavior in liquids. Researchers from the Department of Energy’s SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, Stanford University and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) recently published on it.
Event Coverage
[podcast] COVID-19 and Cosmetics: A View from Cosmetic Valley
Once given the authorization to produce hand sanitizers, French cosmetic companies both small and large impressively changed over to these products to provide them quickly to hospitals, Masson reports, in this interview.
Literature/Data
Kao Research Takes Shape Around Lip Morphology vs. Age
Kao researchers previously established that changes in the lip area with age negatively affect the overall impression of the face. Now, scientists have quantified these changes with a closer look at lip morphology.
Method/Process
Applied DNA Sciences Files COVID-19 Assay Patent Application
Applied DNA Sciences, Inc., known to personal care for its PCR-based authentication and traceability of cosmetic, biotherapeutic and botanical materials, has filed a provisional patent for a COVID-19 diagnostic assay.
Methods/Tools
Evonik's Biotech Breakthrough Successfully Mimics Human Collagen
“This is arguably our biggest innovation breakthrough in recent years: A fermentation-based collagen platform that can effectively substitute the use of animal-derived collagen," said Thomas Riermeier, Ph.D., of Evonik.
Consumers/Market
Kimberly-Clark Wearable Gauges Instant and Accumulated UV Exposure
The wearable sensors market is projected to grow to more than US $5.5 billion by 2025 and Kimberly-Clark wants a piece of it. In a recent tech offering post, the company described a new UV sensor for commercial development.
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