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When Water is Hard on Eczema

Hard water contains minerals that are tough on the skin, especially those predisposed toward atopic dermatitis. Recent research in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology looked into how hard water affects the skin barrier.

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Microbeads Then and Now: Polyethylene and Alternative Next-gen Abrasives

Properties of microbeads such as their particle size, density, morphology and material hardness are important for abrasive and sensory attributes. The present article highlights these and other aspects for both polyethylene-based beads and naturally derived abrasive alternates.

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Facial Sheet Masks on the Go: Reviving the Face

Facial sheet masks have numerous benefits, such as delivering active materials to the skin and leaving the face feeling moisturized. Innovations in sheet masks are on the rise, and formulators are searching for new materials that are safer, friendlier for the skin and environment, and sensorially pleasing.

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FDA Sets Regulatory Framework for Regenerative Biological Therapies

It's a sign of the times when technology and innovation hit a point where the U.S. Food and Drug Administration must stop and write new rules to ensure consumer safety. That time, with respect to regenerative biological therapies, is now.

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The Future of Spas and Wellness: Saunas in the Limelight

Saunas have been shown to positively affect skin, including protecting its surface pH and hydration, among other benefits. Research shows essential oils can affect central nervous system functioning beyond smell; although their combined effects with saunas on biophysical parameters are yet to be investigated.

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Industry Insight: CAS9 and CRISPR Technology, Implications for Cosmetics?

In this excerpt, adapted from our podcast, Stanley Qi, Ph.D., explains what the CRISPR gene editing technology is and its potential benefit to cosmetics.

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[podcast] Author Commentary: Epigenetics in Cosmetics, with Paul Lawrence, Ph.D.

Today, Cosmetics & Toiletries has a special treat for you. Paul Lawrence, Ph.D., co-author on a new three-part article series, shares insights on the potential for epigenetics in cosmetics—not coincidentally, the topic of the series. Listen now!

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Micropatterning Plus High Content Assay for Skin Research, Explained in Brief

What can high content screening, combined with micropatterning, tell researchers about the efficacy of a cosmetic active? Better yet, what are these techniques? Here, Luc Selig, Ph.D., CEO of CYTOO, explains.

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Ones to Watch: Victor Hugo Pacagnelli Infante

"Ones to Watch" is a series from Cosmetics & Toiletries featuring up-and-comers in and around our industry who have limited experience, but unlimited potential. This month meet Victor Hugo Pacagnelli Infante, Ph.D. student at the University of São Paulo, Brazil.

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Fat-Burning Treatments Turn to Microneedles

A novel microneedle skin patch offers a noninvasive alternative to liposuction, according to Columbia University and University of North Carolina researchers. The patch has the potential to treat obesity and diabetes while boosting metabolism.

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Partnership Studies Mitochondria to Assess Screen Light Effects on Skin

For those taking in the spirit of Halloween last week, there is an all-too familiar horror to behold … skin damage caused by light from electronic devices. Gattefossé has recognized this skin terror and is teaming up with CYTOO to examine it more closely; via cellular mitochondria.

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The Skin Discussion Turns Outward at IFSCC

Day Two of the IFSCC Conference in Seoul continued with skin although this time, looking outward. Nanomaterials and anti-pollution strategies also entered the scene, along with a case study on cushion cosmetics.

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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.

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BASF-Poietis Deal to Take 3D Bioprinting to Cellular Depths

BASF and 3D bioprinting expert Poietis have big plans to advance skin care. In an extended agreement, the two will collaborate to optimize the 3D bioprinting of skin equivalent models to study the effectiveness of actives.

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SLIDESHOW: Guidelines for Free 2018 C&T Editorial Opportunities

Cosmetics & Toiletries has opened its doors to a number of free editorial opportunities to suppliers and professionals in the industry. We have provided a slideshow of guidelines for you to know what to submit for each free section. A quarterly email will be sent with deadlines.

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[podcast] CAS9 and CRISPR Technology: Implications for Cosmetics?

"CRISPR, in my mind, is like a molecular GPS. . .People just type in some short array sequence, essentially an address, to find the target. Upon binding to the target, a pair of molecular scissors cuts the DNA and performs a repair to modify the DNA sequence."

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Akott Welcomes Mohamed Essawi to Expand Business

Akott Evolution, an international manufacturer in research and development of active ingredients, has announced a new technical sales coordinator for the EMEA region. The new hire brings knowledge of the global market to benefit the company.

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Patent Pick: Green Tea Stem Cells Steeped in Skin Benefits

Timing is everything, which has proven to be the case in a new patent application from Unilever. Here, inventors have found that dedifferentiated stem cells from green tea provide unique skin protective benefits.