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Old Meets New: Facial Mapping and TCM to Reach Booming Markets

Several ingredient examples from Traditional Chinese Medicine folklore are now validated by modern science. This article explores their potential for the aspirational Chinese market and considers how techniques such as facial-mapping demonstrate their efficacy.

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A Case Study in Logistics for Personalized Skin Care

Implementing personalized skin care is a challenge, considering each person has unique skin with distinct characteristics. The present article provides a case study of a system designed to execute custom skin care solutions on an industrial scale. Proof of concept in a small sampling of 30 volunteers also is provided.

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Quantifying Well Aging: A Mathematical Sketch to Predict Age

There is no biological evidence to explain why some individuals look older or younger than they really are. This work sought to quantify the cutaneous characteristics of well aging based on focus group input, word clouds, biometric measurements and more.

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Comparatively Speaking: Silicon Dioxide, Silicon and Silicone

This column is intended to provide an understanding of the relationships between these raw materials and the silicones found in personal care.

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[video] Architecture of Hair and Living-Dead Connection

During the TRI-Princeton 8th International Conference on Applied Hair Science, Crisan Popescu, Ph.D., of Kao, revealed some of the latest exciting areas of hair research stirring scientific interest. Learn more from our exclusive video interview.

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Top Green Preservatives Awarded

Forty-eight innovators participated in the Green Chemistry and Commerce Council's green preservative challenge, but only seven came out on top.

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SGS Makes Disruptor Detection Easy

Finished formulas no longer need the full lab workup to confirm the presence or absence of estrogenic disruptors.

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[video] Caviar, Color Trends and Replacement Ingredients: News & Insights

From natural replacements to "foodie beauty," Cosmetics & Toiletries covered it all last week... need to catch up? Check out our recap video for insights on the latest in cosmetic R&D.

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What Food Science Can Lend to Skin Care

What insights can personal care leverage from the foods industry? This article explores food trends, sensory language and metrics that translate across these categories.

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Words from Wiechers: Sustainability Yes, But of What?

How well has our industry adopted sustainability? Find out what Tony O'Lenick and the late Johann Wiechers, Ph.D., think in this edition of our "Words from Wiechers" series.

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EpigenCare Moves Custom Skin Care to a New IP Level

In relation to a previous step toward customizing skin care, EpigenCare has filed for a patent on a method to create an at-home test for epigenetic markers of skin quality.

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Shiseido Wins at China Cosmetics Academic Research Conference

The company's research on aging (including wrinkle formation) took home first prize and two second prizes for three research papers selected from 84 entries; to date, the company has taken home six first prizes at the conference.

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[video] How Infrared Light Induces Cellular Senescence

Can infrared radiation cause cell death? This was the question Jaime Emmetsberger, Ph.D., of the Estée Lauder Companies, explored in a poster she presented at the International Investigative Dermatology Conference in Orlando. Learn more from this video interview.

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[video] Big Wins, L'Oréal Acquisitions and More: This Week's News and Insights

What a week in the world of cosmetics R&D. From acquisitions to big wins and more, here's Rachel Grabenhofer with your video recap from Cosmetics & Toiletries.

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Taking Shape: Genetic Facial Markers Discovered

Using novel 3D technology, researchers discovered 15 new genes that determine facial features, as published in Nature Genetics.

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Words from Wiechers: The Power of Suggestion

In this edition of our Words from Wiechers series, the late author explains the power of belief in product efficacy—and why products should be evaluated based on the perceived value they deliver to consumers.

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Defensin Peptides Tested for Anti-aging Benefits

Defensin is believed to help improve aging skin based on its natural healing properties—recent research in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology examines its efficacy.

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Body Odor Research Opens Door for Next-gen Deodorants

Recent research published in eLife describes how body odor is created, and presents an opportunity for formulators to create deodorants that can inhibit armpit malodor altogether.