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Midwest SCC: Upcycling in Personal Care and Red Maple Emulsifier
The February 2021 Midwest SCC virtual meeting discussed the increasing trend of upcycling in personal care. With this in mind, presenters from Renmatix highlighted the company's
Acer rubrum
extract, an upcycled emulsifier.
Methods/Tools
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.
Method/Process
Silab Develops 3D Model Mimicking Acneic Skin
Published in
Experimental Dermatology
, Silab's 3D in vitro model of acneic skin was recently characterized and offers a screening tool for acne treatments.
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
[video] Cosmetics R&D Vlog: Art-inspired Approach to Powder Foundations
In our latest Cosmetics R&D Vlog entry, we connected with Yuki Muneyoshi, of POLA Chemical Industries, about his work to develop a natural-looking, multi-shade powder foundation inspired by oil painting. His work was initially presented at the IFSCC 2020 Congress
Literature/Data
Hair Damage and Repair Literature: Sweet Potato Sochu and Red Clover
Hair thinning and loss; nourishing and bonding treatments; and scalp, curl and color care are among today's top concerns and trends in hair care. As such, we offer the following brief literature review with a look at recent research related to hair repair and damage.
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.
Methods/Tools
Ames Laboratory Designs Nano-catalysts to Upcycle Polyolefin Plastics
Ames Laboratory scientists have nanoengineered catalysts that can upcycle polyethylene. This can lead to the production of solvents, lubricating oils and more, replacing single-use plastic.
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.
Methods/Tools
AI-aided Pathways Effectively Synthesize Naturally Occurring Compounds
AI-aided technology continues to find utility in cosmetics R&D. A recent paper published in
Nature
provides an example, showing the efficacy of computational synthesis planning for naturally occurring compounds.
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.
Methods/Tools
Kao's Fine Fiber Tech Preps Skin for Smooth, Even Foundation Coverage
By spraying submicron fibers directly onto the skin's surface, Kao Corp. reports its fine fiber technology creates a uniform membrane upon which to layer makeup foundation for more even coverage.
Methods/Tools
Kao Predicts 86 Changes in Skin with Age, Menstrual Cycle and More
Kao Corp. has designed a technique using AI and RNA from skin lipids to predict 86 constantly changing skin attributes. Results indicate shifts in skin moisture, transparency and glycosylation with age and during the menstrual cycle.
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.
Method/Process
Study Reveals Factorial Model to Predict O/W Emulsion Stability
A study published in the
Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmacognosy Research
confirmed an approach to predict the physical stability and quality of o/w cosmetic emulsions using full factorial design.
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.
Event Coverage
Autophagy and Anti-glycation Lead the IFSCC 2020 Talks
Autophagy has become a "hot field" in cell biology, according to Yoshinori Ohsumi, Ph.D., who gave the IFSCC 2020 Congress Distinguished Lecture during the opening ceremony. In addition, Ka-Heng Lee, Ph.D., received the Henry Maso Award for his work on anti-glycation.
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