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Section: Research > Methods/Tools
Safety/Stability
Tox Testing at the Speed of Light (Really)
Until now, testing chemicals for their toxicity has relied on reporter genes, which can take 24 hr to deliver results. A new approach from North Carolina State University, however, uses a modified protein that emits light when binding occurs—effectively signaling its safety.
Consumers/Market
Opportunity in Diversity: Formulating for the Multiethnic Market
The expanding multicultural beauty market provides opportunity to formulate products specifically to the needs of ethnic skin types. Pigmentation is not the only difference between black and Caucasian skin, the skin barrier and other factors come into play.
Consumers/Market
Pushing Back Against the Noise of Consumer Misinformation
"I’m really [most] interested in how science is presented to the public, especially considering how much social media has increased," says Timothy Caulfield. "I’m interested in [presenting the science] at a higher level.” Click through to the digital magazine to read more.
Magazine
The Emotion Paradox in Product Testing: A Commentary
A real challenge in the assessment of consumer emotional responses has been the need for validated but meaningful measures. Commentary outlined are benefits and drawbacks of various methods and asks the larger question of precisely what’s being measured.
Literature/Data
The Brave New World of Silicone Alternatives
The road forward for cosmetic formulation doesn't include as many of the silicones of old, according to Tony O'Lenick, president of Siltech LLC.
Event Coverage
The Interpretive Dance of Cosmetic Product Development
How are consumer drivers successfully captured, interpreted, communicated and translated into a tangible cosmetic? Panelists from CHANEL, The Estée Lauder Cos., Function of Beauty and Parlor West Ventures will help us work through these kinks at
Beauty Accelerate
.
Sun Protection
SPF Debate Puts Derms to the Test
Is the word we're spreading about sunscreen efficacy wrong? A new paper in the
Journal of the American Medical Association
thinks so. It holds that SPF values above 30 do make a difference.
Methods/Tools
[podcast] The Sound and Scent of Efficacy
"While the consumer will think of ... feeling the softness of hair or smoothness of skin, our research has shown that none of our experiences is just unisensory. ...If we know that perception is multisensory, we start thinking about the role [of other senses]." Learn more from Charles Spence, Ph.D., in this seven-part podcast series, sponsored by Berjé.
Methods/Tools
Integrative Medicine and Research: Cosmetics Can Lead the Way
Health care is seeing a development of more integrative approaches to employ CIM practices. People have adopted the idea of using natural products and therapies as these are perceived as safer treatments.
Animal Alternatives
Will the U.S. Finally Ban Animal Testing for Cosmetics?
It's been attempted before, so will U.S. legislators succeed this time in a nationwide ban against animal testing for cosmetics? The U.S. Humane Society believes so; and it appears the industry is on board.
Literature/Data
Witch Hazel: The 'Potion' to Produce Silver Nanoparticles
Healing skin takes more than a little hocus pocus. New work describes the use of witch hazel to produce silver nanoparticles, which are known for wound repair properties.
Methods/Tools
Words from Wiechers: The Need for Fresh 'Blood'
In this edition of our Words from Wiechers series, the late author encourages the industry to bring outside ideas and people into the industry. While he wrote it in 2001, it remains relevant today.
Literature/Data
Improving the Solubility of Benzoyl Peroxide: A Review
In this review, the authors examine studies relating to the solubility of BPO. The clinical trials discussed show that compared with suspended BPO, BPO solubilized by dimethyl isosorbide reduced
P. acnes
and decreased both inflammatory lesions/irritation and the emergence of antibiotic-resistant
P. acnes
strains. This reveals the importance of solubilizing BPO for improved efficacy and safety.
Literature/Data
The Microbiome: Our Greatest Challenge or Best Opportunity?
Is the microbiome our greatest challenge, the best opportunity we've had, in a long time, to innovate and renew ourselves?
Skin Care
Enzymology: Accelerating Success in the Skin Care Market
While the benefits of enzymes have long been known, interest in enzymology for cosmetic and dermatological applications has grown. Advances in the functionality, safety and stability of enzymes are accelerating skin care product development; some are described here.
Natural/Sustainable
Inside The Estée Lauder Companies' Ingredient Innovation Race
The MIT work has focused on the "development of biodegradable materials for cosmetic applications and [the exploration of] new solutions to combat the effects of visible light from the sun."
Formulas/Products
Patent Pick: Complexing to Simplify the Antiperspirant Equation
Colgate-Palmolive inventors aren't sweating the small stuff. In a new patent application, they propose a stannous fluoride-based composition for antiperspirants with sweat control.
Literature/Data
Improving the Solubility of Benzoyl Peroxide: A Review
In this review, the authors examine studies relating to the solubility of BPO. The clinical trials discussed show that compared with suspended BPO, BPO solubilized by dimethyl isosorbide reduced
P. acnes
and decreased both inflammatory lesions/irritation and the emergence of antibiotic-resistant
P. acnes
strains. This reveals the importance of solubilizing BPO for improved efficacy and safety.
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