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The Nagoya Protocol for Cosmetics and Extracts

The Nagoya Protocol is an international law applying to genetic resources and ensuring the countries of origin share in the benefits from using these materials.

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[podcast] CeraVe, Ingredients and Psoriasis Relief

"Ceramides, urea and salicylic acid ... are all going to have a lot of impact on the disease process," explained Neal Bhatia, M.D. This second in a three-part podcast series explores the CeraVe brand, ingredients and psoriasis relief.

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Managing Adversities: Atopic Dermatitis and the Microbiome

The AD process and S. aureus provide targets for intervention, which can be explored in vitro as described here. Although not causative, there is a strong correlation between the severity of AD and density of S. aureus in the microbiome.

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Lauder Findings on Sirtuins, Stress and Eucalyptus

New findings highlight the importance of sirtuins in skin cell activity, how they relate to environmental signals and circadian rhythm, plus the antioxidant efficacy of eucalyptus.

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A Safety, Toxicity and Irritation Testing Primer

To ensure a product’s success, especially in light of ‘clean beauty’ tenets, it must be tested for stability as well as safety and efficacy. The following primer offers an overview of key tests to perform as products are developed and prepared for launch. Click through to the digital magazine for more.

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[video] News and Insights from Cosmetics & Toiletries: 6/1/2018

Is it June already? Rachel Grabenhofer confirms, with this week's video recap of news and insights from the cosmetics R&D industry.

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New Exhibitors at in-cosmetics: Trade Associations and Media

Nearly 800 exhibitors will grace the in-cosmetics Global show floor this month. Where do you start? Why not the newcomers? Here, we've highlighted new entries under the "Trade Association and Media" category.

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New Exhibitors at in-cosmetics: Lab and Consulting Services

Nearly 800 exhibitors will grace the in-cosmetics Global show floor this April. This makes for an idea-rich environment, but where do you start? Why not head toward the newcomers—here, we've highlighted new exhibitors offering lab and consulting services.

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Editor's Note: A Peek into Bath and Shower Care

This month, we peek into the bath/shower scene—in a wholesome way, with a focus on issues fundamental to bath and body care. From sensory experiences, and cleansing and protecting skin, to reducing shine and acne, and more. We even spritz in a fragrance refresher.

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[video] News and Insights from Cosmetics & Toiletries: 10/27/2017

Reporting from IFSCC South Korea, Rachel Grabenhofer, managing editor of Cosmetics & Toiletries shares this week's news and insights in this video re-cap. Watch now!

Literature Review: Damage, Growth and Conditioning in Hair

This survey of recent literature relates to assessing hair damage, reducing dye allergy, increasing and inhibiting hair growth, cleansing and conditioning hair, and more. The papers are presented as food for thought in the early stages of the product development process, and may warrant deeper investigation.

Emotion, Visualization and Innovation at IFSCC in Rio

The IFSCC conference covered an array of subjects—from the psychology of rotating brushes, and discussion of neuron-adipocyte crosstalk to limit emotional stress-mediated fat accumulation; to hair straightening and conditioning, various visualization tools, and novel formulation approaches.

Shielding and Repairing Tooth Enamel with Carboxymethyl Cellulose

This article evaluates the ability of a toothpaste formulation containing calcium, phosphate and a film-building carboxymethyl cellulose to repair and refill damaged enamel. Micro-hardness and elasticity were quantified by nano-indentation, and surface roughness by profilometry. Scanning electron microscopy was employed for qualitative analysis, and profilometry, again, for the refilling of micro damage.

Assessing Beauty By Facial Topography, Color and Symmetry

The notion of “aging gracefully” no longer applies, as consumers are constantly judging each other’s facial features to assess their beauty. Here, based on recent studies, it is suggested that facial topography, symmetry and color dictate those assessments. While the cosmetics industry can lessen some of these factors, some are a result of biology or lifestyle.

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Correlating Aging with Skin’s Mechanical and Optical Properties

The aim of this study was to monitor the evolution of biomechanical and optical properties of the skin with aging. Different biophysical parameters were measured, including skin: elasticity and firmness, color, brightness, fluorescence emission, sebum content, hydration and pH. A significant evolution of the evaluated parameters with aging was observed.

The Dermial ingredient, a hyaluronic acid matrix ingredient for skin and beauty, delivers better results for skin health over standard hyaluronic acid (HA) in nutricosmetic form.

Bioiberica’s Dermial Nutricosmetic Outperforms Extracted and Fermented HAs

A pre-clinical in vitro study showed the Dermial hyaluronic acid (HA) matrix nutricosmetic increased type I collagen production by almost half. According to Bioiberica, this has not been seen with standard extracted or fermented HAs.

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Genemarkers and Genoskin to Explore CBD Effects in Skin

Working together will reportedly streamline procurement, reduce total time from proposal to report, and deliver industry-leading clinical grade-results.

Consumer Perception of Fine Lines and Wrinkles: Qualitative Assessment

There are varying definitions, associations and overall impressions of fine lines and wrinkles among different consumer segments. The findings of this study offer invaluable insight into consumers’ opinions, and by qualitative in-depth interviews, they provide a well-defined vernacular for aging descriptors. This language is critical for developmental research, consumer evaluation and marketing within the cosmetic industry.

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