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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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Creme RIFM Model Reveals Aggregate Fragrance Exposure

Good news on the testing front: a model jointly developed by the Research Institute for Fragrance Materials and Creme Global recently showed consumer exposure to fragrances from personal care products tends to be over-estimated.

Study Finds Bee Pollen Buzzin’ in Cosmetics

A study researched nano-sized bee pollen to see if it could be used as an ingredient in cosmetics. Clinical tests revealed the many benefits of bee pollen to the skin.

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German Wool Institute Awards Symrise for Hair Damage Findings

"This award will definitively have an impact on the visibility and credibility of Symrise as a major player in hair research and product development for our customers.”

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The Nagoya Protocol in Action

The Nagoya Protocol is led by three main objectives: the conservation of diversity, the sustainable use of materials, and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from use of these genetic resources. This overview provides greater detail.

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Patent Pick: Chanel Bets on Biology with Sestrin Activators

Chanel inventors have their eyes on Sestrins as a new target to impart skin benefits. In this patent application, their biological efficacy and a method to screen them are explored.

Ones to Watch: Hakan Sevinc

"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 Hakan Sevinc of B'iota Laboratories.

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Are Your Sunscreens Infra-ready? New In vitro Method Puts Data Behind the Claims

Considering more and more sun care products are claiming infrared (IR) protection, it is important to standardize the parameters by which they are evaluated. Since IR-A and IR-B are the most implicated in skin damage, a test method was developed based on these wavelengths, as described here.

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Learn More About Skin Derived Models and Services

BioreclamationIVT is a worldwide provider of biological specimens and in vitro products and services. Look to us for in vitro assay services and tissue-derived models for toxicity, skin disease, and other personal care R&D research.

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In the Mind's Eye: Color Science to Expand the Multicultural Palette

In recent years, the demand for multicultural cosmetics has grown, putting pressure on formulators to extend the shade range of product offerings. The present article reviews the basics of color science, pigments and formulation concepts to support developers for this segment.

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New Ideas on Hair Breakage: Mending Existing Flaws

Our historical beliefs as to the causes of hair breakage have been largely shaped by findings from testing approaches. More recently, an alternate mechanical testing technique, fatigue testing, has been changing our perspective on this topic.

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One Ingredient, Twice the Benefits for Pores and Age Spots

DSM has created a solution to benefit two skin problems at once. The company’s latest skin care ingredient helps eliminate facial pores and age spots simultaneously. Additionally, helps the skin look younger and improves appearance after the age of 30.

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Lake Makes a Splash in Redditch with New Lab

In support of customers who formulate and develop products in the cosmetics market, Lake Personal Care has opened a new laboratory to help progress production.

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[video] News and Insight from Cosmetics & Toiletries: 8/25/2017

Here she is again, Rachel Grabenhofer, with news from Cosmetics & Toiletries—along with her product pick of the week and some reader insight. Watch now!

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[podcast] Senescence to Understand Aging in Hair

Aging is a common denominator across not just cultures but substrates. Here, Alison Pawlus, Ph.D., of Aveda, describes a test based on cell senescence to measure the effects of aging in hair and identify ways to mitigate them. Listen now!

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Truth in Exposure: Disparity Dictates Product Safety

How often do you relax your hair? or color it? Clearly, some consumers are exposed to given products more than others based on preferences or practices. A new study points to this fact as a crucial component for regulators to consider when determining ingredient safety.

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Nagoya Protocol Takes Bio Products to 'Flask' in Korea

The Nagoya Protocol went into effect on August 17, 2017, in Korea. How might this impact the region, or even the greater cosmetics industry? It may be too soon to tell.

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Pediatric Patients Experience Psoriasis Differently

Psoriasis affects children and adults in different ways—despite limited research on the condition in children, new data in JAAD states that immune cells vary alongside psoriasis patient ages.