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Comparatively Speaking: The INCI Names vs. Properties of Silicone Surfactants

Surface tension is a ruling factor in the formulator's world. In this edition of "Comparatively Speaking," Tony O'Lenick explains its influence on foam and wetting; he also demonstrates how little the INCI name reveals about a material's properties.

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Mibelle AG Biochemistry Makes a Moss Cell Active

Mibelle AG Biochemistry has launched a new ingredient, which helps enable skin to adapt to environmental changes, improves skin moisture, maintains cell nucleus health to ensure youthful skin, strengthens resilience of skin against urban aggressors and more.

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Researchers Construct 3-D Bioprinted Skin Pigmentation

Bioprinted skin can now incorporate accurate skin pigmentation patterns, as reported by new research published in Biofabrication.

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Words from Wiechers on 'Snake Oil Sellers'

Now more than ever, "snake oil sellers" have access to consumers, which may be, in part, why the industry is consistently under attack. In this first installment of our new "Words from Wiechers" series, column editor Tony O'Lenick shares lessons for the betterment of both formulas and the industry's overall credibility.

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Oxygen Breathes Life Into Hair Regeneration Research

Oxygen-permeable silicone was the key to recent research in Biomaterials, developed in hopes to bring about new hair regeneration treatments.

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Testing Tactics in Skin: A View of Visible Light Protection

Blue light, in particular, may be responsible for most of the adverse skin reactions caused by visible wavelengths. This column reviews methods to screen for materials that protect against blue light but also allow its benefits to shine through.

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MIT Mixes Emulsions That Stick

As the cliché goes, oil and water do not mix. Research in Nature Communications may have found a way around this, forming emulsions from the bottom up using condensation and cooled oil.

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[video] News and Insights from Cosmetics & Toiletries: 01/26/2018

We covered a lot of ground this week in cosmetics R&D. Can Rachel Grabenhofer recap it all in under 3 minutes? Watch our video to find out.

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IBR Introduces New Data for IBR-Dormin

IBR has introduced new data for IBR-Dormin with ex vivo and in vivo testing proving the ingredient helps slow the growth of hair, while also smoothing and conditioning the skin for both women and men.

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Kobo Products Launches Infrared Blocker

To help skin against infrared radiation, which can cause aging and wrinkles, Kobo Products launched TiO2-IR300-ASG3, which was tested to block infrared with a variety of surface treatments.

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BRAIN AG and Mannheim University of Applied Sciences Publish Article on 3D Skin Models

The article provides a comprehensive table comparing available 3D skin models.

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Defend Against Winter Skin Woes! Free Download of TDS and Specs

Dry, cold winter weather takes a toll on your skin. Resurgent Power BCR is composed of a powerful blend of survivalist plants that help the skin withstand the ravages of the most extreme environments.

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Cold Stress Damage, Banished: Daphne odora Extract Improves Skin Moisture and Healing

Cold stress can affect the integrity of the skin. In relation, compounds synthesized by plants under environmental stress have been characterized for their protective effects; although limited data relates to cold stress. This article explores an extract from Daphne odora cell cultures to address cold stress-related damage including dryness, cutaneous micro-lesions and inflammation.

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Comparatively Speaking: Gene vs. Protein Expression Studies

What is the difference between gene and protein expression studies to evaluate the efficacy of cosmetic products? Nava Dayan, Ph.D., explains in this edition of "Comparatively Speaking."

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Shiseido Tech Takes Personalization to the Exposome

How can custom skin care become more customized? Shiseido believes by plotting skin conditions in real-time as a function of environmental factors. A new smart phone-driven system does just that.

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Taladvance Test Results Reveal Radiance

SEPPIC announced new clinical data for its active, Taladvance, which helps boost skin radiance and leaves the complexion glowing. Radiance and complexion consistency are a main concern for consumers worldwide, as illustrated by the 20% of new face care products launched each year featuring these claims.

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Psoriasis Meets its Match in Vanilla Extract

What do baked goods and psoriasis have in common? Research in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry suggests that synthetic vanilla extract can topically treat the chronic condition.

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Blue Diamond Launches Pure Oil for Health and Beauty

To provide beauty consumers with a pure oil blend, Blue Diamond Almonds has introduced 100% pure sweet almond oil, pressed from ripe, shell-free almonds grown in the orchards of California.