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[video] Understanding Adhesion of Pollution Particles to Skin
University of Le Havre researchers sought to better understand the adhesion mechanism of pollution particles to skin. Here, Lívia Salomao Calixto, Ph.D., explains their study design and findings, presented at the IFSCC Conference in Milano.
Methods/Tools
Stability Testing Just Got Automated
The CPI consortium's "Microstar" project aims to develop a testing platform comprising a series of microfluidic chips to rapidly screen formulation stability.
Event Coverage
Snail Slime, MMP-2 Trigger and More: Advances in Delivery and Efficacy at IFSCC19
Using the same approach to develop or test a product will not result in a step-change innovation. For this reason, new solutions to deliver, develop and test product efficacy were presented during the 2019 IFSCC Conference.
Method/Process
Solving Sensitivity: In vitro Assays for Sensitive Skin
There are many mysteries regarding sensitive skin, including how to minimize the chance that a product will create a negative response. This article details causes of this syndrome, along with details for testing personal care ingredients for their interaction with sensitive skin.
Efficacy
BASF and CTIBiotech Bioprint 3D Skin with Macrophages
The reconstructed tissue models will be the basis for the development and testing of bioactives for skin care applications.
Companies
RCTS Adds EvaFace 3D Skin Imaging
The new addition extends access in the U.S. to an imaging system that answers the needs of organizations sourcing clinical dermatological safety and efficacy testing services.
Method/Process
Biomimetic Pore to Make Testing 'No Sweat'
The device shows, in real-time, the efficacy of a product on sweat and sebum in skin pores.
Method/Process
[video] Standardized Test to Assess Anti-irritant, After-sun Gel
While these researchers could not prove the efficacy of the after-sun gel, they did establish the first-known, standardized approach to assess the efficacy of an after-sun product. Learn more from the video.
Actives
L'Oréal and Alibaba Bring Mobile Acne Analysis to China
According to L’Oréal, this technology is the world’s first web app to analyze acne-prone skin and in China, 80% of young individuals are afflicted by acne. The new partnership gives Chinese consumers access to advice.
Method/Process
Grooming Habits: A New Focus for Ethnic Care
Product developers often develop hair solutions for a specific ethnic market; however, fundamentally, hair structures are the same. The present article proposes how grooming habits, along with drastic variations within a single head of hair, should be considered.
Safety/Stability
Why the FDA's 'Sunscreens in the Bloodstream' Study is Flawed
A recent study published in the
Journal of the American Medical Association
tested the potential systemic absorption of certain sunscreens. Results identified their presence in subjects' bloodstreams; however, as industry expert David Steinberg explains, the study is misleading and fails to consider crucial variables.
Efficacy
Total Breakdown: Recovering Anti-aging Efficacy After Collagen Fragmentation
When collagen breaks down, the broken fragments can hinder the performance of anti-aging actives over time. This column examines methods by which materials can overcome these aging-related issues in collagen production.
Method/Process
Making Moves Toward an Animal Testing-free Future
I think the cosmetics industry will agree: we want to see animal testing phased out in our lifetimes. Not only for ethical reasons, but because these methods are much less relevant than today's alternatives. The good news is worldwide efforts are getting us there; following are recent examples.
Method/Process
[video] Novel In vitro SPF Test Method Validated
Validation criteria have been a shortcoming of in vitro SPF testing; until now. A new method recently was validated; Marc Pissavini, Ph.D., explains, in this video interview.
Method/Process
MilliporeSigma Assays Dermal Diffusion and Fragrance Allergenicity
Two ready-to-use, IFRA-compliant calibrants and one animal-alternative substrate will be the focus of MilliporeSigma's presence at in-cosmetics Global.
Method/Process
[video] This Device Analyzes Skin On the Go for Cosmetic Validation
An alternative to animal testing techniques, this handheld device noninvasively measures skin structure and quality for higher-efficiency cosmetic experiments.
Method/Process
Stability Testing Guidance for Product Safety and Shelf-life Insight
Routine stability testing provides cosmetic manufacturers critical data about a product’s safety and shelf life. While not required by legislation, these tests can ensure the successful marketing of products. The present paper provides and overview of the basics manufacturers should cover when stability testing products.
Event Coverage
Crossing Sensory Boundaries at SCC Annual Meeting
Cross-modal sensory integration took to the main stage at the 2019 SCC Annual Meeting and Technology Showcase, including the keynote on neuroscience-inspired cosmetic design and a talk on acoustic measurements of hair conditioning.
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