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Patent Pick: Growing 3D Skin Predictions

A product manufacturer's reputation is perhaps its greatest asset, and growing numbers of cosmetic consumers with sensitive skin only raise the product development bar. That's where patented inventions such as this, a 3D skin model, can ensure product safety and support cosmetovigilance initiatives.

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VIDEO: Lesson Learned: Consumer Sensibilities are Crucial in R&D – Gallagher

In a recent exclusive interview with C&T, Kevin Gallagher, Croda’s retiring president of personal care/actives, revealed how being sensitive to consumer concerns extends beyond the marketing of products all the way into the lab. See what he talked about with C&T’s Rachel Grabenhofer.

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VIDEO: Gallagher Notes Innovation, Sustainability, Among Accomplishments

In a recent exclusive interview with C&T, Kevin Gallagher, Croda’s retiring president of personal care/actives, spoke about some of the significant accomplishments of his long career with Croda. See what he talked about with C&T’s Rachel Grabenhofer.

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Silab’s Eternaline Supports Anti-Aging

Silab has launched Eternaline, a natural anti-aging active ingredient capable of stimulating the synthesis of periostin, which slows over time.

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Ashland’s Ingredients Portfolio Advances Worldwide

Ashland integrated its research and development facilities across the world to measure the performance of its ingredients portfolio based on consumer populations in major markets.

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Yield Stress Measurements for Personal Care Part II: Methods

The previous article defined yield stress and explained how to calculate the amount needed for a given application. Here, methods for measuring yield stress are compared by determining the values of two materials: a non-thixotropic acrylates copolymer solution, and a thixotropic body wash. The results provide recommendations for methods in terms of relevance, exactness and robustness.

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New Systems + New Focus = New SCC

In desperate need of a system upgrade to meet consumer expectations, the Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) found itself held back. It needed a plan to adapt for both the industry and its the members. That’s where we began this discussion with David Smith, executive director of the SCC.

Photostability Test for Additional Sunscreen Claims, Part III: New Claim

Proposed here is an in vitro method, based on UV transmission measurements at two irradiation doses, to test and rank sunscreens based on their photostabilities. This approach was used to assess some 107 sunscreens and shows how, by strictly controlling key parameters, comparisons between the photostabilities of products can be made, with potential for new label claims.

Photostability Test for Additional Sunscreen Claims, Part II: Calculations and Results

Proposed here is an in vitro method, based on UV transmission measurements at two irradiation doses, to test and rank sunscreens based on their photostabilities. This approach was used to assess some 107 sunscreens and shows how, by strictly controlling key parameters, comparisons between the photostabilities of products can be made, with potential for new label claims.

Photostability Test for Additional Sunscreen Claims, Part I: Protocol Setup

Proposed here is an in vitro method, based on UV transmission measurements at two irradiation doses, to test and rank sunscreens based on their photostabilities. This approach was used to assess some 107 sunscreens and shows how, by strictly controlling key parameters, comparisons between the photostabilities of products can be made, with potential for new label claims.

Auderset presented a traditional Swiss cow bell to U.S. SCC president Tony O'Lenick as a symbol of the Secretariat's move to New York.

Alphorns, Cowbells, Magic and Gaming at IFSCC Zurich, part V

The 23rd IFSCC Congress, held Sept. 21-23, 2015, reported “more facts and less illusions” to some 550+ delegates from across the globe at the forefront of cosmetic product innovation.

Bernard Fink, of the University of Goettingen, discussed sexual selection and the biology of beauty in relation to skin condition.

Alphorns, Cowbells, Magic and Gaming at IFSCC Zurich, part IV

The 23rd IFSCC Congress, held Sept. 21-23, 2015, reported “more facts and less illusions” to some 550+ delegates from across the globe at the forefront of cosmetic product innovation.

More than 200 posters were presented on skin biology, hair strength, formulation technologies, epigenetics, skin sagging, anti-acne and more.

Alphorns, Cowbells, Magic and Gaming at IFSCC Zurich, part III

The 23rd IFSCC Congress, held Sept. 21-23, 2015, reported “more facts and less illusions” to some 550+ delegates from across the globe at the forefront of cosmetic product innovation.

Haftek described the stratum corneum (SC) as a 'magic cauldron” brewing to its fullness. 'While the SC is essentially dead, the 'fire beneath the cauldron' keeps it evolving and adapting to maintain barrier function.'

Alphorns, Cowbells, Magic and Gaming at IFSCC Zurich, part II

The 23rd IFSCC Congress, held Sept. 21-23, 2015, reported “more facts and less illusions” to some 550+ delegates from across the globe at the forefront of cosmetic product innovation.

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SILAB Introduces Reconstructed Skin Models

SILAB Research has created SILABSKIN multi-layer reconstructed epidermis or skin models to test the efficacy of its natural cosmetic actives in vitro.

Patent Pick: Approach to Screen Actives on ECM In situ

Patent Picks are chosen by the editors from publicly available sources. Today's feature describes an immunological technique to screen for the effects of new cosmetic or pharma actives on ECM molecules in situ.

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Yield Stress Measurements for Personal Care, Part I: Definitions and Basics

The aim of this article series is to properly define and differentiate yield stress from high viscosity, as well as develop a method for assessing whether a sample has a yield stress. In addition, it will illustrate how to determine the amount of yield needed for a given application.

Patent Pick: Makeup E-view

Patent Picks are compiled by the editors from publicly available sources. Today's patent describes a means for consumers to electronically preview (e-view) cosmetic looks.