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In Vivo Study Finds Solution to Skin Firming

To work against sagging and aging, Lipotec performed a new in vivo test on Uplevity peptide.

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NSF International to Offer GMRA Certification and Audits

GMP standards developer NSF International will now provide official Global Retailer and Manufacturer Alliance (GMRA) certification and audits for dietary supplements, cosmetics/personal care products and OTC drugs.

ESAC Approves Two In Vitro Skin Irritation Methods

The European Centre for the Validation of Alternative Methods' (ECVAM) Scientific Advisory Committee (ESAC) endorsed the scientific validity of two in vitro skin irritation tests at its 29th meeting.

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How Damaged is Hair? Part II, Internal Damage

This article is part II in our series on hair damage. It explains the internal cortex structure of hair is not easily visible, and that various mechanical tests can yield different conclusions. Here, tests are described that can show changes to the internal cortex structure and their impact on hair’s mechanical properties.

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Provital Group Launches Ingredient to Reduce Skin Shine

According to Google Trends, oily skin is the fourth prominent cosmetic concern. In response to this consumer concern, Provital Group created an ingredient inspired by the purity of lotus to calm the skin and remove shine and impurities.

Testing for Dioxin and Furan Contamination in Triclosan

Each batch of triclosan should be analyzed for trace amounts of 2 3 7 8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin and 2 3 7 8-tetrachlorodibenzofuran, which can form as unwanted manufacturing by-products, as shown in triclosan from six commercial Asian sources.

Clariant Launches Consumer Care Competence Center in Singapore

Clariant opened a new consumer care facility in Singapore.

Testing Tactics--In Vitro Sensitization Models: Current Progress

Several interesting and promising approaches to in vitro skin sensitization testing are in development. Perhaps it will not be long before they are deemed valid and reliable alternatives to animal testing.

Designing products to meet the unique needs of consumer with disabilities can translate to better product experiences for all. Join in this discussion to help move products in a more inclusive direction.

[updated] Virtual Roundtable: Inclusive Design for Universal Beauty

Gabriela Daniels of the London College of Fashion will participate in a virtual roundtable chat on inclusive design for universal beauty during Beauty Accelerate Virtual.

Testing Tactics: In Vitro Approaches to Antiaging Testing

Using proper methods, it is possible to screen materials for potential antiaging effects; in turn, these materials can be incorporated into cosmetic or personal care products. To properly screen antiaging materials, all that is required is a basic understanding of the aging process.

Article Download: Evaluating Hair Conditioning With Instrumental Combing

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In Vitro Model for Decontamination of Human Skin

The present study utilized an in vitro model to compare the decontamination capacity of three model decontaminant solutions: tap water, isotonic saline and hypertonic saline. Human cadaver skin samples were dosed with radio-labeled [14C]-formaldehyde and the surface skin of each sample was washed after each exposure with one of the three model decontaminant solutions.

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Exposing Ingredient Exposure: It's Better Than We Thought

Cosmetovigilance is at the forefront of the industry's mind and is deeply rooted in testing ingredient safety. In relation, a new paper explores the aggregated exposure of consumers to given ingredients, with interesting results.

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3D Printing 'Popping Up' in Personal Care

Three-dimensional (3D) printing is popping up in many fields, including in cosmetics and personal care development; from behind the scenes, in R&D package concept labs, to presentations at in-cosmetics and the April SCS Symposium—even at home, in one former Harvard student's printable cosmetic device concept.

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[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.

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Antioxidants in a Nutshell—Pistachio, to be Precise

Researchers from Tufts University in Boston had a nutty idea: What if pistachios could provide skin benefits? As it turns out, this wasn't such a tough nut to crack.

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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.

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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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