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Study Reveals Pathogen Resistance is Sexy

I love the the smell of a man who doesn't stink; who takes time to wash and apply deodorant. Apparently I'm not alone. In fact, according to a new study, pathogen-prevalent regions see increases in consumer grooming time to give an air of pathogen-resistance and attract mates.

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Smell That? Neither Do Beiersdorf Researchers

Beiersdorf researchers have developed a deodorant based on polyquaternium-16 that decreased the production of axillary bacteria, in turn reducing malodor. So no, there's nothing to smell here (but innovation).

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Touchscreen Skin: The Next Wearable?

Are we closer to an e-Skin reality? The market may be ready. But is the technology?

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Patent Pick: Space-filling 'Magic' Cosmetics

A refractive index is this nifty little way to describe how light passes through a medium. It's also the basis for a new Avon invention, which applies optical illusion to impart cosmetic benefits. So, it's magic.

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Patent Pick: Sensory Effects as Easy as Pudding

The "wow" factor in product effects isn't exactly as easy as pie. It's as easy as pudding—at least, that what the inventors on this Shiseido patent application believe.

Photo credit: Vinay Kumar Singh; the HPCI exhibition showcased ingredients, technologies and services for home care and cosmetics manufacturing.

Getting a 'Feel' for Cosmetics at HPCI

Smell that? Feel that? Sensory evaluation techniques in skin, hair, perfume and color were shared in a recent workshop led by the Indian Society of Cosmetic Chemists, as part of the HPCI event.

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Croda to Increase Global Reach and Innovation with Lab Expansions

Croda lab expansion and renovation project at North American HQ adds innovation, education and efficiencies.

Lucas Meyer Measures Consumer Response to Phospholipid Emulsifier

A study conducted by Lucas Meyer revealed that its phospholipid emulsifiers were capable of invoking positive emotion.

Translating Sensation to (and from) Personal Care

Converging multiple sensory experiences in one personal care product can differentiate it from others on the shelf. Translating sensations to (and from) personal care will therefore be addressed by sensory expert John Hayes, PhD, at the June 22 and 23, 2015, Cosmetics & Toiletries Summit in Philadelphia.

Monell Names Margolskee Director and President

Robert Margolskee, MD, PhD, succeeds Gary Beauchamp, PhD, who is stepping down after 24 years with the organization.

Device for Measuring Nanoparticles and Proteins

Malvern Instuments has launched a device suitable for the characterization of proteins and nanoparticles where the highest sensitivity for size and zeta potential measurement is required.

Brookfeld Designs Fixture to Test Cosmetic Pencil Hardness

Brookfield Engineering Laboratories has has added a fixture to its offering that tests the hardness of cosmetic pencils.

Calling All Chemists, Formulators and Researchers

Are you sitting on a research “gold mine”? Get your work published! Cosmetics & Toiletries magazine is interested in your research as it pertains to cosmetics and personal care R&D.

Benchmarking Study to Examine Shampoo, Conditioner Rinse Profiles

TRI/Princeton is offering a benchmarking study on the rinsing of shampoos and conditioners to allow manufacturers a lower cost option for product testing, as compared with individual tests.

R&D Awards Finalists Announced

Cosmetics & Toiletries magazine has announced the finalists for its 2011 R&D Awards, which will honor one new ingredient for its design and one finished product for the craft of its formulation. Winners will be announced at In-Cosmetics in Milan.

TRI/Princeton Forms Group to Advance Measurement Techniques

TRI/Princeton announced it has formed a Measurement Service and Claims Support group to expand its personal care product performance and claims support test methods with new measurement techniques.

Falling Ball Viscometer for Newtonian Fluid Measurement

Brookfield Engineering celebrates its 75th anniversary with the introduction of the Falling Ball Viscometer, an instrument to assess the dynamic viscosity of transparent Newtonian fluids.

Sensory Congress Announced for Summer 2009

The congress will gather scientists and professionals to explore new paths open to the perfume and cosmetics business through novel research carried out on the senses.