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Clinical Evaluation of a Zinc- and Copper-based Eye Area Anti-aging Complex

A zinc and copper complex generating biomimetic electricity on a physiological level is shown here to improve the signs of photoaging in preclinical and clinical studies. This complex was applied to the eye area to confirm its efficacy as an anti-aging treatment option with good skin tolerance.

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11 Trends in Beauty: Skinification of Sun, Collagen Everything, Biomimic Foundation and More

C&T's "Consumer Pulse" series on the socials highlights the latest emerging searches and hashtags related to cosmetics. Here, we expand on those themes. This edition includes: Princess Cosmetics and the skinification of sun care, collagen everything, etc.

Canada, California and Congress: The Three C’s of New North American Regulatory Concern

On April 26, 2008, Canada released new Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) requirements. These requirements are aligned with the current California Air Resources Board (CARB) requirements in which companies that emit VOCs are required to register and maintain VOC records for five years.

Albert M. Kligman, PhD—Teacher, Speaker, Researcher and Admirer of the Cosmetic Industry

“I am indebted to the cosmetic industry,” Kligman says. “I think academic people should have more interest in the cosmetic industry because [this industry] makes an enormous number of products that make life so much more agreeable for many people.”

A Review of Skin Hypopigmentation and Contemporary Strategies to Achieve an Even Skin Tone

Whether formulating for Asia, North America, Europe or Latin America, the cosmetic chemist will face one common demand in all these markets: an even skin tone. This article provides an overview of chemical and biological agents capable of causing hypopigmentation via interactions through different stages of the melanogenic pathway.

A Review of Skin Hypopigmentation and Contemporary Strategies to Achieve an Even Skin Tone

Whether formulating for Asia, North America, Europe or Latin America, the cosmetic chemist will face one common demand in all these markets: an even skin tone. This article excerpt provides an overview of melanosome manipulation.

A Review of Skin Hypopigmentation and Contemporary Strategies to Achieve an Even Skin Tone

Whether formulating for Asia, North America, Europe or Latin America, the cosmetic chemist will face one common demand in all these markets: an even skin tone. This article provides an overview of chemical and biological agents capable of causing hypopigmentation via interactions through different stages of the melanogenic pathway.

Albert M. Kligman, PhD--Teacher, Speaker, Researcher and Admirer of the Cosmetic Industry

“I am indebted to the cosmetic industry,” Kligman says. “I think academic people should have more interest in the cosmetic industry because [this industry] makes an enormous number of products that make life so much more agreeable for many people.”

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EU Regulatory Update on the Future of Hair Color Warnings, Plus Brexit and Cannabis

Hair dyes are covered by strict legislative frameworks around the world to avoid adverse reactions; this column covers new research that may add heft to their warning labels. Updates to ongoing regulatory considerations for Brexit and cannabis use also are discussed.

Tyrosinase Inhibitors: Activity of a Rumex Extract in Combination with Kojic Acid and Arbutin

An extract from native prairie plants of the genus Rumex is a highly effective tyrosinase inhibitor, significantly outperforming hydroquinone and arbutin while maintaining efficacy comparable to kojic acid.

Image Processing and Analysis to Evaluate the Effects of Porous Polyamide Microspheres in Cosmetics

Described here is an image processing system that compensates for changes in illumination and volunteer position, and two algorithms to quantify skin texture and wrinkles. These methods evaluate skin parameters from a single image without contacting skin. Their abilities are demonstrated here in evaluations of the benefits of porous polyamide ultra-fine powders on skin texture and gloss.

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A Moment of Clarity: Glass Particles to Boost SPF and Shield Against Blue Light

High-SPF formulations typically exhibit poor aesthetics, caused by high concentrations of UV filters. And besides UV, consumers now seek protection against blue light. Taken together, the present work explores a specific calcium sodium borosilicate to boost SPF in vivo and shield against blue light-induced skin damage.

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Moonshine Effect Pigments: Formulate with Out-of-this-World Intensity and Shine [Free Download]

Offering four unique effect pigment series, the Moonshine Effect Pigments range showcases quality borosilicate-based effect pigments to give cosmetic formulations the unique and innovative effects desired by the industry.

Determining the Keratolytic Activities of Benzoyl Peroxide, Retinoic Acid and Salicylic Acid In vivo

Keratolysis is the separation or loosening of the stratum corneum (SC), and is part of the natural cycle of skin renewal and regeneration. Disordered keratolysis, resulting in skin overgrowth or excessive desquamation, is responsible for various skin disorders.

A Review of Anti-irritants, Part II: Moisturizer, Anti-irritant Efficacy and Overall Interpretation*

his column is the second of a two-part series about anti-irritants. Part I appeared in the March 2011 issue and covered anti-irritants, irritant reaction and barrier cream efficacy. The present column summarizes the efficacy of moisturizers and anti-irritant substances and provides an overall interpretation.

Image Processing and Analysis to Evaluate the Effects of Porous Polyamide Microspheres in Cosmetics

Described here is an image processing system that compensates for changes in illumination and volunteer position, and two algorithms to quantify skin texture and wrinkles. These methods evaluate skin parameters from a single image without contacting skin. Their abilities are demonstrated here in evaluations of the benefits of porous polyamide ultra-fine powders on skin texture and gloss.

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Using In vivo and In vitro Testing for Evidence-based Development of Anti-aging Ingredients

The need for a conceptual approach to skin aging, the need to combine in vitro and in vivo findings and the new direction for cosmetic ingredient manufacturers are discussed here.

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Comparison of Age Determination by Three Evaluation Methods: Self-assessment, Expert Grader and Naïve Grader

This exploratory study investigates how consumers perceive age, using objective and subjective approaches. Results of this study suggest that when a subjective approach is implemented for age determination, subjects affix their emotions to the evaluation. The reverse logic was applicable for the expert and naïve grader methods, as grader results appeared more neutral than the self-assessment.

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