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Sunscreen Dynamics and the ‘Reef Safe’ Dance

Protection against damaging pollution, toxins and electromagnetic waves of all lengths is at the forefront of consumers’ minds; not to mention regulators’. But what happens when a topical solution to one of these forces is at odds with another?

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Silicone Elastomer Technologies for Feel and Performance

Obtaining the desired feel and performance in a formula has been greatly simplified by the evolution of silicone chemistry. Silicones have been popular cosmetic ingredients for decades, and have led to innovative textures in skin care and makeup. Though they began as basic linear polymer systems, technologies have evolved to develop various forms from these main backbones.

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Managing Adversities: Atopic Dermatitis and the Microbiome

The AD process and S. aureus provide targets for intervention, which can be explored in vitro as described here. Although not causative, there is a strong correlation between the severity of AD and density of S. aureus in the microbiome.

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Industry Insight: Microbiome Interactions and Skin Health

New research from Amway and Microbiome Insights underlines the connections between skin health and the microbiome. In our exclusive two-part podcast series, Greg Hillebrand, Ph.D., and Malcolm Kendall share what they've learned; following is an excerpt.

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Evoking Emotion: Perceiving Aging Mentally and Physically

Skin care has been linked to the emotional well-being of consumers from the inside out. This leads to innovative skin care that not only helps with mature features, but also with mental wellness.

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Hand Hygiene and Disease Prevention, Part III

The authors invite you to submit to this "living article" to help us keep on top of new developments. This article is the final part in our series on hand hygiene. It considers regulatory, legal and social aspects.

This edition of C&T Magazine explores trends in the pro-youth space, biotechnology and scalp care. With a constantly innovating industry, we look at the latest in anti-aging, precision-targeting as well as other topics.

Editor’s Note: Pro-youth and Care Solutions

This edition of C&T Magazine explores trends in the pro-youth space, biotechnology and scalp care. With a constantly innovating industry, we look at the latest in anti-aging, precision-targeting as well as other topics.

Polycitronellols are a new class of polyether polymers aligned with the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry and derived from natural terpene monomers. This review covers the brief history and chemistry and introduces how to use them.

Polycitronellols Reinvent Green, Sensorial Chemistry and Cosmetics

Polycitronellols are a new class of polyether polymers aligned with the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry and derived from natural terpene monomers. This review covers the brief history and chemistry and introduces how to use them.

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Evoking Emotion: Ethnicity, Face Shape and Radiance

Facial attractiveness has a great influence on daily social interactions, and there are biological cues in every culture for perceived facial beauty. This article offers insights about the influence of ethnicity, face shape and skin radiance on perceived attractiveness. It also examines the effects of ovulation and fertility, whose physical manifestations enhance this perception.

In reality, fragrance often is the most chemically complicated component of the formulation, and understanding its technical aspects is essential for the creation of an acceptable product.

Fragrance in Emulsion Systems and Surfactant Systems

Fragrance is a complex system of aroma chemicals whose potential to interact with the base in formulated products is reviewed in this article, with a focus on fragrance in emulsion systems and surfactant systems.

This article describes the various components of two basic hair product types – shampoo and conditioner – formulated to meet the needs of today’s consumers.

Formulating Forum: Modern Hair Cleansing and Conditioning

This article describes the components to create two basic hair product types, shampoo and conditioner, for modern needs. Specific considerations include scalp and barrier health, greener ingredients and hair shine; hair biology is also briefly reviewed.

Existing dandruff treatments typically focus on antifungal effects although dandruff is a multicausal condition. Here, dandruff mechanisms and treatments are discussed, and an active based on olive leaf, jujube and levan is tested for its multifunctional effects against M. furfur, dandruff flakes and sebum.

Solving the Dandruff Dilemma Holistically and Naturally

Here, dandruff mechanisms and treatments are discussed, and an active based on olive leaf, jujube and levan is tested for its multifunctional effects against M. furfur, dandruff flakes and sebum.

Croda's Cystine Hair Smoothing System is a process that straightens many types of hair, from fine to coarse and also delivers protecting, restructuring and conditioning components.

Straightening Hair Safely With Cystine and Without Formaldehyde

To answer consumers’ desires for straight hair, and comply omit unsafe straightening ingredients, Croda has developed the Cystine Hair Smoothing System, which gently relaxes the hair’s natural curl without added formaldehyde.

Oral and Topical Echium Oil for Skin Benefits

In the present article, the oral administration of echium oil is shown to increase collagen levels in the skin as well as barrier functioning and skin conductance. When applied topically, the oil increases dermal structural proteins, which results in a reduction in fine lines and wrinkles, and inhibits UV-induced inflammation.

In Depth and In Focus at in-cosmetics

Although the aisles of the New Munich Trade Fair Centre in Munich, Germany, were less crowded for in-cosmetics 2009, attendees were more focused, driven and dedicated to their goal of absorbing information about cosmetic formulating in the 21st century.

The Quest for Avobenzone Stabilizers and Sunscreen Photostability

Butyl methoxydibenzoyl methane (BMDBM) is well-known as an effective UVA filter when it is stabilized. Here, the authors measure the efficiency of ten commercially available products that are reported to stabilize BMDBM. The most effective product found was octocrylene that, being a UVB filter, also contributed to the SPF.

Nanomaterials in Personal Care: Opportunities and Safety Considerations

So what exactly is nanotechnology and what are its applications in cosmetics and personal care? Nanotechnology is one of those terms that most think they understand—in the scientific community, at least—but for which most would struggle to provide a precise definition.

Metabolism and Modulation of Hyaluronan Levels in Skin

This is the last in a series of articles that review the literature on hyaluronan, which also sometimes goes by the name hyaluronic acid.

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