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Lauder Findings on Sirtuins, Stress and Eucalyptus

New findings highlight the importance of sirtuins in skin cell activity, how they relate to environmental signals and circadian rhythm, plus the antioxidant efficacy of eucalyptus.

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Measuring and Pre-selecting Functional Filler Pigments

Functional filler pigments play an important role in adjusting optical properties such as transparency and soft focus effects in cosmetics. However, their suitability for specific formulas is not apparent until time-consuming tests using many different fillers have been conducted. A new method to predetermine the soft focus effects of functional filler pigments is described here.

Showcasing skin naturally has been a priority with consumers and as such, consumers are looking to optimize skin health. In relation, the formulation of products such as cleansers, skin treatments and creams to diminish imperfections is explained herein.

Formulating Forum: Brightening, Evening and Cleansing Skin

Showcasing skin naturally has been a priority with consumers and as such, consumers are looking to optimize skin health. In relation, the formulation of products such as cleansers, skin treatments and creams to diminish imperfections is explained herein.

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A Safety, Toxicity and Irritation Testing Primer

To ensure a product’s success, especially in light of ‘clean beauty’ tenets, it must be tested for stability as well as safety and efficacy. The following primer offers an overview of key tests to perform as products are developed and prepared for launch. Click through to the digital magazine for more.

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Cosmetics & Toiletries Skin and Hair Cleansing Formulary

The following hair treatment and repair formulas, including cell rejuvenating intense skin care, retinoid serum, moisturizing sunscreen and more are offered as a basis from which to build and create your own. Readers should note in some cases, companies or ingredients may have changed. Read on for more.

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Expert Opinions: Hair Repair and Damage Control

Following are additional insights from industry experts on the current market, opportunities for growth and related technologies regarding simplified textured hair care; vegan and "clean" repair; hair and scalp health; and more.

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Expert Opinions: Skin Care, Health and Hygiene

Following are additional insights from industry experts on the current market, opportunities for growth and related technologies regarding simple, stress-free, natural, microbiome care, eco-friendly and investment in self.

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Keeping Skin Radiant and Hydrated with BASF

Prevention is vital to preserving beauty and health. BASF’s latest anti-pollution concept features four innovative products to prevent distinct skin issues caused by stressing agents, like urban pollution.

Vegetal-derived Emulsifiers for Improved Stability and Formula Efficiency

The quest for PEG-free surfactants and emulsifiers has led to new classes of vegetal-derived, ethylene oxide-free ingredients for environmentally friendly personal care products. Two such ingredients, described here, are based on the combination of olive oil and vegetable proteins with the first derived from oat and the second, with glutamic acid. These materials provide mildness and skin protection benefits.

Asia-Pacific Update: Hong Kong Regulations and ‘Green’ Awareness

In Hong Kong, cosmetic safety assurance is viewed as being part of the product manufacturing process, and reasonable safety will result from all the necessary production processes being followed. This update is a short review of the rules for manufacturing and selling cosmetic products in Hong Kong.

Eco-friendly Exfoliants and Fine Powders Address Microbead Concerns

Micro Powders Inc. has introduced several new eco-friendly exfoliants and fine powders, addressing recent concerns over synthetic microbead particles in the environment.

Sustainability: Trends in Polymers and Surfactants for Hair Care

Market trends are driving the development of polymer and surfactant ingredients toward natural origins—in particular, plants. In this article, the authors review some of the recent trends in green surfactants and polymers for hair care. One interesting technology transfer trend is the use of hydrogen-bonded supramolecular networks to produce self-healing fixative films.

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A Natural Active to Strengthen and Soothe Sensitive Skin

SyriCalm™ CLR is an Ecocert- and NaTrue-certified natural active that shows potent properties in soothing and strengthening sensitive skin, thus making it less vulnerable to external insults.

Evaluating Essential Oils in Cosmetics: Antioxidant Capacity and Functionality

In the present work, the antioxidant capacities of three essential oils derived from basil and thyme were evaluated using a photochemiluminescence (PCL)-based assay. In addition, since the base formulation can affect the antioxidant activity of oils contained therein, ingredient interactions within final formulations were investigated.

Boosting SPF with Copolymers and Other Topics: Literature Findings

This month’s survey of recent patent and research literature describes moneymaking ideas for personal care development, including an anti-inflammatory to soothe the skin post raw material irritation, lactulose for hair styling, reducing the damage caused by perms, boosting SPF with copolymers and the treatment of skin with heated lotion, among others.

Instant/Gradual Self Tanning and Other Topics: Literature Findings

This month’s survey of recent patent and research literature describes money-making ideas for personal care product development, including whitening with vitamin C and Opuntia ficus indica, a pulverulent for hair shaping and shine, an amino functional silicone treatment to use post-relaxing, and instant/gradual self tanning, among others.

Visually Indicating Wipe Efficacy and Other Topics: Literature Findings

This month’s survey of recent patent and research literature describes moneymaking ideas for personal care product development, including enhancing avobenzone photostability in the presence of zinc oxide with a phosphate-based emulsifier, adding value to sunscreen protection with antioxidants, indicating wipe efficacy visually, and using Heat Shock Protein 27 for antiaging, among others.

Black Truffle, Nanocrystals and Flexible Films: Recent Literature Findings

In this monthly survey of recent patent and literature research, the author describes money-making ideas in the personal care industry, ranging from a water-soluble scrubbing agent and black truffle for cell proliferation, to ascorbyl palmitate nanocrystals and an o/w emulsion for eyelash-volumizing and lengthening, among others.

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