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Efficacy
Words from Wiechers: Is Cosmetic Science Really 'Bad'?
In this month's "Words from Wiechers" series, we learn about a metric to evaluate cosmetic science and related claims: The Baloney Detection Kit.
Methods/Tools
Words from Wiechers: Written Exclusively for You
In this month's Words from Wiechers series, we see cosmetic ingredient exclusivity agreements as a "game" in which Wiechers notes, "If the option of punishing your co-players is introduced, the level of defection goes down." Learn more in this discussion.
Methods/Tools
Words from Wiechers: Bad Hair Day
This Words from Wiechers highlights the lack of formulations for segments of the population that have specific needs based upon hair or skin type. Presenting Wiechers's insights is Tony O'Lenick; Ali Syed, Ph.D., of Avalon Industries, shares additional expertise.
Efficacy
Words from Wiechers: Much Ado About Nothing
In this edition of the Words from Wiechers series, the late author explores product and ingredient claims, placebo studies and test designs to ensure claims are accurately substantiated.
People
Words from Wiechers: Formulating for Efficacy Legacy
In this final installment of our Words from Wiechers series, Mark Chandler shares a personal account of interactions with the late Johann W. Wiechers, Ph.D., who was a leader in the industry until his unexpected passing ten years ago this month.
Methods/Tools
Words from Wiechers: How Scientific is Cosmetic Science?
Academic versus commercial science are explored in this installment of our "Words from Wiechers" series. Here, O'Lenick reflects on Wiechers's view of science, additionally highlighting his omission of the end user's experience.
Literature/Data
Words from Wiechers: Too Stressed to Age Properly
In this month's "Words from Wiechers" series, we learn about the metaphysics of aging, why some anti-aging products seem to work while others don't, and how a little stress in one's life could serve as an anti-aging mechanism.
Efficacy
Words from Wiechers: What You Say is What You Get
This installment of "Words from Wiechers" explores what we see and say about cosmetic products, and cautions to not make “conclusions” that are simply that—conclusions, without underlying science.
Tech Transfer
Words from Wiechers: Cosmetic Science—A Matter of Life and Death?
In this "Words from Wiechers" installment, we learn how our work in the cosmetic industry, "will never stop, but we may have until eternity to get it right." This observation is followed by a discussion of the responsibilities of scientists to use new technologies prudently.
Literature/Data
Words from Wiechers: Too Often, Too Hot and Too Long. . .
In this edition of Words from Wiechers, product developers are reminded that if consumers deplete natural moisturizing factor from their skin, e.g., via long, hot showers, they damage their barrier and increase the penetration of anything applied to skin; including mild cleansers.
Anti-aging/Face
Words from Wiechers: Body and Mind
While it may seem counter to natural cycle of life, the fact that cosmetic products can minimize the appearance of aging and make people feel better about themselves provides value for many.
Methods/Tools
Words from Wiechers: Is Cosmetic Science Really 'Bad'? Part II: Scum of the Earth
This edition of Words from Wiechers debates: Are claims on cosmetic products exaggerated? While Wiechers presents strong points, column editor Tony O'Lenick believes that by and large, cosmetic companies are very conscious not to alienate consumers by making wild claims.
Efficacy
Words from Wiechers: Less is More
The addition of extra ingredients in a formulation costs money, complicates manufacturing, impacts quality control and more. Here, we learn how less is more in product formulating.
Methods/Tools
Words from Wiechers: All That is Good is Bad
We need to keep in mind that we may be able to maintain an appearance of youth and even measure the difference in a chemical marker in two people; but we need to avoid the Dorian Gray effect.
Literature/Data
Words from Wiechers: A 'License to Kill'
"Many patents are no longer filed to share our inventiveness...but just to prevent others from entering a market," Wiechers says. Instead, he encourages scientists patent findings in the spirit of the system's intent.
Methods/Tools
Words from Wiechers: One-way Communication
Talking to our customers is a critical step. The most basic question is: What do they expect of a cosmetic product? Furthermore, educating them by communicating the science through journalists is critical.
Efficacy
Words from Wiechers: What is 'Normal' Skin Care?
This article series considers the many lessons the cosmetics R&D industry can learn from the late Johann Wiechers, Ph.D. The present installment addresses where to draw the line between a cosmetic and drug.
Claims/Labeling
Words from Wiechers: High-resolution Resolutions
As we use terms that have scientific meaning, marketing meaning and common meaning, we will always be confused as to which meaning is in use. Read on to see what O'Lenick and Wiechers have to say about this.
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