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BASF and CTIBiotech Bioprint 3D Skin with Macrophages

BASF and CTIBiotech Bioprint 3D Skin with Macrophages

Sep 19, 2019

The reconstructed tissue models will be the basis for the development and testing of bioactives for skin care applications.

Blue Light Device Reveals Skin Whitening and Anti-dark Circles Efficacy

Blue Light Device Reveals Skin Whitening and Anti-dark Circles Efficacy

Sep 19, 2019

The new devide provides measurements for parameters such as total area of dark spots, total number, color uniformity, contrast between pigmentation and normal skin, etc.

Back to Basics, Part III: Testing for Preservation and Stability

Back to Basics, Part III: Testing for Preservation and Stability

Sep 1, 2019 | Pascal Yvon, BioSciences Expansion, LLC, Newtown, PA U.S.

Product quality and consumer health are on the line when it comes to a product's microbiology and stability status. This article describes testing guidelines in both the U.S. and EU to assist the formulator with methodology and production.

The Big Reveal: UV Imaging Uncovers Sun Protection, Skin Dryness and Microbiome

The Big Reveal: UV Imaging Uncovers Sun Protection, Skin Dryness and Microbiome

Sep 1, 2019 | Jonathan Crowther, Ph.D., JMC Scientific Consulting Ltd., Egham, Surrey, U.K.

UV reflectance and fluorescence photography can provide insights into skin conditions that are otherwise not visible. This paper describes how these techniques can effectively measure sun protection, dry skin, acne and the microbiome, to aid in product development.

Article sponsored by Gattefossé

MilliporeSigma’s Water Purification Systems

MilliporeSigma’s Water Purification Systems

Sep 1, 2019

These systems combine optimized water purification with monitoring techniques while reducing environmental impact.

[video] LC-MS/MS Applied to Cosmetic Ingredients

[video] LC-MS/MS Applied to Cosmetic Ingredients

Jul 26, 2019 | Adeline Delcambre, Silab, et al., and Jane Evison, Cosmetics & Toiletries

Liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LC-MS) can serve as a foundation from which to build innovative cosmetic ingredients. In this video, scientists at Silab showed Cosmetics & Toiletries just how they implement it in their work.

BASF Tool Analyzes Sun Cares Environmental Impact

BASF Tool Analyzes Sun Care's Environmental Impact

Jul 22, 2019

The methodology evaluates the environmental compatibility of UV filters in order to help brands create more sustainable sun care.

China Adds Animal Testing Exemption for Cosmetics to its Agenda

China Adds Animal Testing Exemption for Cosmetics to its Agenda

Jul 18, 2019

It seems that China is now open discussion, even more than before, to the idea of exempting some cosmetic products from the animal testing requirement, according to one blog.

Biomimetic Pore to Make Testing No Sweat

Biomimetic Pore to Make Testing 'No Sweat'

Jul 15, 2019

The device shows, in real-time, the efficacy of a product on sweat and sebum in skin pores.

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