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- 6Good As Gold: Validating Alternative SPF Test Methods
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- 8Melatonin: An Ancient Protector for Modern Skin Care
- 9Zeta Potential and Particle Size to Predict Emulsion Stability
- 10Dual Defense: Protecting and Repairing Hair Holistically, Inside and Out
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Tress Stress: How the Environment Affects Hair
Feb 28, 2019 | Trefor A. Evans, Ph.D., T.A. Evans LLC and TRI-Princeton
The drive for "anti-pollution" personal care may not apply to hair care as strongly as other segments. Despite this, environmental stressors can impact hair's chemistry. This column provides a scientific basis by which formulation and claims strategies might be constructed.
MilliporeSigma Assays Dermal Diffusion and Fragrance Allergenicity
Feb 27, 2019
Two ready-to-use, IFRA-compliant calibrants and one animal-alternative substrate will be the focus of MilliporeSigma's presence at in-cosmetics Global.
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[podcast] Missed Cues Present Future Sensory Potential
Feb 6, 2019
"As marketers think about stimulating more senses in a way they weren’t before, they are still missing one thing: how the senses connect," explains Charles Spence, Ph.D. Learn additional insights from this free podcast, sponsored by Berjé.
Hello, Hydration: Spinach Hydrogels Deliver Saturated Skin
Feb 5, 2019 | Nattaya Lourith and Mayuree Kanlayavattanakul, Mae Fah Luang University, Thailand
Green Ceylon spinach polysaccharides meet consumer preferences for natural and sustainable ingredients. This clinical testing examines its skin-hydrating properties, plus its availability and potential for industrial use.
Getting the Breakdown: Testing the Biodegradation and Styling Performance of Polyurethane Film Formers
Feb 5, 2019 | Laurence Pottié, Ph.D., Covestro Deutschland AG, Leverkusen, Germany
Personal care products end their life cycles in water, where poor biodegradability can be concerning. This study compares the biodegradability and hair-styling performance of polyurethane, polyacrylates and polyvinylpyrrolidone film formers.
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[video] This Device Analyzes Skin On the Go for Cosmetic Validation
Jan 31, 2019
An alternative to animal testing techniques, this handheld device noninvasively measures skin structure and quality for higher-efficiency cosmetic experiments.
Global Experts Outline Next-gen, Animal-alternative Cosmetic Test Tenets
Jan 30, 2019
With animal testing for the safety assessment of cosmetic ingredients and products banned in the EU, new methods are required to ensure human safety. As such, an international working group has compiled nine guiding principles to lead the development of new test methods.
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[video with update] Confirming CBD Skin Care Claims
Jan 15, 2019 | Bridget Early, Genemarkers
The inner workings of the hottest trend in skin care, CBD, were given a closer look. Bridget Early, of Genemarkers, described them at the SCC Annual Meeting and Technology Showcase, shown here in this video interview. Watch to learn more; now updated with Reader Commentary.
Illuminating Skin Radiance: α-Crystallin as a Target to Achieve Glass Skin
Jan 2, 2019 | P. Mondon, C. Ringenbach, E. Doridot and O. Gracioso, Sederma, Perray-en-Yvelines Cedex, France
A newly developed peptide acts as a bio-highlighter and makeup alternative for a natural, glass skin appearance. Here, it is demonstrated to induce the production of endogenic a-crystallin, a molecular chaperone that plays a crucial role in skin proteostasis.
Topical Antibiotic Acne Foam Fulfills 'Unmet Needs'
Jan 2, 2019
Foamix's product is meant to topically reduce inflammatory acne lesions without the potential systemic side effects of oral antibiotics.
Words from Wiechers: Less is More
Dec 21, 2018 | Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr., and the late Johann W. Wiechers, Ph.D.
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.
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[video] Student Poster: Texture Analyzer vs. Panelist Perception of Emulsions
Dec 19, 2018 | Huangying Zhao, University of Toledo
Texture analyzer vs. panelist ratings of emulsions: How do they compare? This student sought to find out, as her poster presentation and the Midwest SCC TeamWorks event describes.
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