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Efficacy
Colorfast Effects: Reflectance to Assess Lip Gloss Water Resistance, A Proposal
This approach is tested for its ability to distinguish waterproof and non-waterproof products, and compared with in vivo results. Proposed here is in vitro method to measure the waterproof properties of lip gloss based on UV/Vis spectrophotometer reflectance values.
Literature/Data
P&G Research Shows Reducing Scalp Stress Improves Hair Anchoring
Efficacy
[podcast] Blue Light, Pollution, CBD and More: Testing Today’s Cosmetics
Latest
Claims/Labeling
China Cracks Down on Misleading Cosmetic Claims—Here's How to Comply
With tighter cosmetic regulations in China, the country is watching for and subduing misleading or false product claims. To avoid penalties and ensure compliance, regulatory consulting firm ChemLinked offers solutions.
Event Coverage
Variability in CBD and Hemp Potency Calls for Advanced Analytics, Standards
Variability in cannabidiol (CBD) and hemp extract potency, even among certified products, impacts the reproducibility of in vitro gene expression studies. Brian Cook, of Nu Skin Enterprises, will present this issue during the SCC 2021 Annual Meeting.
Efficacy
Validate the efficacy of actives, raw materials & products in preventing/repairing skin damage from environmental pollution
Learn more about The Environmental Stress Panel – an innovative gene expression panel developed by Genemarkers, the leader in applying state-of-the-art genomics technologies to personal care product development.
Sponsored
My hair style without compromise
Polycare® Split Therapy adds new properties to its powerful profile with damage protection during high pH procedures (bleaching and coloring) plus anti-fading benefits to preserve color.
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Research Unpacks Cosmetic Packaging Design Process
A paper published in the
International Journal of Manufacturing Economics and Management
investigates packaging design from a product development view with an eye toward sustainability and biomimicry.
Skin Care
Beauty Accelerate Virtual
: Formulating Clinical Efficacy
Both compromised and “normal” skin require extra protection in light of increased cleansing and sun exposure. Formulating clinically effective products, including biological factors and topical restoration/protection, will be addressed during this presentation at
Beauty Accelerate Virtual
—to be held Oct. 18-21, 2021.
Method/Process
Gattefossé Reveals Effects of Sunscreen, Moisturizer, Film Former Layering
Gattefossé analyzed the efficacy and sensory effects of sunscreens applied to skin on top of other products. Results suggest film formers are a key ingredient.
Method/Process
Eurofins, Vegan Society Develop Vegan Verification Program
The program allows manufacturers, brands and retailers to properly test products and label them as 100% vegan.
Testing
Fighting AGEs Formation: Upcycled Artichoke Inhibits Glycation, Increases Skin Firmness
Upcycling organic waste into cosmetics has been of interest for the growing sustainability trend—and artichoke, in particular, demonstrates anti-aging activities. Described herein is the development of an upcycled artichoke byproduct, which was tested for effects on skin glycation and elasticity.
Natural/Sustainable
[podcast] 'Natural' Redirect and Green Tea X Lotus Blue Light Protection
Consumers are demanding more from naturals, according to Hemali Gunt, Ph.D., of Burt's Bees—safety, efficacy and esthetics are just as important. In this podcast, Gunt describes this new direction and related work on green tea plus lotus for blue light protection. Listen now.
Claims/Labeling
Target Faces Class Action Suit Over Hand Sanitizer Claims
Target is facing charges of alleged breach of express warranty, among other accusations, that its hand sanitizer's claim to kill 99.99% of germs is false, according to the plaintiff.
