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Vyse Gelatin ~ Ovacore

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:57:46 PDT

SCHILLER PARK, Ill.—Vyse Gelatin and BIOva created Ovacore, an eggshell membrane powder. It is water-soluble, high-protein, pale white powder processed from a unique, naturally occurring source that is rich in nutritional and functional nutrients: antioxidants, elastin, chondroitin, collagen 2 types, glucosamine and hyaluronic acid. Ovacore provides many of the ingredients ...(62 words)

Antioxidants: Skinfully Rich!

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 03:00:00 PDT

In ancient times, women used fruits, seeds and other plant materials to mix up facial creams in the never-ending quest for a youthful appearance. Today, breakthroughs in manufacturing and scientific research are driving formulators to incorporate a range of phytonutrients, vitamins, probiotics and other ingredients in anti-aging products with beneficial ...(595 words)

Lipotec ~ Bodyfensine™

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:53:39 PDT

BARCELONA, Spain—Lipotec launched, during this year’s In-Cosmetics edition, Bodyfensine™, a new peptide obtained by combinatorial chemistry for cosmetic applications, which enhances the cutaneous immune system, helping to keep a healthy skin. (30 words)

What is a Cosmeceutical?

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 03:00:00 PDT

As the cosmetic and nutraceutical worlds differ on their definition of cosmeceutical, it is becoming more necessary to define this nebulous sector of cosmetics. The cosmetics world views the term “cosmeceutical” as a collision of cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, where as the healthy food and supplement industry defines it as the ...(100 words)

Gluten Free Inside and Out

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:32:02 PDT

Celiac disease (CD)/gluten intolerance (GI) affects 1 out of 133 Americans, or about 3 million people. This autoimmune disorder is genetic and leaves one unable to digest gluten properly. The result of this autoimmune disorder is damage and flattening to the villi that are responsible for absorption of nutrients. Those ...(1032 words)

A Natural Approach to Rosacea

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:12:58 PDT

Skin ailment such as acne, rosacea and eczema plague many consumers today. They are often highly visible and hard to treat. Rosacea causes facial redness and sensitivity, often forming into noticeable inflamed bumps and pimples. It affects about 10 percent of the population and is commonly treated with antibiotics and ...(80 words)

Dissecting Hair Care Products

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:24:07 PDT

There are a range of ingredients in many so-called natural hair care products and it is often unknown exactly what they are and what they do to the hair and scalp. The primary ingredients in shampoos are called surfactants or surface-active-agents. These substances are capable of emulsifying oils and holding ...(668 words)

Anti-Aging With Astaxanthin

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:40:37 PDT

People around the world have been looking to the ocean as a source of both physical nutrition and skin wellness for millennia. It’s only natural that we would turn to the greatest source of life on earth to find the next generation of marine plants. First a bit of history, ...(827 words)

Natural Sourcing ~ Squalene

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 07:43:48 PDT

OXFORD, Conn.—Natural Sourcing introduced Squalene, an unsaturated hydrocarbon typically found in human sebum and deep sea shark liver oil. It has a natural affinity for the skin and acts as a natural emollient and skin soothing agent. Squalene is a precursor to the production of important lipids and is a ...(130 words)

Sardonic Grin May Be New Botox

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 02:00:00 PDT

History tells us stories of gruesome murders, inhumane practices and rituals often foreign and, quite possibly, forbidden in our culture today. An infamous practice on the island of Sardinia intoxicated its condemned with a potion that caused them to smile. Death with a kiss, or rather, a grin. The term ...(139 words)