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Kline Looks at China's Beauty Market, Including Skin Care, Hair Care, Makeup and More

Fri, 10 May 2013 09:06:24 GMT

Chinese consumers have become more price-sensitive, reducing salon and spa visits, but are determined to tackle beauty concerns, and thus the professional market in China is seeing a steady increase.

Lipoid Forms Lipoid Kosmetik AG and Introduces Liposomal-encapsulated Plant Waters

Fri, 10 May 2013 09:02:45 GMT

The Lipoid Group has renamed its cosmetic activities Lipoid Kosmetik AG to reflect its acquisition of Cosmetochem AG. The newly formed company has also launched a line of plant-derived waters encapsulated in liposomes.

Beraca Introduces Anti-inflammatory Active and Moisturizer

Fri, 10 May 2013 07:29:15 GMT

At NYSCC Suppliers' Day 2013, Beraca will introduce two new products to the U.S. personal care market: a anti-inflammatory active and a moisturizing oil with high oleic acid content.

Bell, Mintel Focus on Top Fragrance Trends to Look for in Beauty

Fri, 10 May 2013 05:06:07 GMT

At its 2013 Fragrance Workshop, Bell Flavors & Fragrances discussed a range of topics affecting fragrance in the beauty industry, as well as looked fragrance in candles and olfactive descriptions.

Researchers Identify Vitiligo Cause and Compound for Hair/Skin Repigmentation

Wed, 08 May 2013 08:21:36 GMT

Researchers from the University of Bradford and E.M. Arndt University of Griefswald have hypothesized the cause of vitiligo by repigmenting hair/skin with a compound activated by UVB oxidation. Although this treatment was developed as an answer for those suffering with vitiligo, it may also serve as an intervention for aging hair.

Antioxidant and Moisturizing Watermelon Seed Oil

Wed, 08 May 2013 03:23:14 GMT

Botanic Innovations has launched a watermelon seed oil from Africa that has antioxidant and skin moisturizing benefits.

Red Pump Solutions

Mon, 06 May 2013 06:21:57 GMT

First, if you haven’t noticed, Suppliers’ Day is themed “Project Trendway: Your Stage for Innovation.” This is appropriate considering the industry celebrities, press and scrutinizing eyes of would-be buyers that will be watching as exhibitors strut their latest and greatest on the Suppliers’ Day catwalk.

Mature and Immature Corneocyte Detection Force Distance Curves vs. Microfluorometry

Mon, 06 May 2013 06:17:30 GMT

Here, the author compares two methods to determine the maturity of corneocytes based on their cross-linking that could be used to evaluate the anti-aging effects of molecular agents. The first utilizes microfluorometry, while the second involves F-D curves generated via contact mode AFM. Both methods successfully detected differences in mature or immature corneocytes with 95% confidence.

Testing Tactics—Consumer vs. Scientific Language: Relating In vivo to In vitro

Mon, 06 May 2013 06:10:43 GMT

It should perhaps go without saying that consumer products are sold using consumer language. Market researchers and consumer scientists spend a great deal of time studying their target audience and learning this vocabulary, which subsequently allows the recounting of product benefits in the same terminology.

Nonaqueous Emulsions: History and Current Specialized Applications

Mon, 06 May 2013 05:15:37 GMT

Since the early 1980s, nonaqueous emulsions have attracted technical interest as potential vehicles and delivery systems for personal care products. This is due to the development of a broad range of silicone-based emulsifiers, silicone polymers and other polymeric emulsifiers that have enabled their use. This article will briefly review their history and evolution into current-day specialized applications.

Titanium Dioxide Particle vs. Sun Protection Performance

Mon, 06 May 2013 05:11:44 GMT

The article compares the performance of titanium dioxide as a UV filter in cosmetic formulations as a function of its primary particle size. It was found that with increasing primary particle size, even below 100 nm, the effectiveness of the inorganic (mineral) UV filter was clearly reduced.

Formula Anatomy Deciphered—Hand Creams and Sanitizers

Mon, 06 May 2013 05:06:48 GMT

Hands also frequently provide symbols and perceptions of human personality, energy and mood, and because these multitasking tools are easily soiled, they must be frequently cleansed.

Formulating with Naturals—Anti-aging Actives

Mon, 06 May 2013 05:04:12 GMT

To provide consumers an anti-aging benefit, finished products and ingredients must ameliorate both firmness and lines and wrinkles. The loss of firmness, attributed primarily to the loss of underlying dermal support, is both a sign of skin aging and a cause of most lines and wrinkles. Thus, improving this underlying matrix to enhance skin’s appearance should be a key feature of anti-aging product performance.

Euromonitor Defines "New Beauty Power" at 2013 in-cosmetics

Mon, 06 May 2013 04:57:20 GMT

With the beauty industry seemingly taking the divergent paths of multifuctional or targeted when it comes to product innovation, Euromonitor theorized on how current trends and industry standings will lead to future growth during a presentation at the 2013 in-cosmetics.

Water, Asia, Sensory and Sustainability Inspire Technology Launches at Record-breaking in-cosmetics 2013

Fri, 03 May 2013 03:27:22 GMT

More than 9,400 visitors and 650 exhibitors flocked to Paris for the April event, featuring the latest ingredients and technologies.

Molecular Targets of Aging Processes

Thu, 02 May 2013 08:23:50 GMT

The purpose of this article is to discuss some key target molecules and receptors involved with aging mechanisms. As scientists learn more about the biochemical processes involved with aging, an increasing number of these loci are discovered that could be selected as targets for cosmeceutical ingredients with the final goal of an end-product with good anti-aging benefits.

Sun Care Use: Beach Survey

Thu, 02 May 2013 06:37:32 GMT

In September 2012, 101 sun care product users were surveyed on the beach regarding what SPF and product form(s) they were using, among other questions. While 12.2% used SPFs of 15–29, a 58% majority used SPFs of 30–50. Lotions were the favored form, followed by sprays. This article reports the detailed findings from this survey.

Types of Skin Aging

Thu, 02 May 2013 06:17:07 GMT

The process of skin aging is complex and multifactorial, as structural, functional and aesthetic changes happen at a variable rate. It is misleading to consider skin aging as a uniform biological event; several distinct biological processes may occur concurrently. There are five types of skin aging, including: intrinsic, extrinsic, lifestyle, hormonal or catabolic.

Patent Picks—Soy, Vitamin D Stabilizer, Dispersion Technologies and More in Sun

Wed, 01 May 2013 02:33:20 GMT

Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources and review recent patents and patent applications in cosmetics, personal care and peripheral markets. This edition features technologies related to sun protection and after-sun repair.

Unable to Attend Suppliers' Day? Follow Cosmetics & Toiletries on Facebook!

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 04:11:30 GMT

While Suppliers' Day is attended by both domestic and international suppliers and finished product manufacturers, those unable to attend can read updates from the event by following Cosmetics & Toiletries on Facebook.