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Patent Picks—Natural Genipin Dye, Stopping Grays, Boosting Suds and More in Hair

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:05:53 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 hair care and growth.

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.

Literature Review—Terahertz Repair, Notch Signaling and Hydrangea

Thu, 02 May 2013 08:42:50 GMT

Following is a sampling of recent scientific literature as assembled by Rachel Grabenhofer, editor of Cosmetics & Toiletries, which was found to have potential impact on personal care.

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.

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—Bioactive Ginger, Coumarin, Heat Shock Proteins and More for Wellness Cosmetics

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:20:18 GMT

Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources in the cosmetics, personal care and peripheral markets. This edition features technologies related to wellness cosmetics, including ginger anti-inflammation, cyclic skin whitening, coumarin hair growth, an anti-cellulite beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist, Heat Shock Protein inhibition and more.

Beiersdorf Researcher Develops Skin Imaging Method for Analysis

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 06:59:10 GMT

Beiersdorf has created a new method of skin analysis to help it develop new skin care products.

Culture Shift: Rethinking the Role of Commensal Microflora of the Skin in Cosmetic Formulation

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 07:56:24 GMT

Much like bacteria in the gut, the skin’s microbiome plays an important role in skin health by excluding harmful transients and educating the immune system. The application of pre- and probiotic concepts in cosmetics presents a novel approach. While formulation with probiotics may pose challenges, the use of prebiotics and bacterial lysates, discussed here, may be a viable alternative.

Consumer Perspective—The Feel Good Factor in Skin Care

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 06:56:18 GMT

The feel good factor in skin care stems from the integrity of the skin barrier. A recent theory hypothesizes that the injured epidermis can affect emotional state and act on the brain, which this author supports based on client feedback.

Hair Ethnicity and Ellipticity: A Preliminary Study

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 06:20:15 GMT

Ethnic hair care addresses diverse fiber compositions that require unique products. This comprehensive review in hair fiber dimensions among straight, wavy and curly/coily hair serves as a basis from which product developers can design products to cater to unique hair type needs. The current study examines the ellipticity of Caucasian, Brazilian, Hispanic and African-American hair.

The Marriage of Dermatology and Hair Care: A Q&A with Fabio Rinaldi, MD

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 09:47:00 GMT

From anti-hair loss and scalp treatments to heat protection and high-shine shampoos, the hair care industry is big business. Here, dermatologist Fabio Rinaldi, who is presenting at the Hair Science in Cosmetic Research workshop at in-cosmetics 2013, will discuss the relationship between cosmetic hair care products and dermatology.

Patent Picks—Dendrobium huoshanense, Novel Skin Surface Markers, Cyclodextrin Delivery and More in Skin

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 11:47:42 GMT

Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources in the cosmetics, personal care and peripheral markets. This edition features technologies related to skin care, including topical delivery, anti-aging, anti-acne, targeting adipose tissue and more.

Good and Bad Bacteria Strains Found in P. acnes

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 10:14:15 GMT

Research conducted at UCLA with scientists from Washington University in St. Louis and the Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute has made an interesting discovery about Propionibacterium acnes that may affect the prevention and treatment of the disorder.

Patent Picks—Lotion-infused Hand Towels; Homarine and Erythritol; MNTF Peptides and More for Moisturization

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 09:32:36 GMT

Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources. This edition features technologies to moisturize and rejuvenate skin.

A High Throughput Method to Predict Skin Penetration and Screen Topical Formulations

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 06:32:07 GMT

This work studies the applicability of a 96-well-based skin-mimetic artificial membrane permeability model to differentiate between topical pharmaceutical and cosmetic formulations. Results are compared with data obtained from in vitro Franz cell permeability measurements and reveal the applicability of this method to assess cosmetic formulation permeation and speed the discovery process.

Influence of Skin Diffuse Reflectance on Sun Damage and Ingredient Efficacy Measurements

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 06:21:16 GMT

Current in vitro methods to assess photostability and antioxidant activity do not account for the diffuse reflectance of skin. Described here is an in vitro test that addresses this variable, mimics end-use product conditions and models photodamage processes. The approach is employed to determine the efficacy of an antioxidant from the Camellia sinensis (tea) plant.

Spin-coated Layers for Nano Film Strength

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 04:37:38 GMT

Daeyeon Lee, PhD, and Jacob Prosser, along with fellow researchers from the University of Pennsylvania, were investigating the manipulation of nanoparticle films through spin-coating conditions when they discovered a method to prevent cracks in films for solar cell coatings, and possibly for cosmetics.

A Dermatological View—Innovations in Hyaluronic Acid

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 04:31:34 GMT

HA is critically important to dermatologists and to cosmetic scientists, as it maintains the moisture in skin, and loss of accessible HA results in wrinkling and changes associated with aging. Replacement of such HA is the goal of many cosmetic and cosmeceutical techniques and reagents.

Technology Transfer—Silencing RNA for Cosmetic Effects

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 04:23:29 GMT

RNA interference (RNAi) is a gene-silencing technique that inhibits gene expression by causing the intracellular degradation of mRNA molecules. Since first reported in 1998, RNAi has sparked a revolution in molecular biology and has been employed in a myriad of biological contexts for the systematic evaluation of gene function.