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Jul 6, 2011 - The Trials and Triumphs of Nanoparticles in Sunscreens by Amanda Foxon-Hill
For many formulators the arrival of invisible physical SPF protection was somewhat of a watershed moment. No more white streaks, no more thick creams, no more clogging and dragging. However, the move... (4 Member Reactions)
Nov 17, 2010 - Nanotechnology in Cosmetics – Is it Still Around? by Nick Morante
The subject of nanotechnology is continuously being discussed in all cosmetic circles. It is a very important subject that will ultimately determine the future of new cosmetic product development. ... (2 Member Reactions)
Sep 8, 2010 - Emerging Technologies Coming to a Cosmetic Product near You by James M. Wilmott
We are living in unprecedented times. The amount of information is expanding logarithmically. A person’s individual knowledge is increasing rapidly. The application of this knowledge is producing... (1 Member Reaction)
Jan 27, 2010 - A comparison of the EU and US regulatory requirements for Cosmetics & Toiletries by Dr. Annelie Struessmann
The Regulatory frameworks in the US and the EU both approach the safety of cosmetic products by assigning the responsibility to the cosmetics manufacturers with no pre-market approval for the... (3 Member Reactions)
Nov 18, 2009 - The new Cosmetics Regulation in Europe by Dr. Annelie Struessmann
A new legal framework for cosmetic & toiletry product passed the EU parliament in March 2009. The Regulation will become immediately enforceable as law in all Member States and will after a...
Sep 23, 2009 - Hair Care Resists Recession by Nancy Jeffries
Despite a recession that shows no signs of abating, the Hair Care market continues to grow. Tapping into consumer's desire for innovation, anti-aging, nutrition, and desire for healthy products, has... (1 Member Reaction)
Feb 28, 2008 - Nanoparticles by Pr. Marie-Claude MARTINI
Nanoparticles are a current target for the media in all fields: environment, food, plastics, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. Although the media are conscious of the technological advance that they...
Jan 17, 2008 - Hair Care: Market and Development Trends by Vispi Kanga
The market for hair care products is very mature, with limited opportunities for value growth. Besides "mass-tige" products, there is more interest in salon-inspired hair care products. These products...
Sep 28, 2007 - Tiny Tubes and Rods Show Promise as Catalysts, Sunscreen by SpecialChem
UPTON, NY - Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory have developed new ways to make or modify nanorods and nanotubes of titanium oxide, a material used in a...
Jul 6, 2007 - A Brief History of Nanotechnology by Nick Morante
The field of nanotechnology when applied to the cosmetics and personal care industry first emerged over 40 years ago. The first applications were with moisturizing creams that included liposome...
Mar 12, 2007 - Nanotechnology - How Does It Fit In With Cosmetics? by Nick Morante
I've done a little reading on Nanotechnology to find how it really fits into the work we do in the cosmetics and personal care industry. Not much is being written on this subject in relation to...
Nov 2, 2006 - Current Trends in Cosmetic Formulations by Karen Young
This is truly a breakthrough story for a cleanser. Presumably, the SPF claim has been substantiated as far fetched as this may sound. "A world's first in preventative anti-aging skincare. By simply...
Oct 19, 2006 - Nanotechnology in Cosmetic Applications-Part 2 by Nancy Jeffries
According to prevailing trends in anti-aging treatments, consumers are more apt to try topical alternatives first, rather than invasive procedures. This accounts for a growing interest in and...
Oct 12, 2006 - Nanotechnology in Cosmetic Applications-Part 1 by Nancy Jeffries
Nanoparticles, nanospheres, nanosponges, it all sounds like futuristic technology. But it is here now, and its applications are growing. Basically, the term nanotechnology refers to applications...
Apr 4, 2006 - Expert opinions by SpecialChem
A real debate is taking place on nanotechnologies, as shown by the growing number of publications on the subject, even though the definition of the word is not totally clear. The breadth of the field...
Apr 4, 2006 - Huge Investment for the Infinitely Small by SpecialChem
The miniaturization of systems has become an affair of states, as shown by the considerable investments being made in nanotechnology research. In the United States, the budget has grown from $460...
Apr 4, 2006 - L’Oréal: The tools create the innovation by SpecialChem
Francis Quin, researcher at L'Oréal: "L'Oréal launched into nanosciences very early, starting in the 1970s. But in a very original way we developed tools for analyzing and observing very small...
Apr 4, 2006 - The Cosmetics Industry is entering the Age of Nanotechnology by Yoelle Guiserix
The technological revolution is underway. Nanosciences and nanotechnologies have plunged scientists and industrialists into the new world of the infinitely small, and the cosmetics sector has Delving... (1 Member Reaction)
Feb 8, 2006 - Sophisticated Cosmetic Ingredients by Vispi Kanga
Most companies understand the concept of selling benefits. Through the years, products in the marketplace focused primarily on characteristics that identified them on the basis of features and...

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