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Jul 21, 2010 -
Sun Care Meets Diverse Market Demands
by Nancy Jeffries
While the sun care market was impacted by the economic downturn in 2009, the sector continues to be a dynamic one. New innovations, demand in emerging markets, and an emphasis on value added benefits,...
Jun 23, 2010 -
Suppliers’ Day Reigns Supreme in New Jersey
by Nancy Jeffries
The Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) presented Suppliers' Day 2010, May 11-12, 2010, at The New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center, Edison, New Jersey. A newly expanded and enhanced addition...
Jun 16, 2010 -
in-cosmetics 2010: trends presentations review
by Imogen Matthews
in-cosmetics celebrated its 20 year anniversary in April 2010 in Paris. The trends presentations are a major draw for visitors, which were well up in numbers compared to the last record set in 2007. ...
Mar 17, 2010 -
Skin Care Resists the Recession (Part 2)
by Nancy Jeffries
A wide selection of skin care products feature new ingredients, and philosophies, to attract today's consumer. Fiscal constraints aside, skin care offers mass choices with straightforward, practical...
Mar 10, 2010 -
Skin Care Resists the Recession (Part 1)
by Nancy Jeffries
A wide selection of skin care products feature new ingredients, and philosophies, to attract today's consumer. Fiscal constraints aside, skin care offers mass choices with straightforward, practical...
(1 Member Reaction)
Mar 3, 2010 -
COSMETIC REGULATIONS IN ASIA – Update on East & South Asia’s biggest Economies
by Dr. Annelie Struessmann
In 2007, research on existing Cosmetics Regulations in Asia was performed and an article on the results was published in two parts: Survey of Countries and Specifics of Existing Regulations . The...
Sep 2, 2009 -
Cosmeceuticals’ Beautiful Syncretism
by Nancy Jeffries
The Sixth Annual Cosmeceuticals Conference was held on June 29 and 30, at the Downtown Conference Center of Pace University, in New York City. Program Chair, Navin Geria, Vice President, Research and...
May 26, 2009 -
Sun Care Protection and Market Innovation
by Nancy Jeffries
With global warming a factor for increased sun exposure, and UV damage to skin, hair and overall health, direct correlates, manufacturers and scientists are finding ways to educate consumers about the...
(2 Member Reactions)
Jun 26, 2008 -
Faking it: self tanners come of age
by Imogen Matthews
Self tanning products have been around for years, but unfortunately have gained a bad reputation for producing unconvincing results. Those who used earlier versions will remember the strong biscuity...
May 2, 2008 -
IN COSMETICS 2008 : what’s interesting ?
by Patricia Lemann
There were a lot of exhibitors and interesting new raw materials at IN-COSMETICS this year in Amsterdam. Every exhibitor paid special attention to their presentation, along with beautiful visual...
Apr 2, 2008 -
Upcoming Changes in the FDA Sunscreen Monograph
by Nick Morante
There will be some new changes to the United States Food and Drug Administration's Sunscreen Monograph. These changes seem simple but may take some time to enact. Since the first original sunscreen...
(3 Member Reactions)
Oct 19, 2007 -
Products that Change Color with Mood
by Nick Morante
Photochromic pigments change with the amount of UV light or direct sunlight that they are exposed to. They are based on inorganic pigments, or basic Iron Oxides that appear pale pink in masstone. The...
Oct 5, 2007 -
Trends – Dealing with Sun Reactions
by Nick Morante
It is summer again and everyone will be going to the beach or just basking in the sun in an attempt to get some healthy color in his or her skin. The sun produces invisible ultraviolet radiation,...
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...
Mar 16, 2007 -
Protect Your Skin From The Sun With Clothing
by Lori Stryker, B.Sc., B.H.Ec., B.Ed.
The Organic Makeup Company is one such company that is leading the way in producing high-quality, organically manufactured soap! As a consumer, you have the ability to decrease the number of...
Feb 27, 2007 -
Compass-Everything Under the Sun
by Rachel Chapman
Sunscreen formulas, self-tanners and bronzing dusts proliferate as northern regions cycle into summer. Some consumers want a tanned, summer glow to their skin, while others demand safeguarding it from...
Feb 2, 2007 -
Titanium Dioxide: Toxic or Safe?
by Lori Stryker, B.Sc., B.H.Ec., B.Ed.
Titanium dioxide is the subject of new controversy, yet it is a substance as old as the earth itself. It is one of the top fifty chemicals produced worldwide. It is a white, opaque and naturally-...
Jan 16, 2007 -
Sunscreens: A Closer Look
by Alissa Beck
Differences of opinion pervade the sun care industry-from how to measure UVA/UVB protection, to educating consumers on proper use of sun protection products. Several debates are raging (see Global Sun...
Dec 19, 2006 -
Emollients with Activity for Sun Care Applications
by J. Alander, A.C. Andersson, J. Tabor and C. Lindström
The use of tocopherols as natural antioxidants in skin care and in food applications is well known, and numerous examples of products with either synthetic or natural tocopherols exist today....
Nov 29, 2006 -
The Safe Suntan – Truth or Myth?
by SpecialChem
Thousands yearn after that beautiful tan which suggests healthy living and well being. The main aim of this document is to present an insight into the effects of ultraviolet light (UV) on the human...
Nov 22, 2006 -
Sunscreens Used in the Cosmetics Industry - Part 2
by Nick Morante
As we briefly discussed in Part 1 of this article, there are many other sunscreens that can be used in a variety of applications. Below are listed some of the chemical sunscreens (with CAS numbers and...
Nov 15, 2006 -
Sunscreens Used in the Cosmetics Industry - Part 1
by Nick Morante
The sun produces both visible and invisible rays. The invisible rays, known as Ultraviolet A (UVA) and Ultraviolet B (UVB), cause most of the problems, including suntan, sunburn, and sun damage. This...
(2 Member Reactions)
Nov 8, 2006 -
What is important to consumers? DSM provides some insights.
by SpecialChem
What is important to consumers? DSM provides some insights. SpecialChem A nationwide market survey conducted in the USA among 1008 men and women has shown that 63%of the respondents view the...
Aug 3, 2006 -
Quality Specifications? . . .
Not really!
by Mort Westman
There were no indignant calls from Marketing or Sales. No finger pointing among QA, R&D, Operations and Purchasing. Wal-Mart's biggest order of the decade was not shipped because the batch of body...
Apr 5, 2006 -
Innovation in suncare: from simple sunblock to sophisticated sun protection
by Imogen Matthews
Sun protection is being taken to a new level with an increasing focus on suncare products which claim to protect DNA, such as Lancaster Precious Sun {Mintel GNPD Record ID 422493}, containing sun...
Mar 8, 2006 -
No Sun Intended
by Ava Caridad
For years, there was the notion of the "healthy tan," where the concept of baking brown in the sun was considered youthful, attractive and a sign of prosperity. That notion, thankfully, was dispelled...
Jan 11, 2006 -
Here Comes the Sun
by Melanie Henson
Last year, Happi reported a downward trend in sun care sales for 2003 despite heavy marketing efforts and UV-education initiatives. That's all in the past now-suntan product sales increased 2.3% to...
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