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Plant Stem Cell

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200

Disclosed is information on a potential source for anti-aging using the mechanism of epidermal stem cells based on grape and apple sourcing. It is difficult to demonstrate the stimulation of stem cell activity, but new technology revealed provides... (R&D Highlight)

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Naturally Derived Anti-microbial

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200

There continues to be introductions of new antimicrobial actives. With the growing trend and demand for naturally derived ingredients, a new US patent application describing a method of effecting the growth of Propionibacterium acnes based on an... (R&D Highlight)

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Skincare & Superfruit Deodorancy

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200

In the US, Procter & Gamble has launched a Calming Garden Antiperspirant Deodorant under its Secret Soothing Effects brand. The product is said to condition and nurture the skin, improving tone in addition to providing the protection expected from a... (R&D Highlight)

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Probiotic Anti-Aging

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200

L'Oreal Youth Code Rejuvenating Anti-Wrinkle Day Cream claims to trigger the skin's own growth factors. Based on patented products around the latest advances in gene therapy and are backed up with clinical testing to substantiate product claims and... (R&D Highlight)

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Hair lipids and hair appearance

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200

The cuticle cells of animal hair are covered with a lipid monolayer which makes their surface hydrophobic, so that water rolls of the surface of the fiber. This lipid monolayer surrounding each cell forms the cell membrane complex which essentially... (R&D Highlight)

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Encapsulated UV filters

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200

Excessive exposure of skin to UV radiation can lead to skin cancer. Although UV-B is the more energetic component, it is also the less penetrating (more scattered) component. UV-A, on the other hand, is less energetic but the more penetrating... (R&D Highlight)

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Microstructural features of curved hair

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200

Appearance of hair is affected by shape of hair, color and luster. In the recent past it has been observed that age plays an important role in hair appearance. The number of curved fibers increase with age. The immediate effect of this is a... (R&D Highlight)

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Hops for skin protection

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200

Hops (humulus lupulus L.) is generally used for the brewing of malt liquors such as beer. The leaves and the pistillate flowers give a bitter astringent taste to beverages like beer. The plant is rich in antioxidants and flavanoids, and has been... (R&D Highlight)

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Silicones help natural products

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200

Currently there is a global trend towards using natural products. A big consumer outlet is for natural oils and butters. These materials have been used by different ethnicities from historical times, and are known to be good for the skin and hair. ... (R&D Highlight)

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New anti-inflammatory actives

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200

Human skin is the external protective organ against chemical (depilation), mechanical (shaving) and environmental (UV damage) stresses. The immediate response of the skin is redness and inflammation signaling danger. The skin does this by producing... (R&D Highlight)

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Tea in skin cosmetics

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200

Tea generally refers to a high temperature extract of a plant product. Many of these are used for drinking, normally referred to as herbal teas. Then there are teas produced from the leaves and buds of plant camellia sinensis. There are several... (R&D Highlight)

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Chitin in anti-aging formulations

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200

Skin aging leads to decline in its functions such as increase in trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL), decrease in the production of collagen, elastin and the extracellular matrix (ECM). The overall effect is the thinning of the skin, dryness, and... (R&D Highlight)

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Trace minerals in skin aging

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200

It is well known in free radical chemistry that copper, iron and other transition metal ions interact with superoxide radical and hydrogen peroxide to produce energetic free radicals such as OH. . These are often referred to as reactive oxygen... (R&D Highlight)

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Epidermis-dermis “cross-talk” in skin ageing

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200

Excessive UV exposure leads to ageing of the skin exemplified by the appearance of wrinkles and colored spots. It has been generally hypothesized to be due to the formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), which are essentially free radicals. It... (R&D Highlight)

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Anti-perspirant efficacy

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200

Anti perspirant activity is determined by a gravimetric method approved by FDA involving a hot-room protocol. This paper discusses a more cost effective sweat casting method using the fore arm as the test site. The imprint sweat casting method is... (R&D Highlight)

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Anti-ageing with plant based stem cells

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200

Stem cells are known for their ability to generate different type of cell in the organism. These are very much in the news now because of their potential to cure many diseases. Although aging is not considered as a disease, people would like to... (R&D Highlight)

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Inorganic ions in skin care

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200

The skin serves numerous functions but its primary function is as a protective layer or barrier to control the transportation of moisture from the body. This is accomplished by the uppermost component of the epidermis known as the stratum corneum... (R&D Highlight)

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Improving acne treatments

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200

Acne is the most common undesirable skin condition caused by follicular malfunction, bacteria in the follicular canal, and excessive sebum production. These factors lead to inflammation in and around the follicle giving a bulbous appearance. The... (R&D Highlight)

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Molecular structure and skin effects

Wed, 26 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200

This paper discusses the allergic and sensitization effects of two isomeric products used as moisturizers in cosmetics. The compounds are propanediol (PDO) and propylene glycol (PG). In general PDO was found to be better than PG in conventional... (R&D Highlight)

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Marine botanicals for anti-aging applications of skin

Wed, 26 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200

Human skin is susceptible to premature aging due to malnutrition, exposure to external elements such as pollutants and sunlight and conditions of disease. Such premature aging affects the visual appearance, physical properties, and physiological... (R&D Highlight)

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