Mar 12, 2014 | Article
Benzoyl peroxide is commonly used in topical pharmaceutical formulations to treat dermatologic conditions such as acne vulgaris, commonly referred to as acne. Topically applied antibiotics have also...
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Usnic acid and usnate salts are known for use as topical antimicrobial agents. Some, for example copper usnate, have been found to be active against P. acnes, the bacteria implicated in inflammatory...
Jun 1, 2011 | Article
This invention relates to certain Artemisinin derivatives that are classified as sesquiterpenes with an endo-peroxide group. The compounds of the present invention possess wide-spectrum...
Mar 31, 2011 | Article
By Nick Morante
The use of more conventional active ingredients that have been used exclusively in treatment products to make special claims for anti-aging, skin rejuvenation, improve skin elasticity, reduce...
Sep 2, 2009 | Article
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...
Apr 23, 2009 | Article
The cosmetics industry is almost like a self-regulating body. The FDA leaves it up to the individual companies to test their products to ensure that they are safe for the consumers to use. As such...