May 19, 2010 | Article
By Amanda Foxon-Hill
We all know that cosmetics can only affect the look of the skin but that doesn’t stop us from trying to enhance what’s outside by boosting what lies beneath. We take a look at how good cosmetic...
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Apr 7, 2010 | Article
By Isabelle Afriat
The skin is the largest organ of the body, and it is composed of three main layers. The epidermis is the outermost layer of the skin. Keratinocytes constitute 95% of the cells of the epidermis. The...
Oct 14, 2009 | Article
By Nancy Jeffries
The annual HBA Global Expo in New York City, held September 15-17, 2009, featured more than 600 suppliers, and a comprehensive conference and seminar program, representing fragrance, skin care...
Sep 2, 2009 | Article
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...
By Karen
Going Green, Green Watching and Green Washed…..where is the beauty industry headed? What does the consumer really want?Green is here to stay, but at what cost? Consumer awareness has been raised...
Jul 9, 2008 | Article
By Laurence Bacilieri
Global awareness, a need for transparency, and a healthier way of life have all changed Yves Rocher's outlook on beauty. One study (Barometre Bio 2007) shows that 77% of the French people believe...
Jun 5, 2008 | Article
By Nick Morante
This subject has intrigued me for a good number of years. It started when I was Chair of the program Committee for the Long Island Chapter of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists. This was more than 10...
Jan 31, 2008 | Article
Dermatological skin care, also known as cosmeceuticals cater largely to the needs of mature skin, offering skin tightening, toning, and brightening...
Jan 17, 2008 | Article
History tells us that we can slow down the aging process by providing our bodies with vitamins, essential fatty acids and antioxidants. But what about our skin? How do we stop or reduce the visible...
Jul 3, 2007 | Article
The nail and hand care category has expanded to encompass general skin and hand health, as well as color and aesthetics. Once the domain of enamel color, luster and longevity, nails, and...