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Cosmetics Ingredients
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Cosmetics Ingredients

Dec 5, 2012 | Article

Compositions for Nail & Skin Treatment

The present invention successfully addresses unmet medical needs, providing innovative drug delivery systems that result in structured films having as main elements the active agent(s)...

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Nov 17, 2010 | Article

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...

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May 19, 2010 | Article

When skin deep is not enough

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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Dec 9, 2009 | Article

Basic Skin Biology Part 1 – Ingredients Naturally Occurring in the Skin

By Nick Morante

The skin essentially is an organ of the body and is made up mostly of water. It is multi-layered and in these layers, various biochemical processes take place. These biological processes involve...

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Oct 7, 2009 | Article

Bath and Shower Products Add Benefits

By Nancy Jeffries

The Bath and Body market continues to show a shift from bar soaps to liquid soaps and body washes, with many new entries addressing specific benefits. There are natural and organic formulations...

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Jul 1, 2009 | Article

2009 SCC Annual Scientific Seminar Recap

By Nick Morante

The Annual SCC Scientific Seminar always brings top science to the industry and its creative talent. This year's meeting was no different. This is a brief overview of the various topics presented...

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May 29, 2007 | Article

Lip Plumping Ingredients

By Nick Morante

Lip plumping, which can also be called lip augmentation, can be achieved in more than one way. This first uses a surgical procedure to restructure and enhance the size of the lips. This is a...

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Mar 23, 2007 | Article

A Lot of New Wrinkles In the Anti-Aging Segment

By Navin M. Geria

Skin becomes thinner primarily due to a loss of subcutaneous fat. The ceramide content of stratum corneum decreases with advancing age, presumably diminishing barrier function. Skin loses elasticity...

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Oct 4, 2006 | Article

Nails are the accessories of choice for today's fashions

By Nancy Jeffries

When it comes to nails today, it's as much about color as it is about performance. The nail care market offers accessibility and a wide variety of choices in color, style, and finish, across all...

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Sep 12, 2006 | Article

Enabling Advanced Emulsions in Microchannel Architecture

By L.Silva

Laminar flow emulsification is possible with microchannel processing. Microchannel processing for chemical process intensification has seen significant worldwide development over the last decade.9...

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