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Cosmetics Ingredients
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Cosmetics Ingredients

Feb 8, 2012 | Article

Methods of Treating Subclinical Sun Damage

Currently, 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) cream is indicated for the treatment of actinic keratoses (AKs). 5-FU cream is not currently indicated for the treatment of unblemished skin, that is, skin with no...

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Jan 4, 2012 | Article

Hydrocolloid - Essential Oil Patches

The present invention relates to dermal patches having improved properties comprising natural polysaccharides and essential oils, preferably without the use of any synthetic adhesives. Particularly...

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May 25, 2011 | Article

Suppliers’ Day 2011 - Natural & Safe Alternatives Distinguish Event

By Nancy Jeffries

The annual Suppliers' Day showcase, held this year on May 10th and 11th, 2011, at The New Jersey Convention Center, Raritan Center, Edison, New Jersey, revealed an emphasis on safety...

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Apr 27, 2011 | Article

Hydrogel Denture Adhesive

It is an object of the present invention to provide a hydrogel with improved adhesive properties to serve as a denture adhesive. It is a further object that such a hydrogel have an immediate or...

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Jan 20, 2010 | Article

Nail and Hand Care

By Nancy Jeffries

Nail care, color and treatment have increased in recent years, with consumers giving themselves more manicures and pedicures at home. A weakened economy has boosted sales of polish; and increased...

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May 26, 2009 | Article

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...

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Dec 26, 2007 | Article

Lead in Lipsticks?

By Nick Morante

From time to time I have the pleasure of receiving e-mails and other types of notifications warning me as well as other readers to beware of certain cosmetic products as they contain (or are made)...

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Oct 17, 2007 | Article

Booming interest in naturals/organics

By Imogen Matthews

The launch of Origins Organics signals a new phase in the development of natural and organic beauty products. No longer the domain of small cottage-industry brands, whose owners mix products in...

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Apr 23, 2007 | Article

NATURAL VALUES, part-2

By Barbara Olioso

After looking at the market trend in the natural field I am going to talk about how to translate the natural concept in technical terms from the purest to the modern definitions, what it means to...

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Apr 5, 2006 | Article

Cosmetic Products Without Preservatives

A preservative is defined by The European Cosmetic Directive 76/768, amended for the 7th time in 2003 according to Appendix IV, as being: "any substance added as an ingredient to a cosmetic product...

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