Sep 1, 2010 | Article
By Nancy Jeffries
Multi-hued beauty is one of the most dynamic growth areas in the cosmetics arena today. No longer the domain of any single group, the multicultural or ethnic consumer, which includes, but is not...
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Aug 19, 2009 | Article
By Nick Morante
The use of treatment ingredients in makeup and other decorative cosmetics has become more prevalent in recent times. But what do we consider treatment ingredients? On many occasions I have been...
May 26, 2009 | Article
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...
Jan 17, 2008 | Article
By Imogen Matthews
Mineral make-up is not a new trend, but it has received a fresh make-over and new natural positioning. Previously, mineral make-up was a niche category, with lesser-known brands sold outside the...
Sep 28, 2007 | Article
By SpecialChem
UPTON, NY - Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory have developed new ways to make or modify nanorods and nanotubes of titanium oxide, a material used in a...
Aug 20, 2007 | Article
Since all the rage is natural ingredients, why not go more in detail with natural colorants? If I were in Europe, I could use any colorant I want, natural or synthetic, in almost any cosmetic...
Jul 6, 2007 | Article
The field of nanotechnology when applied to the cosmetics and personal care industry first emerged over 40 years ago. The first applications were with moisturizing creams that included liposome...
Jun 22, 2007 | Article
Summer is here and it's time to take care of your skin. Step one is to look for any product with and SPF value of 15 or greater. This is the minimum SPF that a person should need to get some initial...
Jun 8, 2007 | Article
In recent years we have been bombarded by reports of the extreme dangers of Sun and UV Exposure. We are also told that we should protect ourselves as much as possible from the dangers of skin cancer...
Jun 5, 2007 | Article
By Doris De Guzman
SHIMMERING BETWEEN functional and sensory cosmetic ingredients is an expansive color pigment market. Expanding applications, innovative effects, new formulation technology and stronger sales for...