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Jan 23, 2013 | Article
The cosmetics industry is constantly looking for new active compounds to propose for formulating new cosmetic products. Increasingly, compounds are sought which must be active on several targets to...
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Jan 16, 2013 | Article
This invention relates to protein complexes having respective domains that enable binding to and activation of both a growth factor receptor and an integrin receptor for fibronectin. In particular...
Dec 5, 2012 | Article
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)...
Dec 1, 2012 | Article
"How do you perceive device applied cosmetics (like skin cream applicators..)?" is a very tough question to answer even for the most experienced cosmetic professional. Any of the response selections...
Nov 14, 2012 | Article
The present invention relates to an extract of the marine algae, Sarcodiotheca, and more particularly Sarcodiotheca gaudichaudii, and its uses as a skin care active in cosmetic compositions. The...
Sep 19, 2012 | Article
The Protease-activated receptor-2 (hereinafter, "PAR-2") is a serine-protease activated receptor that is expressed in numerous tissues, including keratinocytes and fibroblasts. The thrombin receptor...
Sep 12, 2012 | Article
In humans, the color of the hair and the skin is connected to individual factors (ethnic origin, sex, age, etc.) and to environmental factors (particularly the seasons of the year, living area...
Sep 1, 2012 | Article
"In polymeric powders for make-up and skin care, where do you see most potential for innovation?" is another question posed to the SpecialChem Community where readers were asked where the highest...
Jul 25, 2012 | Article
Acidic polysaccharides are known to show diverse forms of physiological activity such as an effect in impeding coagulation of the blood, an effect in controlling the activity of cell proliferation...
By Nancy Jeffries
HBA celebrated a milestone this year having completed its 20th year as the host of the pre-eminent Global Beauty Expo. Held in New York City at the Jacob Javits Center from June 19-21, 2012, the...