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Mar 9, 2016 | Article
By Isabelle Afriat
Skin cleansers are an important part of the cosmetic regiment, even more so for people who have sensitive or compromised skin, or utilize topical therapies. Water alone removes approximately 65% of...
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Feb 17, 2016 | Article
By Amanda Foxon-Hill
In 2011 when I first investigated natural alternatives to silicone chemistry I focused on aesthetics and found a range of esters and vegetable oil derivatives that delivered very similar levels of...
Feb 9, 2016 | Article
By Dr Jonathan Crowther
Water is a vital chemical that hydrates and ensures correct functioning of our skin. Our body contains approx. 70% water which helps keep the outermost layer of the skin (the Stratum Corneum or SC)...
Feb 8, 2016 | Article
In both facial care and hand & body care, skin moisturization is a key feature. Many physiological aspects (strateum corneum hydration, reduced TEWL, smoother skin…) have to be covered as well as...
Jan 15, 2016 | Article
By Belinda Carli
Skin whitening products are aimed at visibly lightening the skin and pigment spots. When skin whitening products are selected and used correctly, they work best when used in conjunction with regular...
Mar 26, 2014 | Article
The invention relates to compositions for treating skin disorders and to methods for treating skin disorders. Exemplary skin disorders include dermatitis, ichthyosis, eczema, rosacea, psoriasis...
Mar 12, 2014 | Article
Benzoyl peroxide is commonly used in topical pharmaceutical formulations to treat dermatologic conditions such as acne vulgaris, commonly referred to as acne. Topically applied antibiotics have also...
Usnic acid and usnate salts are known for use as topical antimicrobial agents. Some, for example copper usnate, have been found to be active against P. acnes, the bacteria implicated in inflammatory...
Jan 29, 2014 | Article
Various factors for determining skin or hair color have been reported. Among others, the amount or quality of melanin existing in the epidermis is considered to greatly contribute to skin or hair...
Jan 8, 2014 | Article
Alpha melanocyte stimulating hormone (alpha-MSH) is released from UVR exposed melanocytes and keratinocytes in human skin following exposure to ultraviolet radiation. It is understood to act on the...