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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...
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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...
Jun 6, 2012 | Article
The invention is directed to a topical composition comprising at least one extract from the Anogeissus genus and at least one DNA repair enzyme. The invention is also directed to a method for...
May 30, 2012 | Article
Disclosed are methods and compositions to genetically modify substantially intact cells having cosmetic function to enhance the cosmetic appearance in mammals so as to enhance and/or maintain a...
Feb 15, 2012 | Article
The present invention in a preferred embodiment utilizes novel compositions to be applied to a wearer's skin to protect the skin from external heat fluxes applied naturally or artificially. These...