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Jan 7, 2019 | Product News
Kao Corporation will be releasing Bioré UV Athlizm Skin Protect Essence and Skin Protect Milk, the most advanced sunscreens in Kao's Bioré UV series 2. Both products stay on evenly in severely hot...
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Jan 7, 2019 | Industry News
Nexeo Solutions has launched its formulations services sampling site, Trends with unique sample kits including Hawaii Sunscreen, Natural Beauty and more. The site combines the company’s...
May 1, 2014 | Article
"Would you use Nanoparticles When Formulating Sunscreens?" I think this question has been up for debate for quite some time now. And the debate still goes on. Each response has its own...
Mar 26, 2014 | Article
It is known that the expression of the POMC gene in keratinocytes is activated by UV radiation. POMC is the precursor of .alpha.-MSH, a main activator of melanocytes. Increased .alpha.-MSH activity...
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...
Aug 21, 2013 | Article
Melanin in humans is the primary determinant of skin color. Melanin in skin is produced by melanocytes in the epidermis in response to environmental triggers, such as increased sun exposure, or...
Aug 14, 2013 | Article
By Eric Abrutyn
L. Kligman wrote in 1983 about chronic UV radiation damage to the human dermis. Based on UV exposure to hairless mice, it was shown that repair can occur if skin is protected by sunscreens of both...
May 27, 2013 | Article
By Imogen Matthews
The trends presentations program at in-cosmetics 2013 covered global beauty trends from research companies, such as Euromonitor and Datamonitor. The premium sector is driving growth within the...
Apr 22, 2013 | Article
By Nancy Jeffries
Sun care has come a long way since the days of reflective mirrors and baby oil. Consumer consciousness has been raised, advances in R&D achieved, and educational initiatives forged by numerous...
Apr 17, 2013 | Article
Solar radiation includes about 5% ultraviolet (UV) radiation, wavelength of which is between 200 nm and 400 nm. It is further classified into three regions: from 320 to 400 nm (UV-A), 290 to 320 nm...