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Mar 6, 2013 | Article
By Eric Abrutyn
Polymer chemistry is diverse, defined as large molecules made up of chains or rings of linked repeating units (simple reactive building block compounds); formed from smaller molecules (monomers)...
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Feb 27, 2013 | Article
It is recognized that a therapeutic agent can interact with the body at one of three sites: within the circulation or an interstitial space; at membrane receptors on the surface of the cell; or at...
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 26, 2012 | Article
The invention pertains to the field of cosmetics, it is a product that induces change to the hair and allows it to take on more beneficial characteristics temporarily, which will allow it to thrive...
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 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 25, 2012 | Article
By SpecialChem
Cosmetic products, from volumizing lipsticks to eye-lash growing mascara, from anti-wrinkle skin care facial creams to slimming anti-cellulite gels, from split-end repairing shampoos to anti-hair...