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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...
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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...
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...
Jan 25, 2012 | Article
By Jean-Pierre Molitor
Actual consumer's demands for "natural" cosmetic ingredients are well perceived by the major suppliers in personal care. You just need to count the company booth's at a fair like "In-Cosmetics"...
Dec 28, 2011 | Article
By Amanda Foxon-Hill
As a cosmetics industry we want natural but for many, palm just doesn’t cut it. We take a look at the production of palm oil and the work of the Round Table for Sustainable Palm Oil to see if this...
May 25, 2011 | Article
The annual Suppliers' Day showcase, held this year on May 10th and 11th, 2011, at The New Jersey Convention Center, Raritan Center, Edison, New Jersey, revealed an emphasis on safety...