Mar 23, 2007 | Article
By Navin M. Geria
Skin becomes thinner primarily due to a loss of subcutaneous fat. The ceramide content of stratum corneum decreases with advancing age, presumably diminishing barrier function. Skin loses elasticity...
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Feb 15, 2007 | Article
By Nick Morante
This article differs from prior articles written recently in that it contains more specific information on the formulation of a lipstick. This is meant to provide some additional tools to the...
Feb 2, 2007 | Article
I was very lucky to find some articles that dealt with the contents and fragrance allergens that can be found in almost every children's cosmetic products. Children's products usually do contain...
Jan 8, 2007 | Article
The 7th Amendment to the EU Cosmetic Directive has a simple addition that most people have overlooked. Article 7a Part1 Section (h) added in the second paragraph this simple addition...
Dec 29, 2006 | Article
In researching various aspects of the cosmetics industry, one subject that keeps popping up is product safety. This can mean that products are safe as used, are safe as claimed, or are safe as long...
Dec 19, 2006 | Article
By Tom Branna
The focus is still on efficacy and value, but more customers want to know if the I&I supplies they buy are environmentally-friendly. A list of new ingredients from industry suppliers can be found at...
Nov 8, 2006 | Article
The history of Fragrances and Flavors can be dated back to antiquity. The earliest commercial items, around 3000 BC, were likely to have been spices, gums, aromatic & fragrant plants and fruits...
Oct 3, 2006 | Article
Anti-aging, health, hygiene, and innovative technology continue to dominate the cosmetics industry, with new introductions and the creation of relevant products and brands uppermost in the minds of...
Jul 27, 2006 | Article
In March 2006, Edouard (Eddie) Roschi and Fabrice Penot founded a first in French perfumery in New York’s Lower Manhattan, NOLITA neighborhood. NOLITA, which means north of Little Italy, has long...
Oct 12, 2005 | Article
By Ava Caridad
What was hot and what was not in the 2005 oral care market? For starters, Church & Dwight purchased the SpinBrush toothbrush business from Procter & Gamble, which acquired the Oral B business when...