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Oct 29, 2008 | Article

Cleopatra knew that female donkey milk (containing L(+)-Lactic acid) was good for her. A number of a-hydroxy acids, including glycolic, lactic (L(+) and D(-) forms) citric, hydroxybutyric and malic...

Jun 26, 2008 | Article

Faking It: Self Tanners Gaining Popularity

By Imogen Matthews

Self tanning products have been around for years, but unfortunately have gained a bad reputation for producing unconvincing results. Those who used earlier versions will remember the strong biscuity...

Sep 14, 2007 | Article

Comedogenicity

By Nick Morante

Cosmetic ingredients are grades according to their ability to form comedones. This has been a concern for cosmetic formulators for many years. Ingredients that do not cause comedones are said to be...