Jan 29, 2014 | Article
Various factors for determining skin or hair color have been reported. Among others, the amount or quality of melanin existing in the epidermis is considered to greatly contribute to skin or hair...
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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...
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...
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...
Aug 8, 2012 | Article
Human hair, like animal wool, horn, nails, skin, and feathers, etc., comprises proteinaceous helices known as keratins. Such structural proteins degrade with prolonged exposure to sunlight, harsh...
Jul 27, 2011 | Article
Melanocytes are typically located in the bottom layer of the epidermis, or outermost layer of the skin. A melanocyte, also referred to herein as cell, produces pigment. The pigment, or color, that...
Sep 29, 2010 | Article
Eye makeup and treatment products are strong performers in today's burgeoning eye care market. Enhanced lashes, featuring lash growth and volumizing formulations, and the reduction of fine lines...
Oct 10, 2007 | Article
I still have a very small knowledge of hair color but I am still asked to comment and provide information on this subject. I usually have to refer people to colleagues of mine who have considerably...
Oct 5, 2007 | Article
By Nick Morante
It is summer again and everyone will be going to the beach or just basking in the sun in an attempt to get some healthy color in his or her skin. The sun produces invisible ultraviolet radiation...
Jun 8, 2007 | Article
A wave of new products, tips and techniques has swept the international beauty community. Color palettes designed for all complexion tones, treatment products that target sensitive, oily, dry...