Tech Library - ingredients moisturizing agents

Apr 22, 2013 | Article

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...

Mar 16, 2011 | Article

Baby Care Nurtures with Nature

By Nancy Jeffries

The Baby Care market is showing growth, particularly in the areas of naturals and sun care. It is strengthening its foothold with products that appeal to consumers' consciousness regarding...

Sep 1, 2010 | Article

Multicultural Beauty

By Nancy Jeffries

Multi-hued beauty is one of the most dynamic growth areas in the cosmetics arena today. No longer the domain of any single group, the multicultural or ethnic consumer, which includes, but is not...

Aug 19, 2009 | Article

Treatment Ingredients in Makeup and Decorative Cosmetics

By Nick Morante

The use of treatment ingredients in makeup and other decorative cosmetics has become more prevalent in recent times. But what do we consider treatment ingredients? On many occasions I have been...

Jul 6, 2007 | Article

A Brief History of Nanotechnology

By Nick Morante

The field of nanotechnology when applied to the cosmetics and personal care industry first emerged over 40 years ago. The first applications were with moisturizing creams that included liposome...

Jun 22, 2007 | Article

Summer Sun Trends - - - The Sun is Out & Sun Products are In

By Nick Morante

Summer is here and it's time to take care of your skin. Step one is to look for any product with and SPF value of 15 or greater. This is the minimum SPF that a person should need to get some initial...

May 10, 2006 | Article

UV Protection in Skin Care

By Melanie Henson

What ever happened to the "healthy" tan? At one time, sun-darkened skin was synonymous with attractiveness and good health. Women and men alike went to great lengths to feel the burn-literally. The...