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Alissa Marrapodi is the managing editor for inside cosmeceuticals and production editor for Natural Products INSIDER. She has a passion for all things natural, including food, cosmetics and supplements. She graduated from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communications at Arizona State University with a bachelor’s in journalism. She loves hiking, photography, red wine and traveling. |
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02/02/2012
Phthalates Make You Fat? Maybe …Phthalates, chemicals commonly found in cosmetics, may be a contributing factor to weight gain in young children, including increased body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference. |
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01/26/2012
Polyfluoroester What?Thanks to some scientists at MIT, Living Proof™, a newly launched hair care line, is fighting frizz with its patented polyfluoroester technology. |
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01/23/2012
Breast Cancer and Parabens?The causal relationship between parabens and breast cancer is still undetermined, but the research continues to mount. |
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01/17/2012
The Cosmeceutical Chronicles—Tipping and TrendyTo give you a preview of the cosmeceutical market from our view, here are the top 10 market segments that are trending; or tipping the cosmeceutical mirror, warranting a closer view due to new developments, data and/or research. |
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01/09/2012
It's Always Sunny In …Sure summer may be over but unless the sun is down, consumers are still exposed to the sun's harmful UV rays. In a few weeks, we're going to post a slide show outlining the latest innovations and updates in the sun care arena. |
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12/27/2011
Beauty BitAt this point, it doesn't matter if you’re a believer or not, nutricosmetics are here. I'm not sure if they're here to stay, but they're here nonetheless. According to Global Industry Analysts Inc. (GIA), the global market for nutricosmetics is forecasted to reach US$4.24 billion by the year 2017, driven by the increasing desire to move beyond conventional beauty solutions. |
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12/19/2011
New School ExfoliationAt SupplySide East, Ameann DeJohn discussed new school exfoliation through delivery systems that boost efficacy. |
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12/06/2011
Frizzing Out About Hair CareCheck out our latest image gallery on hair care to get a snapshot of what’s new on marketplace shelves and new ingredients available for formulating hair care products. |
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11/21/2011
Fragrance Trends with SymriseOn Wednesday of last week, I had the opportunity to visit Symrise’s Park Ave. creative theater that’s responsible for predicting consumer-based, global fragrance trends. Unlike fads that come and go (think vampires), these trends set the stage for the next several years and attempt to answer the question: “What do consumers want?" ... |
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11/15/2011
Getting Emotional Over BeautyWomen have a reputation as the more “emotional" of the two sexes; but whether or not that’s a generalization/stereotype doesn’t matter. What matters is women are emotional, comparatively or not; and women make decisions based off of those emotions. |