Science and Research

  • Smelly Frogs’ Skin Secretes Antimicrobial Agent
    China really is the up-and-coming personal care region of the world. According to a study published in the Journal of Proteome Research, the skin of Chinese odorous frogs secretes an extreme diversity of natural antimicrobial peptides (AMPs), which may serve as classic ...More
    Yesterday
    Posted in News
  • Slide Show: Sun Care: Trends, Technology and Projections
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    While the sun-care market is expanding due to increased consumer awareness and other factors, it's also being challenged by regulatory and delivery hurdles. ...More
    February 1, 2012
    Posted in Galleries
  • Pycnogenol® Improves Skin Hydration, Elasticity
    According to a new study published in Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, Pycnogenol®, an antioxidant plant extract from the bark of the French maritime pine tree, improve skin hydration and elasticity in women. ...More
    January 25, 2012
    Posted in News
  • Use of Phthalates in Personal Care Products
    A new Canadian study sought to determine phthalate levels in cosmetic and personal care products obtained from the Canadian market. ...More
    January 25, 2012
    Posted in News
  • Emotional Bond Queen of Beauty Decision-Making
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    The Beauty Co.'s (TBC) new survey of U.S. beauty consumers found women form deeply emotional bonds to their beauty products that inform all purchasing decisions. ...More
    January 24, 2012
    Posted in News
  • Breast Cancer and Parabens?
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    The causal relationship between parabens and breast cancer is still undetermined, but the research continues to mount. ...More
    January 23, 2012
    Posted in Blog
  • Children Apply More Sunscreen with Pump, but Insufficient Amounts
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    A crossover quasi-experimental study design comparing three sunscreen dispenser types—pump, squeeze bottle or roll-on—found regardless of age, primary schoolchildren apply sunscreen at substantially less than 1.00 mg/cm2, similar to what has been observed among adults, and ...More
    January 20, 2012
    Posted in News
  • Vitamin E Reduces Photo-Induced Skin Damage
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    Researchers at the University of Milan found the use of a new topical formulation containing significant concentrations of tocotrienols and tocopherols represents a promising strategy to reduce the photo-induced skin damage. ...More
    January 18, 2012
    Posted in News
  • Study Finds Parabens in Breast Tissue
    English researchers reported one or more paraben esters were quantifiable in 158/160 (99 percent) breast tissue samples and in 96/160 (60 percent) all five parabens were measured. ...More
    January 17, 2012
    Posted in News
  • Fabric Softener for Dry Skin
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    So what do fabric softeners and dry skin have in common? Well, according to a new study conducted by Kao Corp., it’s possible fabric softeners contribute to the state of moisturization of the skin and may work in collaboration with the application of moisturizers. ...More
    January 13, 2012
    Posted in News
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