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CreAgri Receives Patent for Hydroxytyrosol

CreAgri, Inc.® received a patent by the Australian Patent Office ( Patent No. 2003249719, which covers the protective effects provided by Hydroxytyrosol against skin damage caused by UV exposure. ...More
Yesterday
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Vitamin D Clears Up Psoriasis

DUBLIN—Narrowband UV-B effectively increased serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] levels while clearing psoriasis, according to a prospective controlled study during October 2008 to February 2009 (Arch Dermatol. 2010;146(8):836-842). A total of 30 consecutive patients with ...More
3 weeks ago
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Astaxanthin Lessens UV-Induced Wrinkles, Sagging

Astaxanthin may have a significant benefit on protecting against UVA-induced skin photoaging such as sagging and wrinkles, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Dermatological Science. ...More
4 weeks ago
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Pomegranate Prevents UVB-Induced Inflammation, Collagen Breakdown

According to Korean researchers, dietary and pharmacological interventions with berries rich in ellagic acid may be promising treatment strategies interrupting skin wrinkle and inflammation associated with chronic UV exposure leading to photoaging. ...More
4 weeks ago
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Oral, Topical Agents May Prevent UV-Induced Skin Cancers

Despite dermatologists’ efforts to reduce the risk of skin cancer via Be Sun Smart® campaigns, the incidence of non-melanoma skin cancer continues to rise. Now, several agents—including medicines, foods and vitamins—are being investigated for their chemopreventive ...More
4 weeks ago
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Beiersdorf ~ Visible UV Protection

Beiersdorf’s R&D developed a method to measure the amount of UV protection on the skin, in addition to a visibility method. Through this method, researchers were able to show what amount of sunscreen must be worn in order to achieve optimal protection, and in turn, show ...More
5 weeks ago
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Sixth Sense: Skin—Marketing and Munching

Marie Spano, M.S., R.D., a nutrition communications expert and food industry consultant; and Maryellen Molyneaux , president of The Natural Marketing Institute (NMI), gave same tips on how to approach healthy skin via nutrition, and insights on the skin health market and ...More
July 29, 2010
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Coffee in the Raw: Benefits of Topical Application of Coffee

Coffee has a pH balance perfectly aligned with the human body and offers antioxidant protection, making it, and its major constituent, caffeine, an effective ingredient that can add shine and beauty to hair and skin when used in shampoos, conditioners, body scrubs and other ...More
July 19, 2010
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Study: How Effective is Sunscreen?

Two articles in The Lancet questioned effects of sunscreen against the development of skin cancer. According to the authors, non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) in the United States is on the rise, but since 1990 U.S. and U.K. sunscreen purchases have also increased. ...More
July 16, 2010
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Small Particles, Big Business: Nanotechnology for Personal Care

Beauty manufacturers’ answers to consumers’ youthful pleas are getting “smaller”, well the particles are. Small particles are becoming big business as the use of nanotechnology grows, according to an analysis published by IP Solutions called, “Can Nanotech Unlock the ...More
July 14, 2010
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