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  • Sabinsa Awarded New U.S. Patent
    PISCATAWAY, N.J.— Sabinsa Corp. was awarded a new U.S. patent (No. 7,202,270), “Convenient stable non-hygroscopic crystalline solid forms of racemic and chiral LA-plus salts.” This patent, the 30th in Sabinsa’s intellectual property (IP) portfolio, protects the preparation ...More
    July 2, 2007
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  • Bio-Botanica Gains Preservative Patent
    HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.— Bio-Botanica Inc. (www.bio-botanica.com) was awarded U.S. Patent No. 7,214,392 B2, “Process and composition for inhibiting growth of microorganisms”, covering a natural preservative composition obtained from plant materials that provides antimicrobial ...More
    July 2, 2007
    Posted in Articles
  • Vertical Integration Addresses Quality Concerns
    As the natural products industry matures and economic forces play out, some unique challenges are now present for natural products suppliers. The quality and efficacy of ingredients can often be compromised in a highly competitive marketplace. However, the concept of ...More
    June 10, 2007 by Qi Jia, Ph.D.
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  • Skin Cream with Unconventional Ingredients: Mushroom & Pearl
    Consumers are seeking solutions to improve beauty naturally. Fortunately, new non-invasive topical products can fight the signs of aging and enhance the skin’s appearance. Two unconventional natural ingredients recently studied for use in a skin cream are a type of mushroom ...More
    June 10, 2007 by Sensuke Konno, Ph.D.
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  • Fulfilling Consumer Needs in the Changing Cosmeceutical Market
    There is great hype in the personal care industry regarding the potential of cosmeceutical products. But is the buzz justified? In this industry overview, independent market analysis firm Datamonitor plc takes you through the state of the industry, in the United States and ...More
    June 10, 2007
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  • Cosmeceuticals: At the Intersection of Nutrition and Beauty
    Throughout history, men and women have sought to use the medicinal power of natural compounds to increase their health, enhance their looks and fight off aging. The Egyptians used aromatic essences and resins in religious ceremonies and embalming, as well as for cosmetic ...More
    June 4, 2007 Heather Granato
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  • Eastman Releases NutriLayer Results
    KINGSPORT, Tenn.—Eastman Chemical Co. released efficacy results for its NutriLayer ingredient, showing creams that contain the rice bran oil-based compound can reduce the appearance of wrinkles by 50 percent and limit free radicals in the viable epidermis by up to 45 ...More
    June 4, 2007
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  • Treatt
    LAKELAND, Fla. —Treatt (www.treatt.com) added Green Tea Treattarome 9767 to its 100-percent natural FTNF Treattarome™ product line. The product is wholly distilled from green tea (Camellia sinensis) and features a fresh and green front end with the typical green tea finish. ...More
    May 7, 2007
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  • The Supreme Healing Power of Aloe Vera
    Cleopatra and Alexander the Great had more in common than their high-profile jobs and “type A” personalities. It’s believed they both appreciated the healing properties of the aloe vera plant long before modern science began proving its benefits.Aloe vera ...More
    January 15, 2007 Jenifer Hunt
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  • Serving Up Healthy Skin
    If consumers were to believe some advertisers, they’d be slathering on vitamin creams and popping dietary supplements to magically erase wrinkles, blemishes and blotches. However, many discover that the supplement that they splurged on didn’t seem to make a ...More
    February 1, 2003 Sharon Palmer, R.D.
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