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Dietary Fats Benefit Skin Health
CHICAGO—Before trying yet another diet fad or otherwise reducing dietary fat consumption, consider that fat and other essential nutrients may be the fountain of youth. During a scientific session titled “Food Science, Nutrition, and Skin: Lessons for the Food Producer and Consumer on Aging, Beauty, and Healthy Skin,” three panelists presented strong evidence that fat is the great unifier in ...(More)
6/9/2009
Clarcon Recalls Skin Sanitizers, Protectants
WASHINGTON—FDA announced Clarcon Biological Chemistry Laboratory Inc. of Roy, Utah, is voluntarily recalling some skin sanitizers and skin protectants marketed under several different brand names because of high levels of disease-causing bacteria found in the product during a recent inspection. FDA is warning consumers to not use any Clarcon products.Consumers should not use any Clarcon products and should throw these ...(More)
6/9/2009
FDA Approves 12-Month Labeling Update for EVOLENCE®
HERZLIYA, Israel and SKILLMAN, N.J.—Ortho Dermatologics announced FDA approved a labeling supplement which includes efficacy and safety data through 12 months for EVOLENCE®, a collagen-based dermal filler for the correction of moderate to deep facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds. It was introduced in the United States in 2008 with a six-month duration labeling. While relatively new to ...(More)
6/9/2009
Lipstick Sales During Recession
LONDON—“Along with the lipstick theory being debunked during this recession, it seems that consumer purchasing and usage of personal care products are also showing surprising shifts,” said Siddika Jaffer, director of consulting for EMEA consumer markets, Datamonitor. The lipstick index was developed by Leonard Lauder, the chairman of Estée Lauder, in the 2001 recession. Sales of lipstick in the U.S. ...(More)
6/8/2009
Cognis Reduces Environmental Footprint
MONHEIM, Germany—Global specialty chemicals supplier Cognis adopted a new set of guidelines that combine the internationally recognized 24 principles of Green Chemistry and Green Engineering. By doing so, the company is both reducing its environmental footprint and putting in place a clear framework for the development of high-performance, natural-source products aimed at the growth markets of wellness and sustainability. Yesterday, ...(More)
6/8/2009
Senetek PLC Gains Six-Year Extension of Rights
NAPA, Calif.—Senetek PLC (SNKTY), a life sciences company engaged in the development of technologies that target the science of healthy aging, announced a six-year extension of existing rights under its agreement with the Czech Republic Institute of Experimental Botany to receive exclusive global licenses, for all applications, to any cytokinin developed, in-licensed or otherwise acquired by the Institute and the ...(More)
6/8/2009
Study Reveals Possible Skin Lightening Agents
KERMAN, Iran—–Researchers at Kerman University of Medical Sciences evaluated the free radical scavenging and inhibition properties of five medicinal plants, including Quercus infectoria Olive, Terminalia chebula Retz, Lavendula stoechas L., Mentha longifolia L. and Rheum palmatum L., toward the activity of mushroom tyrosinase using l-tyrosine and l-3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (l-DOPA) as the substrate (Int J Cosmet Sci. 2009 May 13. [Epub ahead ...(More)
6/8/2009
Sunscreen Falsifying SPF Protection
Which?, a product-testing and campaigning charity based out of the United Kingdom, recently tested the SPF of leading sunscreen brands only to find their content did not match their label claim, as reported by CosmeticDesigns.com.
6/5/2009
Spear Dermatology Launches Refissa™
RANDOLPH, N.J.—Spear Dermatology Products Inc. announced Refissa™, a new formulation of tretinoin, was approved by FDA. Refissa is a 0.05 percent pregascription-strength, fragrance-free, emollient-based tretinoin Cream. The topical creams helps to reduce fine facial wrinkles, rough skin and irregular pigmentation. Refissa's emollient formulation is for patients with normal to dry skin, who should also protect their skin from the sun ...(More)
6/4/2009
Dow Corning Presents Water-in-Silicone Presentation
MIDLAND, Mich.—“New formulation capabilities using water-in-silicone emulsifiers” will be delivered as a podium presentation by Dow Corning Life Sciences' industry specialist, Lisa Vanommeren, at the annual SCC Scientific Seminar, Thursday, June 4, at the Chicago Hilton. Water-in-silicone emulsions allow formulators to create products with unique textures and feel. However, these emulsions can present formulating challenges, and success requires specific tools ...(More)
6/2/2009
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