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Mangosteen and Electrospun Fiber Mats
BANGKOK, Thailand—A recent study prepared electrospun fiber mats and incorporated extracts from the fruit hull of mangosteen (Int J Cosmet Sci. 2009;31(3):242). Electrospun fiber mats have high potentials for biomedical uses, due to their high surface area and ease of drug incorporation into the fibers. They can be used as carriers for drug delivery and can enhance drug release and ...(More)
5/15/2009
Soy Phytosterols May Help Repair Skin
CATANIA, Italy—Soy phytosterols exert positive results on skin repair, according to a recent study. In fact, the researchers noted, three days after tape stripping, the sites treated with a formulation containing phytosterols showed an appreciable recovery of barrier function compared to those treated with a vehicle control without soy phytosterols (Int J Cosmet Sci. 2009;31(3):241). Researchers wanted to study the ...(More)
5/15/2009
Study: Effects of Placenta Extract on Fibroblast Proliferation
SEOUL, Korea—A recent study found human placental extract and ascorbic acid had similar effects on fibroblast proliferation but, placental extract did not significantly increase TGF-beta1 protein expression (Int J Cosmet Sci. 2009;31(3):240). In order to investigate the effects of placental extract vs. ascorbic acid on fibroblast proliferation and transforming growth factor (TGF)-beta1 expression, cultured human fibroblasts were treated with placental ...(More)
5/14/2009
Natural Beauty Summit Draws Large Numbers
NEW YORK—The Natural Beauty Summit America took place at the Sheraton Hotel in New York City on May 7 and 8. Some 130 participants of the American beauty industry attended the two-day conferences and were able to hear the presentations of some of the biggest names in the industry, such as Horst M. Rechelbacher, founder of Intelligent Nutrients; Ido Leffler, ...(More)
5/14/2009
Naturex Enters Cosmetics World
Naturex took the plunge and launched into the cosmetics world. More widely known for its food, flavor and beverage offerings, Naturex introduced three new, France-based offerings from its NatBeauty range for the cosmetics world: Macaderm, based on an extract from the maca (Lepidium meyenii), was designed for anti-aging formulas; Hydravance, based on an extract from the bitter orange flower, helps ...(More)
5/14/2009
The Power of Shea Butter
As reported by CosmeticsDesign.com, AAK recently confirmed shea butter’s moisturizing abilities. Researchers looked at Sheasoft ingredient’s short-term moisturizing effect. Subjects’ skin was treated with ethanol, which causes an increase in trans-epidermal water loss, to simulate daily washing and then applied Sheasoft. The effects of the ethanol recovered after Sheasoft was applied and within two hours the skin was back to ...(More)
5/13/2009
Symrise Recieves 2009 BSB Innovation Prize
Holzminden, Germany—Symrise received the highly regarded 2009 BSB Innovation Prize for SymHelios® 1031, its new ingredient that protects the skin from within against UVB rays and environmental pollution. Symrise has won the BSB Innovation Prize for the fourth time. Its skin-care product SymHelios 1031 placed first in the category of “Most Innovative Raw Material Concept—Functionals/Recipients.” The world's fourth-largest fragrance and ...(More)
5/13/2009
Glanbia Nutritionals’ Flax Ingredient Improves Hair
MONROE, Wis.—A recently completed research study indicates the consumption of Glanbia Nutritionals’ proprietary enriched flax ingredient increased the luster, shine and overall condition of human hair. The ingredient was featured in a beauty-from-within nutritional bar developed by Glanbia’s R&D group.The IRB approved study involved 33 female participants 45 to 55 years of age, each of whom consumed 16 g of ...(More)
5/12/2009
Dow Corning Helps Companies Develop Unique Hair Products
Midland, Mich. —To help hair care formulators develop products optimized for their customers’ wide-ranging hair types, Dow Corning offers a line of performance-enhancing ingredients to address specific conditioning challenges.Dow Corning® CE 8401 Emulsion, Dow Corning® 8500 Conditioning Agent, Dow Corning® 5330 Fluid, Dow Corning® 5-7113 Silicone Quat Microemulsion, Dow Corning® 2-8566 Amino Fluid, Dow Corning® AP-8087 Fluid and Dow Corning® ...(More)
5/12/2009
Fatty Acids Benefits Skin Health
ANET, France—According to a recent study, an omega-6 fatty acid stabilized compound (O6FASC) showed very good results in anti-inflammatory effects; and an O3FASC had anti-stress activities, whereas the O9FASC showed interesting results in improving elasticity and firmness (Int J Cosmet Sci. 2009; 31(3):209-24). These new compounds presented an analogue structure of cutaneous lipid, stabilize the polyunsaturated fatty acids (face to ...(More)
5/12/2009
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