Preliminary study of combability effect to select shampoo and conditioner formulations – The lab to Consumer routine

Shampoos and conditioners are essential part of routine for the hair care. We developed a general hair routine that includes shampoo and conditioner that have a preliminar performance in two types of hair: treated and natural. We evaluated 8 formulations in laboratory test, and we define two routines, to validate with the both users with natural and treated hair in a home test use. We found the routine 1 with a promissory performance and useful bases of formulation to start new projects in hair care.

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The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MOCRA)

The first major change to cosmetic regulatory law since 1938 has been enacted by Congress and signed by President Biden. The FDA has been given new authority under the FD&C Act which sets significant new requirements for cosmetics manufacturers and brand owners. FDA is mandated to promulgate multiple new regulations over the next couple of years that will create sweeping requirements across the cosmetic industry.

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Innovation Inspired by Nature

Perhaps you don’t realize your most likely first brush with the concept of biomimicry but, you may recall the show, The Six Million Dollar Man. In 1974-78 these words were emblazoned on everyone’s mind and commonly parroted by watchers at the opening of each show, “Steve Austin, astronaut. Barely alive.”

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LignoBase,a natural response to multiple skin concerns

Aging skin, sun damage and uneven skin tones rank among the five most common skin concerns nowadays. But this is more than a statistic, it is an urgent call to find solutions that help protect the skin from extrinsic aging factors, like oxidative stress caused by UV irradiation, while also maintaining a natural and beautiful skin look.

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Polyglyceryl Esters of Fatty Acids (PEFA) –the Proven Green Emulsifiers

The popularity and extent of sustainable ingredients into the formulator toolbox continues unabated. Many chemists and the brands they support are probing away from use of ethoxylated (ETO) surfactants and additives given the current climate and the stigma assigned to these PEGylated compounds.

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The trends and challenges in testing for active ingredients and cosmetics products

It is usually admitted that the Cosmetics Regulations worldwide lay down a general rule according to which cosmetic products placed on the market must be safe for human health and offer the performance of their promised claims as long as they are used under normal or reasonably foreseeable conditions of use.

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Meeting with Benjamin Knight Fuchs, R. Ph,Pharmacist and Nutritionist

Registered pharmacist, specializing in dermatology and I’ve been compounding skin care formulas both prescription and nonprescription for nearly 40 years.

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Being in advance is still a strategic issue for the clinical testing market for the Chinese Beauty industry

Today we want to bring a unique and global panorama on the current drivers of the specific but global market of the clinical evaluation for ingredients and personal care brands in Asia and specifically in China. This market of the clinical evaluation concerns skin, hair, scalp, and nail studies, for efficacy, safety and tolerance, consumer tests and sensory analysis.

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Is hair care the new skin care?

Hair diversity (style, shape, growth pattern or color) is one of the most important features to define us physically. Therefore, it is no surprise that the market of hair care products with a value of 93.5 billion US $1 (Statistica, September 2020) is one of the most important sectors in the complete area of cosmetic products.

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Skin Lightening Products Industry has gained momentum due to rise in self-consciousness about physical appearance among individuals

Skin lightening, also referred to as skin whitening, refers to a group of cosmetic procedures used to lighten the skin. In addition to soaps, lotions, creams, and pills, skin whitening products are also available in a variety of other forms. Skin-lightening items like creams, bleaches, deodorants, and other similar items have experienced a rapid expansion in their demand.

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Glycoin® natural

In recent years, awareness of the importance of maintaining skin health has greatly increased. Several studies and publications have shed light on the damaging influence of external stress factors which has led to rising consumer interest in cosmetic actives with multifunctional stress-protection and anti-aging benefits, like Glycoin® natural (INCI: Glyceryl Glucoside, Aqua (Water)).

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Preliminary Observations of the Effects of a Curcuma longa and Niacinamide-led Formulain the Reduction of Hair Loss

Hair loss is a common occurrence for both women and men, and a major cosmetic concern. Consumer concerns over the side effects of drugs such as Minoxidil© and Finasteride©, have given rise to numerous cosmetic developments in order to address these concerns. In this preliminary investigation, we present our initial findings, and demonstrate beneficial effects of a curcumin-niacinamide formula on the reduction of hair loss, and the improvement in hair density, when applied topically to the scalp.