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Jul 18, 2017 | 03:54 PM CDT
Tomato or Not Tomato, That is the Skin Care Question
A recent survey shows that consumers are aware of the benefits that lycopene-rich tomatoes have on skin health.
Jul 06, 2017 | 10:07 AM CDT
Troy Corp. Expands Preservative Portfolio
In order to provide more flexibility to formulators, while also reducing costs of preservatives, Troy Corporation has introduced a new range for personal care and cosmetics applications.
Jun 13, 2017 | 09:41 AM CDT
CTPA Responds to 'Harmful' Organic Ingredient Claims
The CTPA responded to a recent independent report flagging potentially "harmful" natural and organic cosmetic ingredients, insisting that safety concerns were invalid.
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Jun 12, 2017 | 08:41 AM CDT
InfraGuard: Powerful Protection Against IR-Induced Photo-Aging
Infrared rays (IR) are known to penetrate deeper into the skin than UV-rays. Due to radical formation, they inhibit mitochondrial energy production, which is essential for the healthy functioning of our cells and tissues.
Jun 07, 2017 | 02:03 PM CDT
Methylene Blue—The Antioxidant Answer to Aging?
The antioxidant methylene blue may be the answer to slow down aging, according to new research from the University of Maryland. Scientists are already formulating products for consumer use with the chemical.
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Jun 07, 2017 | 10:51 AM CDT
Achieving Award-Winning Sensory Effects for the Discerning Consumer
In a fast-paced world, consumers expect immediate noticeable improvements, even for products designed to deliver transformative benefits over time. VALVANCE™ TOUCH250 is an award-winning sensory and visual modifier that enhances personal care products of multiple formats to fulfill consumers’ demand for immediate visual improvements and optimized feel.
May 15, 2017 | 02:57 PM CDT
ICMAD and PBA Support the Safe Cosmetics Modernization Act
Both organizations cited “enhanced consumer protection for cosmetics through stronger procedures and reporting requirements” as the reasoning behind their support.
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May 08, 2017 | 11:00 AM CDT
Peptides: a ‘must have’ for a successful cosmetic product!
Skin care, hair care, body care, sun care,... peptides are present everywhere in cosmetics. The figures speak for themselves: between 1,600 and 2,000 new products dedicated to skin care containing peptides are launched every year in the world and this trend does not seem to be weakening.
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Apr 20, 2017 | 01:26 PM CDT
Suprapein® - The All-Natural Preservative
A proprietary synergistic blend of botanical extracts and essential oils that has anti-microbial and anti-fungal benefits, this liquid product has a minimum inhibitory concentration of 0.45%. against a broad spectrum of organisms, including possible pathogenic organisms that may be introduced into products.
Apr 17, 2017 | 02:08 PM CDT
9 Things to Check out at the 2017 Sustainable Cosmetics Summit
“By focusing on green ingredients and packaging, cosmetic and personal care companies should be able to make greater strides in reducing their environmental impacts.”