FEATURE ARTICLES

The skin has evolved to be a protective barrier; impermeable to water substances above 0.4 nm and lipid based substances much above 30 nm.

The hydrolipidic film covers the surface of the skin and actively contributes to the skin surface smoothness and the skin barrier function. We have developed a biomimetic ingredient of the hydrolipidic film as per its fatty acid profile.

The use of oats in skin care dates back to around 2000 BC in Egypt and the Arabian Peninsula. In various forms (food, tea, baths), oats were used to treat insomnia, anxiety and skin conditions including eczema, burns and other inflammatory eruptions.

Oleosomes are naturally-occurring, specialised organelles found within seeds in which plants store energy in the form of oil.

SCS Formulate returned to the Ricoh Arena for a second time and once again built on the previous year’s visitor figures, indicating this event is showing no sign of slowing its expansion.

Ten years ago, few people would have linked cosmetics with rainforest destruction. Now, consumers are increasingly aware of the presence of palm oil in their products, and the environmental damage caused by rapid expansion of the palm industry.

The use of conditioning polymers for attributes such as hair smoothness, feel, and static control has become a norm in hair care products designated for daily use. With the decline in the use of 2-in-1 shampoos, preference for a total care system is increasing.

Microspheres, typically defined as spherical microparticles between 1 micron and 1000 microns (1 mm) in diameter, have been widely used in personal care and the cosmetics industry over the past decade.

Ageing may be regarded as a cellular process that, partly genetically determined, is influenced by endogenous and exogenous wear and tear.

This paper summarises the essential points behind emulsion theory which can help the formulator in his or her approach to preparing stable creams and lotions for use in personal care products.

Hippocrates, often called the “Father of Medicine”, is reported to have said: There are only two things: Science and Opinion The former begets Knowledge, the latter Ignorance.

In the present study, isopilosine, an imidazole alkaloid extracted from the leaves of jaborandi, was evaluated for its benefits in skin whitening using 2D and 3D models.

The article will describe three single natural cosmetic ingredients extracted with water and propylene glycol from Indonesian Euphorbiaceae plants, namely Jatropha curcas L. leaf extract (JE) and Euphorbia hirta L. herb extract (EE*).

This article describes the benefits of using organic pracaxi oil (Beracare BBA) as a substitute for synthetic cationic surfactants commonly applied to hair care formulations.

An emulsion is a metastable dispersion of liquid inside another non-miscible liquid. Depending on the emulsifiers and process used, different types of emulsions can be achieved.

Bangkok, one of the most vibrant and bustling capital cities in Asia, welcomed the personal care industry to Thailand during the first week of November 2010. With a population of 10 million and its economy responsible for around 40% of Thailand’s GDP, Bangkok is a major force not only in the region, but also on the global stage, with a significant influence on international fashion and culture and a very strong cosmetics market.

Innovative and new products call for creative development. Silicones have been used in personal care products for decades, and what better way to create new and innovative products than using creativity with existing resources.

Seborrhea is a phenomenon that mostly affects the “T-zone” of the face and the scalp. This phenomenon is a common condition concerning men and women with some physical (oily skin, shiny aspect of the skin, feeling of discomfort…) and social repercussions, affecting self-esteem and the wellbeing of people concerned.

The quest for a whiter shade of pale dates back to ancient civilisations, when a pale complexion was associated with aristocratic lineage. During the Tang dynasty (618-907), Chinese women used ground pearl powder as a whitening make-up.

The usage of petrolatum in cosmetics has been under scrutiny recently, particularly within the EC, due to the potential carcinogen and mutagenic effects attributed to traces of impurities generated during its manufacturing process.1