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Skin ageing is a complex phenomenon involving two simultaneously occurring processes: intrinsic ageing, known as chronological ageing, which is genetically determined, and extrinsic ageing which is due to environmental factors such as chronic sun exposure, known as photoageing.

Acne vulgaris is a common dermatological disease with a multifactorial etiology. There has been an increasing focus on the role of oxidative stress in the pathophysiology of acne in recent years.

With age, negative expressions have a tendency to become set as the skin loses its elasticity, and positive expressions lose their structure as the skin starts to sag. While crow’s feet are considered as being smile wrinkles, forehead lines on the other hand harden the gaze.

In the last few years an increased consumer demand for natural ingredients in cosmetic products has been continuously developed. Consequently the cosmetic industry launched a lot of products containing substances with a biological background, like palm oil or hyaluronic acid, on the market.

Small, vehicle controlled, clinical studies were carried out to explore the benefits associated with incorporating Floraesters K-100 Jojoba [INCI: Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters (and) Jojoba Esters (and) Water (aqua)] and Floraesters K-20W Jojoba [INCI: Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters (and) Water (aqua)] into various nonwoven wipe solutions.

When liposomes about 25 years ago first came on the market, they were initially an innovative ‘magic ball’ and a new argument for marketing. Later it was shown that they also worked cosmetically as an effective moisturising factor (Capture by Christian Dior).

The balance between collagen breakdown and collagen synthesis plays a crucial role in the extrinsic and intrinsic process of skin ageing. Environmental factors acting on the skin and genetically-determined processes cause an increase in collagen breakdown and at the same time a reduction in the synthesis of new collagen, which results in the increased appearance of wrinkles.

Amway is a 52-year-old company, headquartered in Ada, Michigan, with more than 14,000 global employees in more than 80 countries and territories, and 3 million distributors worldwide.

While UV protection is obviously the most important feature of sunscreens, increasing numbers of hybrid products are now presenting sun protection alongside skin care and even colour cosmetic claims. This is due in part to growing consumer awareness that sun exposure is not limited to beach holidays; it is the episodic, everyday exposures to the sun over years which put both the skin’s health and its appearance at risk.

In April 2011, Basildon Chemicals was purchased by the KCC Corporation of Korea. This creates a partnership which opens up new opportunities for both companies.

Xilogel is a Tamarindus indica polysaccharide endowed with remarkable filming and hydrating properties. It has been extremely well characterised as a branched high molecular weight (ca 650,000 Da) xyloglucan, capable of forming viscous gels with an excellent sensory feeling.

Growing red rice meristem cultures in bioreactors is a sustainable process that reduces residual biomass waste, but the benefits of this technology are not limited to environmental impact.

Modelling body shape is a common concern for both women and men in modern society, and the amount of subcutaneous fat and its distribution greatly influences physical appearance.

There are a number of cosmetic applications in which a dry skin-feel after product application is important. Typically, cyclomethicone (D4 and D5) compounds are used in cosmetic products to provide a solvent that feels dry on the skin.

Suntanned skin remains a look that is sought after by consumers in most European countries due to a perception that this offers a healthier appearance.

One of the main effects of ageing on skin is the reduction on its ability to selfregenerate and create new extracellular matrix (ECM). This has an impact on the production of key structural proteins, such as collagen, but also on proteoglicans, which play a role on cellular signalling.

Marketing claims about hydrating the skin are among the oldest labels, featured on cosmetic products. In today’s modern society many women start to take care of their skin and in particular of its hydration, even before worry wrinkles and signs of ageing occur.

Emotion is the key to any appreciation of the senses, particularly organoleptic and visual. For example we have all experienced a different degree of appreciation of the same piece of art, music or food, depending on our state of mind at the time.

Quantifying the performance of hair colorants is essential in developing new products and confirming claims made about their properties. This article describes an approach that can be used not only to compare hair dye colour but also allow the response of colorants to washing and exposure to light.

New from Cosmetochem International AG, usNeo, a naturally effective deodorant and antibacterial active addresses the growing trend for effective, plant-based actives.