Sunscreen formulations – emphasis on inorganic sunscreens
Ever since the FDA published their proposed monograph ruling in February 2019 recognizing titanium dioxide and zinc oxide as the only Category I (Safe and Effective) sunscreens, a cascade of reformulations of most sunscreens products on the US market took place. Inorganic sunscreen formulations are now center-stage and are slowly replacing organic sunscreen formulations. In […]
Supplements in the beauty industry – not just vitamins and minerals
The recent introduction of holistic wellness as a major component of “I feel better and I look better” is not new to the beauty and cosmetic market. However, the explosion of nutritional formulations in the space of beauty from within is today associated with more robust and convincing scientific evidence than in the past. Supplement […]
NYSCC Suppliers’ Day Announces Call For Presentations
Leading North American Event for Ingredient Innovations Seeks Thought Leaders In Beauty & Personal Care (New York, NY, January 2023)—The New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) announces a Call for Presentations for its 2023 Suppliers’ Day trade show and conferences. Renowned for its comprehensive educational program, NYSCC and its scientific advisory committee are seeking […]
The Dermal-Epidermal Junction
The skin barrier function has recently dominated the cosmetic media and consumer market segment. The dermal-epidermal junction (DEJ) is a region within the skin which does not get a lot of face time relative to its high-profile neighbor (epidermis / stratum corneum). The DEJ is the birthplace of the epidermis so it seems reasonable to […]
New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) Announces 2023 Executive Board
Dr. Amber Evans of Moroccanoil named Chair-Elect along with other Leaders Representing Prominent Ingredient and Formulation Suppliers and Manufacturers (New York, NY, November 2022)—The New York Society of Cosmetics Chemists (NYSCC), the largest chapter of the SCC, has announced its 2023 Executive Board. The new board will be officially inducted during the NYSCC Education Awards […]
Careers in Cosmetic Chemistry Symposium at Rutgers
Nanomaterial safety and regulations in personal care product development
Brief history of nanomaterial regulations According to Wikipedia, the word “nanotechnology” was first coined by Professor Norio Taniguchi of Tokyo University in 1974. He used it to describe semiconductor processes such as thin film deposition and ion beam milling, which exhibit characteristic control on the order of a nanometer. Since the 1980s, the term nanotechnology […]
A stem-cell based approach against photoaging
We have all heard the term “photoaging” and can agree on its definition, succinctly described by the Canadian Dermatology Association: “Photoaging is premature aging of the skin caused by repeated exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UV), primarily from the sun but also from artificial UV sources. Photoaging differs from chronologic aging: the damaging effects of UV […]
Silicone Alternative Solutions for Hair Care
Introduction Silicones have been widely used in the cosmetic industry for decades. They are exceptionally versatile and impart multifaceted benefits across a wide range of beauty and personal care products. Not all silicones have been created equal, however, and some of these materials are now limited by regulatory restrictions on their use. Due to an […]
NYSCC Accepting Applications for 2022 Scholarships & Grants
Deadline for Submissions from Members and Students is June 30, 2022 The New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) announces that it is accepting applications for seven scholarship and grant programs. These programs are designed to promote enrichment and advancement in cosmetic science. Four of these programs are new, and students, members, and institutions are […]