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 […]

PPARs reemerging as a skin wellness target in cosmetics

PPARs reemerging as a skin wellness target in cosmetics Written by Marc Cornell, Mar-Key Consulting LLC Cosmetics are continuing their marvelous evolution with new scientific findings and breakthrough innovations. Sometimes we need to look back to find the genesis of a current marketing or positioning trend. Take a step back with me to the late […]

NYSCC Suppliers’ Day 2022 Succeeds On All Levels

Leading Ingredients & Formulations Event in North America Showcases Sustainability & Science to Energized Strong Attendance The New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) 43rd Annual Suppliers’ Day came to a successful conclusion at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York. Showcasing the latest raw materials, ingredients, formulations and technical innovations the event […]

Natural Ingredients in Cosmetics

Natural ingredients offer a myriad of possibilities for developing effective cosmetic products. Their popularity has greatly increased over the past two decades in part due to a major shift in public opinion about the environment, human health, and wellbeing. Plant ingredients have been shown to be effective treatments of the skin for a number of […]

NYSCC & ACS “Careers in Cosmetic Science” Panel at St. John’s University

  On April 30, a NYSCC delegation composed of Giorgio Dell’Acqua, Nutrafol and 2022 NYSCC Chair; Amber Evans, Morocconoil and NYSCC Scientific Committee; Sue Feng, ET Brown; Toussaint Jordan, L’Oreal and NYSCC Scholarship Chair; and Tao Zheng, Estee Lauder, and SCC Scientific Committee; visited St John’s University in Queens, NY for an event jointly organized […]