Careers in Cosmetic Chemistry Symposium at Rutgers
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
SOFW.com – Interview with Giorgio Dell’Acqua, 2022 NYSCC Chair
Interview with Giorgio Dell’Acqua, 2022 NYSCC Chair Giorgio Dell’Acqua 2022 NYSCC Chair Last November the Chapter successfully organized the first ‘back-in-person’ NYSCC Suppliers’ Day after the pandemic break. How was the turnout for attendees and exhibitors? It was incredible and extremely rewarding to meet face-to face and be reunited with so many members and colleagues. […]
NYSCC chair says effectiveness of existing anti-wrinkle ingredients is main area of innovation
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The facts you need to know: new FDA proposed Sunscreen Regulation
Sunscreen Innovation Act The Sunscreen Innovation Act sponsored by Jack Reed was introduced to the Senate Committee Health, Education, Labor and Pensions on March 13, 2014. It amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish a process for the review and approval of over-the-counter (OTC) sunscreen active ingredients. FDA Proposes New Safety Testing […]
Clinical Study Dos and Don’ts: Designing Safety & Claim Support Studies
Clinical Study Dos and Don’ts: Designing Safety & Claim Support Studies Nothing makes an R&D director happier than providing a validated sound scientific dossier to his/her marketing team on a technology or formulation that has gone through months, if not years, of development. From inception to market, there are endless meetings about progress, budgets, resource […]
Sunscreen Monograph Proposed New Rules and its Impact on Formulations-Part II
In my recent blog published in August, changes to the current sunscreen tentative monograph were proposed. These changes are probably the most drastic changes to the sunscreen monograph since its inception. In this section, I would like to tackle two key areas related to the changes requested by the FDA. The first one is the […]
Sunscreen Monograph Proposed New Rules and its Impact on Formulations
Introduction In February of 2019, the FDA stunned the cosmetics industry one more time by publishing proposed rules for sunscreens in the Federal Register. As indicated by its name, these are only proposed rules but historically companies have implemented proposed rules into their formulations to be proactive. The FDA used the argument that since the […]