From Stress to Strength: The Science and Promise of Plants-Based Adaptogens in Skin Protection
From Stress to Strength: The Science and Promise of Plants-Based Adaptogens in Skin Protection Hang Ma, Ph.D. Bioactive Botanical Research Laboratory, Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, The University of Rhode Island Did you know that Rhodiola rosea thrives in the icy Tibetan Plateau, enduring freezing temperatures and high UV radiation—and still manages to […]
Understanding Patents: A Comprehensive Overview
In the world of innovation, patents play a crucial role in protecting intellectual property and fostering technological advancement. Whether you’re an inventor, researcher, or business leader, understanding the fundamentals of patents is essential to navigating the competitive landscape effectively. For junior chemists, having a basic understanding of patents is crucial for research and career growth. […]
Hyperpigmentation: It’s Complicated
Hyperpigmentation is a common skin condition that can affect people of all skin types, all ages and on any part of the skin. It is a condition where certain areas of the skin become darker than the surrounding area which leads to visibly uneven skin tone. Hyperpigmentation is caused by several factors, including excess melanin […]
Mastering U.S. Pet Care Formulation: Understanding Regulations and Animal Needs
Pets play a significant role in many of our lives, and the pet care market reflects this, with an estimated value of 13.88 billion USD according to a 2023 global market analysis of the pet grooming product market.1 From our loyal companions like dogs and cats to our majestic equine friends, pets come in all […]
Formulating Toothpaste
Formulating Toothpaste Author: Hani Fares, Ph. D. Most personal care formulators are familiar with skin, hair and make-up formulations. Oral care formulation has always been a distant cousin. The ingredient listing on the back of the carton seems very familiar, but the technology is quite distinct. In this article, I will try to explain certain […]
Regulatory Considerations Regarding Sunscreen Actives
Regulatory Considerations Regarding Sunscreen Actives Yun Shao Kobo Products, Inc. June 2024 Summer is here, and it is time to enjoy outdoor activities and the beautiful landscape with friends and family. However, the Sun is bright and scorching, making the weather hot and the use of sunscreen essential. Sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen! When developing sunscreen products, […]
Gut Microbial Metabolites of Dietary Polyphenols and Their Skin Health Benefits
Gut Microbial Metabolites of Dietary Polyphenols and Their Skin Health Benefits Author: Hang Ma, Ph.D. Research Unit for Nutraceutical and Cosmeceutical Applications (RUNCA), Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, The University of Rhode Island Imagine your gastrointestinal tract as a sophisticated biochemical laboratory, where the vast community of gut microbes metabolizes polyphenols— plant-derived compounds […]
Climate Change and Ingredients Sourcing
The acceleration of climate change driven events is creating an increasing pressure on the environment and living organisms that depend upon it with consequences that will be hard to fix or reverse in the future. Every living organism that is exposed to environmental changes is impacted. We need to understand the scenario to put in […]
Embracing a Comprehensive Approach to Skin & Hair Beauty
Defining beauty is a complex and multifaceted task that can be accomplished both topically and from within. Beauty is one of those feel-good life deliverables that both gives and receives, making it a personalized priority for all of us. Beauty is a matter of interpretation, appreciation, and commitment. It all starts with a strong dedication […]
Aging Is Rusting. How Do We Address Rusting in Skin?
Here’s a hot flash you may not have heard before. You’re not aging. You’re rusting. As we get older, we start to face a complexion that looks duller, dingy, cloudier, less luminous. And more unevenly discolored. The reason? Iron is the most abundant transition metal in human body and the best-known driving force behind oxygen […]
