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 […]
The use of in-vitro modeling to predict clinical outcome
The use of in-vitro modeling to predict clinical outcome: A users guide to technology development In-vitro models have been a staple of technology development as well as a tool for mapping mechanistic understanding of skin biology. Their complexity has evolved over time to become quite predictive to clinical outcomes. In-vitro modeling is a powerful solution […]
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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Naturally derived rheology modifiers and emulsion stabilizers
Modern-day formulators relied on polymers to stabilize o/w emulsions much more than surfactants. The introduction of polyacrylic acid-derived polymers many years ago enabled formulators to develop stable emulsions with minimal effort. In realty, formulators used polymers as their primary stabilizers, and they selected the surfactant and esters to tailor the texture and sensorial properties of […]
Beauty Tech in Hair Care
Technology touches every aspect of our lives, and the influence of technology in beauty and cosmetics has grown in recent times globally, becoming a quite interesting playground of opportunity for consumers, big multinational brands, and entrepreneurs. There have been increasingly more examples of beauty tech advancements in skin care; however, offerings for beauty tech in […]
Impact of Environmental Stressors on Hair
Physiochemical properties of hair are impacted by many stressors ranging from physical, chemical, mechanical to environmental. A combination of several environmental factors such as sun exposure and air pollution can impact overall hair and scalp health. Damage induced by these aggressors impacts hair properties such as protein content, melanin oxidation, surface quality and structural components […]
Advances in Antioxidant Technology for Skin Care
In the last two decades the role of antioxidants in skin care has radically changed. In the early 2000s, it was typical to find finished formulas on the shelf that contained butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) or butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), which were mostly added to enhance the shelf-life of the product. As time went on, formulas containing […]
Exposome and Skin Care
What is the Exposome? According to the CDC/NIOSH[1] website, the exposome can be defined as: “the measure of all the exposures of an individual in a lifetime and how those exposures relate to health. An individual’s exposure begins before birth and includes insults from environmental and occupational sources. Understanding how exposures from our environment, diet, […]
Hand sanitizers: Regulatory Overview and Formulations
The use of hand sanitizers has steadily increased over the past ten years. Their use began in hospitals, doctor’s offices, clinics and healthcare facilities. Then, we started seeing dispensers in building entrances, by elevators and in many common areas. Due to the recent COVID pandemic, there was an exponential increase in the use of hand […]
