All posts in category Cosmeceuticals

Effect of cosmetic ingredients as anticellulite agents

Effect of cosmetic ingredients as anticellulite agents: synergistic action of actives with in vitro and in vivo efficacy Author Interview: Tamara Al-Bader PhD Oriflame Cosmetics AB Oriflame Skin Research Institute, Stockholm, Sweden What are the main findings of the study? Our studies show the ability of cosmetic agents Furcellaria lumbricalis, Fucus vesiculosus, retinol, conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), [...]

FDA: Examining the Current State of Cosmetics

DermatologistsBlog.com  Editor’s Comment: Below is from the FDA website, regarding Cosmetics and Cosmeceuticals,  http://www.fda.gov  3/272012 Before the Subcommittee on Health   Committee on Energy and Commerce U.S. House of Representatives Statement of Michael M. Landa, J.D. Director, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition Food and Drug Administration Department of Health and Human Services INTRODUCTION Good afternoon, [...]

Phthalates in cosmetic and personal care products : Dr. Zhu

Phthalates in cosmetic and personal care products: Concentrations and possible dermal exposure Author Interview: Dr. Jiping Zhu Chemistry Research Division, Environmental Health Science and Research Bureau, Health Canada, Ottawa, Canada K1A 0K9. Q – What are the main findings of the study? Of the phthalates investigated in this Health Canada study, diethyl phthalate was the [...]

“Bioelectricity” to alter cellular activity of the skin – develop cosmeceuticals

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. (Mar 15, 2011) — It may seem as if new developments to combat aging skin are being introduced faster than the speed of light. At the forefront of the research, dermatologists are underpinning these advancements, refining the basic understanding of how the skin ages in order to develop more effective non-invasive cosmetic procedures [...]

Cosmetics in Acne and Rosacea

Cosmetics and Cosmeceuticals Offer Many Skin Benefits Manufacturers of cosmetics and cosmeceuticals are continually improving their products by adding ingredients that offer many benefits to the skin, including skin affected by acne or rosacea. Many nonprescription acne products now contain salicylic acid to reduce inflammation and help exfoliate in and around the pores. “As far [...]