Drug & Cosmetic Industry articles from May 1994

Drug & Cosmetic Industry archives from May 1994

Toxicology: in vivo, in vitro. (Society of Toxicology annual meeting discussions)
May 1, 1994... The 33rd annual meeting of the Society of Toxicology, held in Dallas, Texas, attracted 4, 100 toxicologists from the United States and around the world. Symposia addressed immunotoxicology, environmental tobacco smoke, caloric restriction and...

From the bar to the counter. (Carol Jackson Mouyiaris, founder of BioCosmetic Research Labs)
May 1, 1994... There is always a yearning in the beauty industry for a return to the personality-slash-founders of the business who gave it such panache. While a few are still with us (Estee Lauder, Mary Kay, Flori Roberts), other potentials have come and...

In search of rare essences for green-minded consumers. (fragrances and flavors)
May 1, 1994... In response to the unusual demands of "green" consumerism, the structure and nature of the fragrance/flavor industry have undergone rather remarkable change. Opening up are new worldwide markets for growers and distillers of small and large...

Silicones in personal care: an ingredient revolution.
May 1, 1994... Silicones are among the high performance ingredient success stories of the '90s. Why? Product labels tell the story. In recent years, silicone use has expanded to virtually all personal care product segments, while the number of new products...

Skin care headlines: suddenly, a host of products that really work! (retinoic acid-based and alpha hydroxy acid skin care products)(includes related article on the possibility of federal regulation)
May 1, 1994... That new wave of alpha hydroxy acid and retinoic acid-based skin care products out there on the mass and prestige markets are remarkable for two reasons: (1) never in the history of skin care has there been such a bandwagon, a rush to market...

Polyglycols in cosmetic and pharmaceutical products.
May 1, 1994... As cosmetic and pharmaceutical manufacturers move closer in terms of product formulation approach, there comes a need for specialized, compatible ingredients that can be readily incorporated into both categories of products. One category of...

Ingredient listings. (CTFA International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary)(Compounder's Corner) (Column)
May 1, 1994... The latest (Fifth Edition) CTFA International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary is a marvel of compactness, despite the fact that its two volumes cover some 1,300 pages. Superbly edited by John A. Wenninger and G.N. McEwen, Jr., this unique...

The awful truth. (the life of a cosmetics salesperson)
May 1, 1994... In case any of you missed Amelia Bassin's column last month, I want to reiterate that she is voluntarily weaning herself off her monthly discourse and has requested that I succeed her. I cannot stress this too much, since I can only imagine...