Cosmetics and Toiletries articles from March 1997

Cosmetics and Toiletries archives from March 1997

FDA regulation of cosmeceuticals: U.S. cosmetic and drug regulations pertinent to the cosmeceutical issue.
March 1, 1997... At the outset, we should clarify that the U.S. federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDC Act, 21 USC [section] 301 et seq.), the federal law under which the FDA(a) regulates cosmetics and drugs, includes no reference to the term...

Protecting the skin: determining the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-erythemal properties of various materials.
March 1, 1997... Human biology has evolved in an oxidative environment; cells and organs not only use, but depend on, the potentially dangerous oxygen molecule. However, this also means that, as a result, all cells constantly generate a variety of reactive...

Melogenesis inhibitor from paper mulberry: a paper mulberry compound inhibits melanogenesis and scavenges free redicals.
March 1, 1997... Many Asian women want to have lighter skin. They want to avoid hyperpigmentation, such as melasma or freckling. To meet this desire, many cosmetic companies have been researching the pigmentation process (see "The Pigmentation Pathway"), to...

Enhancing stratum corneum functions.
March 1, 1997... A bifunctional phospholipid polymer, poly(MPC), enhances stratum corneum functions with its hygroscopic nature and by promoting intercellular lipid function Proper stratum corneum (SC) function is essential for maintaining beautiful and...

Targeted delivery to pilosebaceous structures: analysis of study methods.
March 1, 1997... Follicular delivery involves depositing drugs in the hair follicle, hair shaft and sebaceous glands, all components of the pilosebaceous unit. There are a number of dermatological disorders involving the pilosebaceous structures, including...