Cosmetics and Toiletries articles from November 1997

Cosmetics and Toiletries archives from November 1997

Congress reforms FDA and applies national standards to cosmetic labels. l
November 1, 1997... At press time in mid-October, Congress was within a blink of reforming the US Food and Drug Administration's regulatory process to speed the review of new medical devices, food products, drugs and cosmetics. The US Senate, on September 24,...

Smokers face: smoking, skin and tissue oxygen. (causes of smoking-related premature aging)
November 1, 1997... The possible causes of smoking-induced premature aging The adverse effects of smoking on the heart and lungs are well-established. However, the association between smoking and the skin has not been sufficiently emphasized, even though the...

Zinc ricinoleate. (personal deodorant substance)
November 1, 1997... The basis of its deodorizing activity In cosmetic applications, deodorizing means eliminating or preventing unpleasant odors. Zinc salts of ricinoleic acid are highly effective active deodorizing substances. The effectiveness of zinc...

Applying the three-dimensional HLB system. (using the hydrophile/lipophile balance in testing the structure of a dimethicone copolyol surfactant molecule)
November 1, 1997... Tests varying the structure of a dimethicone copolyol surfactant molecule demonstrating the 3D-HLB system's predictive power Formulators in the personal-care field have a vast number of traditional surfactants from which to choose in the...

Hard water. (testing its impact on the mildness of typical bar soaps)
November 1, 1997... Its impact on the mildness of personal-care products It is generally recognized that regular use of household detergents and personal-care cleansers can potentially damage the skin. Indeed, surfactant exposure is the second leading cause of...

Aging and the future of enzymes in cosmetics.
November 1, 1997... Promoting healthy skin through the use of protective enzymes There has been increased interest in the use of enzymes in cosmetics, not only from a technical viewpoint, but also from a marketing perspective and consumer awareness of these...

Topical Drug Bioavailability, Bioequivalence and Penetration.
November 1, 1997... Bioavailability defines the rate and extent of absorption of a drug substance. Blood levels are generally measured to assess bioavailability, based on the assumption that drug molecules equilibrate between the blood and the site of action,...