Cosmetics and Toiletries articles from October 1997

Cosmetics and Toiletries archives from October 1997

FDA reform will include national uniformity in labels.
October 1, 1997... On September 11, Republicans and Democrats in the US Senate agreed to a compromise that will give the Food and Drag Administration (FDA) power to overrule individual states on matters of labeling on OTC drugs and cosmetics, but will preserve...

Croda goes active with Sederma. (Croda International PLC's acquisition of Societe d'Etudes Dermatologiques S.A.)
October 1, 1997... On July 30, Croda International Plc acquired STOA Group and its principal subsidiary, Sederma (Societe d'Etudes Dermatologiques) S.A., in a cash deal worth approximately US$66 million. Sederma, based in Le Perray-en-Yvelines, France, will...

Technically speaking. (cosmetics)
October 1, 1997... Skin and Skin Care Glycolic acid: An article from Bergfeld et al reports their results with the application of glycolic acid to the skin.[3] In part, the appearance of prematurely aged skin is caused by a thickened stratum corneum...

Regulatory review. (Singapore's cosmetic regulations)
October 1, 1997... Singapore Cosmetic Regulations Earlier this year, many people had the opportunity to visit the fascinating country of Singapore. The first Personal Care Ingredients Asia (PCIA) show was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, a neighboring country....

Notes from Europe. (Toiletries industry)(Industry Overview)
October 1, 1997... Focus on Finland This past June, the European cosmerit industry turned its attention to Scandinavia with two important meetings in Finland. This year's Scandinavian Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCANCOS) conference took place June 10-11 at...

Topical agents that accelerate stratum corneum renewal: possible skin rejuvenators.
October 1, 1997... Recently, all-trans retinoie acid (RA) has been registered by the FDA, claims to slow the effects of aging on the skin. Previous experiences in acne treatment showed that topical application of RA is frequently associated with irritation,...

Skin treatment with plants of the Americas.
October 1, 1997... Indigenous plants historically used to treat psoriasis, eczema, wounds and other conditions In this last article in a series of four, we shall concentrate on the Americas. The North American continent is a rich source of plant species, with...

Acyl lactylate index: predicting the performance of acyl lactylates in oil-in-water systems.
October 1, 1997... The acyl lactylates are mild, all-natural anionic surfactants that are used as foaming agents and as primary emulsifiers for oil/water (o/w) systems. These compounds have been used for many years as dough conditioners in the food products...

Surface coating and the optimization of microfine oxides in sunscreen formulations: a new technology for sunscreen development.
October 1, 1997... Many industrial preparations, including cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and other health-care products, are composed of solid/liquid dispersions (suspensions). In decorative cosmetics, the need for adequate dispersion and its importance to...

Factors in formulating cosmeceutical vehicles: what to consider with active ingredients.
October 1, 1997... The commercial success of cosmetic products with ingredients, such as alpha-hydroxy acids, has revived the debate regarding the true meaning of cosmeceutical and the drug or cosmetic controversy. Raymond Reed, a founding member of the Society...

Choosing emollients.
October 1, 1997... Today's skin-care development chemist faces numerous challenges and choices with regard to new product-formulation efforts. Surely, one of these choices is that of an emollient oil or oils for the new emulsion system. Emollients are the...

Protecting intellectual property.
October 1, 1997... Q: Define "intellectual property." A: Intellectual property refers to non-abstract products of the intellect or talent, for example, inventions, writings, art works, product names and processes for which protectable rights can be claimed. An...