FEATURE ARTICLES

Yumiko Sasagawa – Vitamin C60 BioResearch Corporation, Japan

Recent research shows that the ozone (O3) layer in the stratosphere which protects life on earth by filtering out harmful UV radiation is decreasing due to chemical compounds such as chlorofluorocarbon.

As the degradation of the ozone layer means the higher levels of UV reaching Earth’s surface, we should take every possible measure to protect against UV. But, first of all, why should we be careful about UV?

Dr L. Sousselier, Celina Rocquet, Romain Reynaud – Soliance, France

Age is a main preoccupation of both women and men. More than being an envelope, the skin is a complex organ that needs to maintain constantly its physiological functions in order to ensure homeostasis. Each layer is confronted with certain issues, resolved by specific solutions. It is thus of prime importance to think of ageing prevention globally, but to act locally. Soliance has developed an innovative and fully natural strategy that helps and boosts the biological functions of the skin by acting specifically on each layer of the skin.

Anthony C. Dweck FLS FRSC FRSH Technical Editor

Ways in which personal care products are made, packaged and transported may have to change dramatically in order to satisfy new criteria of consumers.

Already there is quiet change underway in marketing moods in some Western countries. The desire for natural products is slowly shifting from a desire for exotic naturals and plants with enticing names to themes that are far more subtle and planet-protective.

Harald van der Hoeven, Martina Heldermann, Sabrina John – CLR Chemisches Laboratorium Dr. Kurt Richter GmbH, Germany

Smooth skin with a pure complexion gives an attractive appearance and exudes a

self-confidence and charisma. More and more individuals beyond their teenage years suffer from impure skin. The increased presence of sebum on the face causes not only facial shine, it also plays a crucial part in the pathogenesis of the formation of pimples and pustules, which might lead to acne-prone skin.

Impure or mixed skin often gives an overall impression of neglect, even though the individuals concerned often extend more time and effort to skin care than most people with perfect skin.

19. Eberlin,‡* M.C.V. Pereda,‡* G.C. Dieamant,‡* C. Nogueira,‡* M.L.S. Queiroz* – ‡Chemyunion Química Ltda, Sorocaba, Brazil *Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Campinas, Brazil

Despite the frequency in which it occurs, little has been written in scientific literature on the treatment of periorbital disorders (POD).

The absence of statistics, given the frequency of its occurrence, is counterbalanced by the amount of advertising on cosmetics marketed to treat it. This indicates that POD are a cosmetic concern for a large number of individuals.1,2

James V. Gruber, Ph.D., Lisa Bouldin, Suzanne Wilford, Robert Holtz, M.S. – Arch Personal Care Products, USA

It is well established that human skin, which comprises about 70 microns of the outer protective cover for humans, is the principal barrier against the body’s dehydration. Within the confines of the stratum corneum, epidermis and dermis lies a water gradient that is low at the surface of the skin and increases quickly as one probes deeper into the skin.1

3. Reymermier,‡ I. Pernet,* B. Sohm,‡ E. Perrier‡ –‡ Engelhard, Lyon, France *Clinique Dermatologique, Hôpital E. Herriot, Lyon, France

Normal human skin is constantly exposed to injury and challenged by environmental microorganisms which do not produce evidence of clinical infections.

This suggests that skin has an innate ability to fight invading microbes.

Stephanie Chan – Society of Cosmetic Scientists of Singapore

It is said that the Asian beauty market is one of the fastest growing in the world, with an annual growth rate of not less than 20%.

According to some estimates, the Singapore retail market for luxury beauty products is worth S$120 million annually, with perfume sales making up a quarter or approximately S$30 million. Skin care accounts for 40% while makeup takes almost 35%.

Dr Arturo Puig, Anna Montero – Lipotec SA, Spain

The aim of this article is to offer a general overview of the mechanisms and molecules involved in maintaining the structure of the skin by modulating the adhesion of skin cells with each other and with other supporting structures.

The study of the mechanisms of skin ageing has traditionally overlooked an important area: the dermo-epidermal junction (DEJ), a basement membrane that separates the epidermis and its appendages from the dermis, provides anchorage for adjacent basal keratinocytes and acts as a barrier to the transfer of material and cells across the junction.1

Anne Laurie Rodrigues – Laboratoires Sérobiologiques, France

Beauty is famously said to be in the eye of the beholder. Concepts of beauty are shaped by cultural factors, but ultimately every woman’s beauty is an expression of her own unique personality.

This reality is reflected in LS’ Entielles, a new range of naturally derived actives from Laboratoires Sérobiologiques, the active ingredients business of global specialty chemicals supplier Cognis.

This new range explores the diversity of beauty through five actives originating from five regions across the world. It illustrates five different interpretations of beauty.

Claire Mas Chamberlin, Philippe Mondon, Karl Lintner – Sederma SAS, France

While many cosmetic body care products aim at refining and slimming the silhouette of the consumer by focusing on certain body parts (thighs, abdomen) and reducing the cellulite aspects of the skin to improve the firmness of cutaneous tissue via stimulation of lipolytic processes in the hypodermal adipocytes, other demands from the market in facial and body care search for the opposite effect.

Following a successful 2006 show, incosmetics India (formerly PCHi) is returning to Mumbai, India.

Supported by the Indian Society of Cosmetic Chemists (ISCC) and the All India Small Scale Cosmetics Manufacturers Association (AISSCMA), in-cosmetics India, running from 20 to 21 November, will feature a vast range of leading personal care and homecare exhibitors. National and international industry experts will also be delivering extensive technical, scientific and commercial educational content tailored to the Indian market.

Anthony C. Dweck FLS FRSC FRSH – Technical Editor

Impotence, and the evaluation of traditional ethnopharmaceutical remedies, are examined in this article. The modes of action of the remedies are described, and details of their chemical constituents given.

Male erectile dysfunction or impotence affects 10-15% of all men, which includes the figure of one in three men over the age of 60.

Emilie Desmarthon, Martine Seu-Salerno – LCW–Sensient Cosmetic Tech, France

The choice of materials was essential in the development of a new approach for colouring the oily phases in transparency.

Heidi Moser, Dr Marc Heidl – Pentapharm, Switzerland

The first synthetic peptides which were successfully introduced to the cosmetic market are the copper peptide-1 (Cu-GHK) in 2001 and the palmitoyl pentapeptide-3 (Pal-KTTKS) in 2002. Many others followed in the meantime and there are still more to come.

Pam Jones – Special Correspondent

CITE 2007 Japan A number of personal care ingredient exhibitions and conferences recently held in the Asia Pacific region have been successful in drawing attention to the latest trends and technologies.

Astron Clinica, Australia

Astron Clinica’s latest product, Cosmetrics, allows formulators to test and accurately quantify the effect of a product by extracting data from live skin.

Using the company’s unique patented technology, SIAscopy, which provides images up to 2 mm beneath the surface of the skin, it presents a solution to the challenge faced by manufacturers in the skin treatment/product markets – consumers are increasingly demanding proof of product claims.

Angela M. Sangirardi and Diana Tang– Lonza Inc, USA

This article examines galactoarabinan (GA) as a multi-functional, natural enhancer for skin care actives.

LaraCare A200 galactoarabinan is a multi-functional polysaccharide extracted from the already-harvested North American Larch tree which grows in abundance in the Northwestern US.

Ellen Botschka, Christine Monro, Tracey Ross, Nancy Clements – International Specialty Products, USA

This article examines rheological and performance studies of cross-linked, linear poly (vinyl pyrrolidone and acrylic acid) copolymer – a multifunctional rheology modifier.

Kunio Shimada, Koji Awai and Hirofumi Irie – NOF Corporation, Japan

Anti-ageing cosmetics are increasingly demanded today. Many consumers, especially women, care about keeping their skin young by controlling wrinkles and freckles and keeping their skin soft, firm, smooth and beautifully white. Ingredients for controlling the ageing of the skin are demanded and are actively studied.