FEATURE ARTICLES

Oil-in-water (O/W) emulsions are the most common formulation type in cosmetics as it is an ideal medium to transport all types of active ingredients (hydrophilic and lipophilic). It facilitates the formulation of a wide range of textures with varied sensory properties.

There are two types of skin ageing,’chronic ageing’ and ‘photoageing’. The importance of photoageing which occurs due to exposure of skin to sun have been well recognised and studied.

Fluorescence is the re-emission of light by a substance having previously absorbed it. The most striking examples of fluorescence occur when the absorbed radiation is in the ultraviolet region of the spectrum, and thus invisible to the human eye, and the emitted light is in the visible region

Polymers serve multifarious purposes in cosmetic formulations. The applications take advantage of the various properties of polymers to impart uncommon benefits to their formulations. The range of properties is as varied as the class of polymers that have been utilised.

For some time now, the nail polish market has seen the development of a trend that had already reached most areas of the cosmetic branch many years ago: consumers want products that are sustainable for humans and the environment.

The aim of this study has been to synthesise chitosan nanoparticles in order to encapsulate terpinolene fragrance.

Fragrance is one of the most important purchase drivers in APD. In Europe, depending on the country, scent is as important, or nearly as important, as the branding.

As a result of the environmental problems caused by plastic particles, cosmetic brands are increasingly focusing their research on the use of exfoliating particles from natural sources.

The eye contour area is one of the first places where ageing and fatigue signs start to appear. Around the eyes the skin is very delicate and can be affected by many factors, easily showing evidence of fatigue or ageing.

There is something many of us remember from our teenage years but only a few associate with adulthood: oily skin. Oily skin is a major issue, because it affects those areas that are the most exposed, like the chin, forehead and nose.

As life expectancy increases, ageing and its consequences become a focus of interest across various research fields that would elucidate mechanisms of skin ageing and drive new approaches to combat ageing’s adverse effects.

‘Green’: This is the common prognosis regarding long-term trends for personal care products in a nutshell.

The skin is the first line of defence. If the epidermal structure, the skin barrier, is altered, it weakens and skin disorders soon appear. If it happens, and skin regeneration and natural mechanisms for repair just fail, a therapeutic solution becomes essential.

The skin is the outermost organ of human body, providing a selective barrier that regulates the penetration of exogenous substances from the external environment and controls the cutaneous water balance.

Many people now claim to suffer from what is termed ‘sensitive skin’ and consequently seek out products that either alleviate symptoms or prevent them from occurring in the first place.

Sensitive skin is a self-diagnosed condition that many consumers consider themselves to have. A study performed in UK on 3,800 subjects found that 51.4% of women and 38.2% of men self-reported their skin as being sensitive.1

This article aims to give an overview of how cosmetic products are regulated in the US, Canada, Australia, and ASEAN countries. These countries were chosen as they regulate cosmetics through post market surveillance and not through premarket testing.

Vytrus Biotech launched in 2009 as a spinoff company of the Faculty of Pharmacy from the University of Barcelona. It was created by two scientists from the research group Plant Biotechnology Production of Phytomedicines, which has over 35 years’ experience in the area of plant cell cultures.

Two specialty macroalgae-derived extracts have been developed by leading Australian biotechnology company Marinova, for use in cosmetic formulations.

Oily skin usually goes hand in hand with the presence of shininess, acne scars, blackheads and enlarged pores, all contributing to an unattractive and less smooth appearance.