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Nano particles are increasingly used to enhance cosmetics, especially sun care and anti-aging products but debate still rages over their safety.

US senators call for FDA to reverse decision to delay sunscreen standards implementation

23-May-2012 - A group of senators in the US are asking the FDA to reverse its decision to delay sunscreen rules and put new standards in place for the summer.

Scientists reiterate nanotechnology in sunscreens is safe

22-May-2012 - The American Academy of Dermatology has reiterated the importance and safety of sunscreens for protection against skin damage, highlighting the effectiveness of nanotechnology and stating that new FDA regulations will be of great help.

Researchers develop novel screening technology to assess nanomaterial safety

09-May-2012 - At a time when nanotechnology has come under further scrutiny in the cosmetics industry, scientists from UCLA have developed a novel screening technology that can quickly assess the properties of metal-oxide nanomaterials.

Consistent regulation of nanotechnology is important in sun care

30-Apr-2012 - Sun care was the key theme at the in-cosmetics show in Barcelona this year, and Cosmetics Design caught up with Croda research manager Dr Ian Tooley to quiz him on all things regulation and nano.

Cosmetics Europe Exclusive Report

Nano is important for the future but there’s still work to be done

25-Apr-2012 - In the latest instalment of Cosmetics Design’s exclusive report from the Brussels headquarters of Cosmetics Europe, the personal care association told us that whilst nanotechnology is important in the industry’s future, there is still work to be done.

Shrimp shell nanoparticles shown to provide anti-aging properties in skin cream

19-Mar-2012 - Nanoparticles containing chitosan could be used as an effective ingredient in anti-aging skin care products, after research showed its antimicrobial and skin regeneration properties.

Doctoral student develops research on solubility which holds industry promise

02-Jan-2012 - A graduate student in Israel has developed a method for increasing solubility that holds promising commercial benefits for the cosmetics industry as well as in pharmaceuticals and agriculture.

Scientists discover new method of sorting and counting nanoparticles

12-Oct-2011 - Scientists in Sweden have shown that it is possible to sort and count nanoparticles, even once they have formed aggregates, which could be of importance in the cosmetics industry particularly for sunscreen formulators.

Cosmetic industry has adopted nanotechnology whilst dermatologists need to catch up

15-Sep-2011 - A new study has found that dermatologists have little or no experience of nanotechnology however they do appreciate the potential of the science and are eager to become more educated in the area, particularly as it could have benefits in preventing and treating skin disease.

AAD: broad-spectrum sunscreen important, antioxidants could be the future

08-Aug-2011 - A new study by the American Academy of Dermatology has further emphasized the importance of selecting a broad-spectrum sunscreen to protect the skin against skin cancer and early aging, and suggested that adding antioxidants could be a key approach in the future.

Calcium-containing nanoparticles could tackle common skin allergy

04-Apr-2011 - Nanoparticles containing calcium could offer hope to the millions of people across the globe who suffer from skin allergies to Nickel, thanks to a solution preventing the element from making its way into the body.

Nanotechnology could provide future for hair coloring, study

03-Mar-2011 - Scientists are looking into hair-coloring techniques of the future, including nano-sized colorants and substances that stimulate the genes to produce melanin pigment that colors hair, according to a study published in the American Chemical Society Journal.