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ECKART Trend Color Forecast of Spring/ Summer 2014 - Eckart GmbH

07-May-2013 - Due to different preferences regionally, the trend colors for the season of spring and summer 2014 focus closer on Asia with Ayano, Europe presenting Poppysmic and America introducing the American Effect.
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Lucas Meyer Cosmetics is launching two new ingredients: Elix-IR™ and Phytenso™! - Lucas Meyer Cosmetics

06-May-2013 - Elix-IR™ is the first botanical active ingredient designed to fight Infra’Aging™ (infrared-induced skin aging) a breakthrough concept in skin photoprotection and photo-aging. With outstanding clinical results on sun exposed skin, Elix-IR™ provides a new strategy for a global action against...
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Natural moisturising solutions by Jungbunzlauer - Jungbunzlauer

06-May-2013 - Looking for new skin benefits for your rinse-off products? New clinical studies confirm that natural moisturising ingredients from Jungbunzlauer enhance the skin moisture content by more than 125 % compared to glycerine in skin shower and bath products.
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Improving Barrier Function to Address Premature Aging - Lonza Personal Care

29-Apr-2013 - Skin barrier function, principally the stratum corneum, is the primary line of defense against extrinsic stress such as UV-induced photo-damage, insults from microbial infections and physical deterioration resulting from aging and environmental exposure. Scientific evidence suggests that both intrinsic and...
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A new yet ancient remedy for photoaging and inflammaging - Indena

29-Apr-2013 - Bosexil™, the Phytosome® form of frankincense extract, is rich in lenitive and soothing active molecules.A recent clinical study has underlined its soothing characteristics on sensitive skin and additional trials have indicated Bosexil™ may counteract photoaging.
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Pycnogenol® Improves Visible Signs of Aging - Horphag

22-Apr-2013 - A study finds Pycnogenol® is effective in improving visible signs of skin aging in women, aged 55-68 years. Published in Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, the study found that after 12 weeks of supplementing with Pycnogenol®, women experienced improved skin hydration...
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New! Cloud-Based Recipe Manager & CMS from Valdata - Valdata Systems

15-Apr-2013 - Experience for yourself how our new cloud-based solutions can help your businesssoar. See it in action during a live, functional demo in Booth #1641 at theNew York Society of Cosmetic Chemists Suppliers’ Day 2013, May 13–14 in Edison,NJ
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Quality Assurance: For Perfecting Brand Image - Mettler-Toledo Garvens GmbH

12-Apr-2013 - The cosmetics market is fueled by concern over appearances. This extends to retailer shelves—only products with flawless presentation catch the eye of the consumer. In a market where appearance is critical, ensuring perfect product presentation should be a top priority....
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Wedding Day – A humorous look on the serious side of life - Eckart GmbH

01-Apr-2013 - A woman wants to be the most adorable bride her future husband can imagine.To make this happen, ECKART has developed a selection of beauty enhancing applications to create a breathtaking wedding makeup.The marriage-suitable color cosmetic applications reflect the well-known Victorian...
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Protecting Hair from Thermal Damage - Dow Personal Care

25-Mar-2013 - With the increasing use of heat styling tools such as flat irons, consumers are seeking news ways to protect their hair from thermal damage.  Learn more about solutions to provide conditioning and thermal protection in leave-on styling products.
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Stimulation of growth factor communication by crocus - Mibelle Biochemistry

25-Feb-2013 - Stimulation of growth factor communication between epidermis and dermis by Crocus chrysanthus bulb extract.
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BB Cream The Magic Potion from Asia - Lucas Meyer Cosmetics

11-Feb-2013 - Surfing on the BB cream wave, LUCAS MEYER COSMETICS has selected a cocktail of active ingredients offering its own 5-in-1 BB cream for a perfect complexion! •    Hydration with Exo-H™•    Uniformity and luminosity with Exo-T™ and  β-White™ •    Correction of wrinkles with...
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Double the Moisturizing Performance of Your Formulations - Dow Personal Care

10-Dec-2012 - Thanks to a distinct combination of Hyaluronic Acid and our proprietary deposition aid, new MoistStar HA+ Moisturizing Technology delivers double the skin moisturizing performance of Hyaluronic Acid alone, as measured in clinical trials
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TEFLOSE®, a new mechanism in GlycoScience for skin ecology - Solabia Group

03-Dec-2012 - Forerunner in microbial ecology with the development of prebiotic and probiotic active ingredients, SOLABIA Research offers a new complementary mechanism of action based on the inhibition of the adhesion of undesirable or pathogenic bacterial strains involved in the body odors,...
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SymSitive® 1609: Strategic Solution for Sensitive Skin - Symrise AG

26-Nov-2012 - This effective skin soothing ingredient, is capable of reducing the facial irritation seen in persons with intolerance towards cosmetics. It is able to improve this sensory aspect of sensitive skin. Learn more about it!
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BioCell Collagen® CG, Award-Winning Cosmetic Ingredient for Anti-Aging - BioCell Technology, LLC

20-Nov-2012 - BioCell Collagen® CG (Collagen Peptide Aggrecan Hyaluronate Copolymer) inhibits HA-degrading enzyme and offers a synergy of collagen peptides and very low MW HA. Download the Frost & Sullivan 2012 Collagen Peptide in Personal Care New Product Innovation Award White Paper...
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Fight InflammAging with Natural Cosmetic Actives - Symrise AG

12-Nov-2012 - In cosmetics, inflammation and aging are normally addressed separately. Recent research has shown that aging is accompanied by low-grade inflammation, called “Inflammaging”. SymFinity® and SymMatrix® are the 100% natural answer to fight InflammAging.
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Body3 Complex™: Bronze recipients of 2012 in-cosmetics Asia Innovation Zone’s Best Ingredient Award! - Lucas Meyer Cosmetics

05-Nov-2012 - Lucas Meyer Cosmetics is launching Body3 Complex™, a 3-in-1 body skin enhancer! Body3 Complex™ reduces the appearance of cellulite and the orange-peel look, improves firmness and reduces the look of stretch marks!  Body3Complex™ is a unique combination of unroasted shea...
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Collagen Restructurant, Anti-Glycation Agent - Indena

15-Oct-2012 - CENTEVITA™ is an Ecocert validated extract from the leaves of Centella asiatica, characterized by its content in active triterpenes and polyphenolics contributing to the observed biological efficacy.
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VINIDERM®, a resveratrol derivative from biotechnology to protect skin’s youthfulness! - Solabia USA

09-Oct-2012 - Based on the expertise of SOLABIA Research in enzymatic biocatalysis, Viniderm® derives from an innovative, patented process of bioconversion of resveratrol, whose origin is found in the grapes of Languedoc Roussillon, into delta-viniferin, to obtain this powerful antioxidant in higher...