EURO COSMETICS Magazine • Clinical improvement of appearance of cellulite and skin characteristics with a non-invasive biphasic pulsed microcurrent device system • Melanie Riggs, K.C. Holley, Helen Knaggs1, Steve Powell, Brian Cook, Ganesh Diwakar • Melanie Riggs, K.C. Holley, Helen Knaggs1, Steve Powell, Brian Cook, Ganesh Diwakar

Clinical improvement of appearance of cellulite and skin characteristics with a non-invasive biphasic pulsed microcurrent device system

Low Level alternating current (AC) or direct current (DC) microcurrent based treatment devices have been in use for over a century to improve muscle contraction, wound healing, and pain. Over the last decade the microcurrent treatment modality is increasingly being used for improvement of skin appearance, which includes skin tone, elasticity and reducing overall hyperpigmentation on face and body.

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Preliminary study of combability effect to select shampoo and conditioner formulations – The lab to Consumer routine

Shampoos and conditioners are essential part of routine for the hair care. We developed a general hair routine that includes shampoo and conditioner that have a preliminar performance in two types of hair: treated and natural. We evaluated 8 formulations in laboratory test, and we define two routines, to validate with the both users with natural and treated hair in a home test use. We found the routine 1 with a promissory performance and useful bases of formulation to start new projects in hair care.

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The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MOCRA)

The first major change to cosmetic regulatory law since 1938 has been enacted by Congress and signed by President Biden. The FDA has been given new authority under the FD&C Act which sets significant new requirements for cosmetics manufacturers and brand owners. FDA is mandated to promulgate multiple new regulations over the next couple of years that will create sweeping requirements across the cosmetic industry.

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Preliminary Observations of the Effects of a Curcuma longa and Niacinamide-led Formulain the Reduction of Hair Loss

Hair loss is a common occurrence for both women and men, and a major cosmetic concern. Consumer concerns over the side effects of drugs such as Minoxidil© and Finasteride©, have given rise to numerous cosmetic developments in order to address these concerns. In this preliminary investigation, we present our initial findings, and demonstrate beneficial effects of a curcumin-niacinamide formula on the reduction of hair loss, and the improvement in hair density, when applied topically to the scalp.

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The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MOCRA)

Introduction:The first major change to cosmetic regulatory law since 1938 has been enacted by Congress and signed by President Biden....

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Polyglyceryl Esters of Fatty Acids (PEFA) –the Proven Green Emulsifiers

The popularity and extent of sustainable ingredients into the formulator toolbox continues unabated. Many chemists and the brands they support are probing away from use of ethoxylated (ETO) surfactants and additives given the current climate and the stigma assigned to these PEGylated compounds.

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The trends and challenges in testing for active ingredients and cosmetics products

It is usually admitted that the Cosmetics Regulations worldwide lay down a general rule according to which cosmetic products placed on the market must be safe for human health and offer the performance of their promised claims as long as they are used under normal or reasonably foreseeable conditions of use.

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How to Prove the Concept of Microbiotic Skin Care

When the Human Genome Project1 was launched in autumn 1990 with the aim of identifying and mapping all of the genes of the human genome, no-one would have thought that we would discover a new microcosmos revolving around and mingling with our human cells.

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Sustainable Packaging for the Cosmetic Industry using Mushroom® Packaging

The cosmetic industry has been undergoing a significant transformation in recent years, with a strong emphasis on natural ingredients, ethical production, and individualized products. In light of these changes, packaging has become a crucial aspect of the industry, with topics such as minimalist design, reduced impact, and increased use of biobased materials and a better end-of-life becoming increasingly important.

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Is hair care the new skin care?

Hair diversity (style, shape, growth pattern or color) is one of the most important features to define us physically. Therefore, it is no surprise that the market of hair care products with a value of 93.5 billion US $1 (Statistica, September 2020) is one of the most important sectors in the complete area of cosmetic products.

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LignoBase,a natural response to multiple skin concerns

Aging skin, sun damage and uneven skin tones rank among the five most common skin concerns nowadays. But this is more than a statistic, it is an urgent call to find solutions that help protect the skin from extrinsic aging factors, like oxidative stress caused by UV irradiation, while also maintaining a natural and beautiful skin look.

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Ingredients from Probiotics or the Microbiome – Old friends and New Explanation of Bioactivity

Interaction with the Microbiome and millions of years of evolution has worked together to produce a very powerful and elegant mammalian immune system. Probiotic derived ingredients and probiotic mimicking agents are offering new methods to help maintain that system. Probiotic products are generally regarded as containing live organisms.