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Safety of zinc oxide in sunscreen cosmetics is confirmed

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Zinc oxide (ZnO), an inorganic compound that appears as a white powder, is used frequently as an ingredient in sunscreens. Recent studies on acute, sub-acute, and chronic toxicities of ZnO indicated that this compound is virtually non-toxic in animal models. However, it was reported that ZnO nanoparticles (NP) (particle size, 40 nm) induced significant changes…

Started a new stage of the competition for cosmetics manufacturers BASF Care Creations Awards 2018

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BASF announces the third international competition BASF Care Creations Awards 2018 among cosmetic manufacturers in Russia and CIS countries. Within the limits of this competition the organizer plans to reveal new interesting and high-quality cosmetics and to evaluate innovative and non-standard approaches to manufacturing products in the following categories: • “The best texture of an…

Sytheon: a Scientific approach to Rejuvenation

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Sytenol® A is the first natural alternative to retinol without having any of the negatives associated with retinol. It is photochemically and hydrolytically stable, so it can be used during the day. Multiple comparative studies revealed Sytenol® A to be a true alternative to retinol. It modulates retinoid binding and metabolizing genes, significantly improves multiple…

The cream of in-cosmetics’ innovators revealed

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in-cosmetics Global, Amsterdam, 17-19 April, Innovation Zone Awards 2018 in-cosmetics Global last night unveiled the winners of its Innovation Zone Best Ingredient Awards 2018 – a celebration of the most cutting-edge personal care ingredients that have been launched in the past six months. Ingredients businesses large and small battled it out for Gold, Silver and…