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New 30ml PET Bottle Added to VariBlend™ Custom-Blending, Dual-Dispensing Range

VariBlend, the world leader in the manufacture of custom-blending, dual-dispensing technology, has announced the addition of a new, 30ml PET bottle designed for on-the-go beauty and healthcare products, especially those in the $121 billion global skin care market. The bottle, made by Sonoco, integrates seamlessly with the VariBlend 40mm dispenser and incorporates a new, secure…

Micro Powders, Inc. launches ultimate biodegradable exfoliant… Bioscrub

Micro Powders, Inc. announces the commercial launch of Bioscrub – their revolutionary new biodegradable exfoliant technology. New patent-approved Bioscrub meets all environmental requirements of current and proposed microbead legislation, while providing the same high-performance exfoliation of irregular polyethylene beads. Bioscrub is produced from naturally derived polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) powders via the bio-fermentation of sugars. It is…

IBR-Dormin benefits for oily, acne prone skin

IBR-Dormin® (INCI: Narcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract) is a natural aqueous extract from Narcissus bulbs in their dormant state that is able to slow cell proliferation in a reversible and general manner. Among cell types affected are also keratinocytes and sebocytes. IBR-Dormin captures and transform flower bulbs dormancy and beauty to the skin. Sebocytes and Sebum: sebum is…

Global anti-aging, relief of dark cricles and rosacea

IBR-CalmDeAge®: INCI name: Glycerin (and) Water (and) Phoenix Dactylifera (Date) Seed Extract Allow your skin to rest, relax, revive and rejuvenate as under the shade of the date palm trees. STORY Life from 2,000-year-old date palm seed By Steven Erlanger, The New York Times, June 13, 2005  "The wind ruffles the leaves of the date sapling in…

Why products don’t work the way they promise…

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When a product doesn’t work the way you’d hoped, there are 3 main reasons why. This article will take a look at some fundamental elements to improve the performance of your product range. Reason #1: Formulation incompatibilities There are some materials which can’t be used in the presence of other materials if you want to…

Natural Sourcing Features Virgin Marula Oil

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Natural Sourcing is pleased to feature its premium Virgin Marula Oil within its growing line of specialty ingredients for use in innovative personal care product formulations. INCI: Sclerocarya birrea (Marula) Kernel Oil Method of Extraction: Cold Pressed and Filtered Shelf Life: 2 Years Origin: Namibia Virgin Marula Oil is pressed from the flavorful kernels of…

Наночастицы помогут в заживлении ран

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Исследователи обнаружили, что наночастицы могут ускорять заживление ран, начиная от хирургических разрезов и заканчивая диабетическими язвами. Команда ученых из университета Ешива в Нью-Йорке испытала экспериментальную терапию наночастицами на мышах и обнаружила, что данное лечение вдвое сокращает время, необходимое для заживления кожных ран. Результаты исследования были опубликованы в журнале Investigative Dermatology. Профессор Дэвид Джей Шарп (David J. Sharp)…

Стало известно, как клетка подает сигнал о повреждении ДНК

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Биохимики из Московского государственного университета раскрыли детали работы ключевого механизма клетки, который оповещает внутренние защитные механизмы и организм в целом о повреждении ДНК и необходимости ее починки или «самоуничтожения» клетки, и опубликовали результаты исследования в журнале Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. – «Теперь мы хотим понять, как данный фермент включается в ответ на…