this is a nice and short introductory to clays altough there are absolutely no mention of the preserving challenges which is unknown to industry experts because they generally apply synthetic preservatives: http://knowledge.ulprospector.com/5044/pcc-clays-fundamental-ingredient/
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Clays: A fundamental personal-care ingredient - Prospector Knowledge Center
Silicate minerals comprise approximately 90 percent of the Earth’s crust, and many of them are classified as clays. Clays are fine-grained natural rocks or soil materials that primarily contain hydrates of aluminum silicate, often in combination with other…
FDA keeps cosmetic claims under magnifying glass: http://www.cosmeticsandtoiletries.com/regulatory/claims/FDA-Claim-Warnings-Strike-Again-This-Time-its-About-Botox-like-and-More--389757641.html
Cosmeticsandtoiletries
FDA Claims Warnings Strike Again: Using Terms 'Botox-like' and More
Once again, U.S. regulators are cracking down on beauty companies that have crossed over into unapproved drug claim territory based on how they are promoting their products online.
a creash review of pollution and anti-pollution trend in cosmetics: http://www.cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/Market-Trends/What-s-the-state-of-anti-pollution-skin-care-Part-I
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What’s the state of anti-pollution skin care? Part I
Anti-pollution is a key rising trend for the beauty and personal care industry: in this three part mini-series, Cosmetics Design sits down with formulation expert Gabrielle Sore, scientific communication director for skin care at L’Oréal, to find out more.
apart from the fact that the studies are performed on rodents, the results could be very exciting to the cosmetic industry: http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Research/Cacao-extract-may-have-atopic-dermatitis-skin-care-benefits-rat-study
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Cacao extract may improve atopic dermatitis-like symptoms, rodent study
Researchers in South Korea studied how the polyphenols in Theobroma cacao extract may reduce atopic dermatitis-like symptoms.
this week, we've 20% discount on our cold process natural W/O emulsifier: https://shop.skinchakra.eu/en/Cosmetic-Lab/Emulsifiers/Symbio-muls-WO.html
anybody looking for new perspectives and concepts? http://www.cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/Market-Trends/Africa-flagged-to-be-the-next-male-grooming-market
CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com
Africa flagged to be the next male grooming market
As global cosmetic brands rush to tailor products to meet consumers’ needs in Africa; Datamonitor Consumer says there is an emerging audience that cosmetics firms should pay attention to – black African men.
check our Intagram feed for infos about ferulic acid which we cover on today's "cosmeceuticals on Tuesday"
https://www.instagram.com/p/BJuUCBQh6SI/?taken-by=skinchakra
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Cosmeceuticals on Tuesday
Ferilic acid is a natural component belonging to phenylpropanoids (phenolic compounds ) and is a hydrocycinnamic acids. Caffeic acid and p-coumaric acid belong to the same group of phytochemicals.
In nature ferulic acid is found…
Ferilic acid is a natural component belonging to phenylpropanoids (phenolic compounds ) and is a hydrocycinnamic acids. Caffeic acid and p-coumaric acid belong to the same group of phytochemicals.
In nature ferulic acid is found…
and here some interesting links for more infos about ferulic acid:
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0308814602002790
http://agriculturejournals.cz/publicFiles/84782.pdf
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2215017X14000368
have fun
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0308814602002790
http://agriculturejournals.cz/publicFiles/84782.pdf
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2215017X14000368
have fun
50% discount on our Acai oil (best before date: 12/2016) https://shop.skinchakra.eu/en/Cosmetic-Lab/Plant-oils-butters-and-waxes/Acai-oil-organic-cold-pressed-and-virgin.html
check the latest tutorial on our blog: http://skinchakra.eu/blog/archives/454-Lecithin-meets-clay-how-to-make-a-detox-,-self-preserving-cleansing-balm.html
just stumbled upon this fascinating documentary about the botanical garden of New York, I'm sure you'll enjoy it. Have a botanical weekend🌺
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kRD6TWUq2A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kRD6TWUq2A
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Treasures of New York: The New York Botanical Garden
Treasures explores The New York Botanical Garden, which for over 120 years has served as a natural haven for New York City dwellers and out-of-town visitors alike.