Not exactly cosmetic related but you can imagine the same scenario with many of our cosmetic ingredients:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05oMsK0-jjA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05oMsK0-jjA
Compact dry disks are now available: https://shop.skinchakra.eu/en/Accessory-and-packaging/Instruments-and-accessory/Micro-kit.html
organic walnut oil is available again: https://shop.skinchakra.eu/en/Cosmetic-Lab/Plant-oils-butters-and-waxes/Walnut-oil-organic-cold-pressed.html
Scary story and another proof for the importance of microbiological and stability testing:
https://www.cosmeticsandtoiletries.com/regulatory/region/northamerica/FDA-Investigates-B-cepacian-Complex-Outbreak-Linked-to-Personal-Care-482218091.html
https://www.cosmeticsandtoiletries.com/regulatory/region/northamerica/FDA-Investigates-B-cepacian-Complex-Outbreak-Linked-to-Personal-Care-482218091.html
Cosmetics & Toiletries
U.S. FDA Investigates B. cepacian Complex Outbreak Linked to Personal Care
A no-rinse foam cleanser has been linked to at least 10 confirmed cases of Burkholderia cepacia complex; Shadow Holdings dba Bocchi Laboratories has voluntarily recalled the product as the FDA investigates.
Have you read our latest blog post? https://skinchakra.eu/blog/archives/559-Welcome-into-the-labyrinth-of-plant-extracts-part-I.html
Not quite skincare related but still very interesting
https://nccih.nih.gov/health/turmeric/ataglance.htm
https://nccih.nih.gov/health/turmeric/ataglance.htm
NCCIH
Turmeric: Usefulness and Safety
This fact sheet provides basic information about turmeric—common names, usefulness and safety, and resources for more information. Javanese turmeric (Curcuma xanthorrhiz) is a different plant and not discussed in this fact sheet.
Organic almond oil is available again: https://shop.skinchakra.eu/en/Cosmetic-Lab/Plant-oils-butters-and-waxes/Organic-sweet-almond-oil.html
This is still in early stages of research and too soon to be commercially available, still this is such a huge progress:
https://www.opb.org/news/article/plant-based-sunscreen-waste-oregon-state/
https://www.opb.org/news/article/plant-based-sunscreen-waste-oregon-state/
www.opb.org
OSU Scientists Say They've Created A New Sunscreen Out Of Plant Waste
Whilst looking at the waste product of the meadowfoam plant, scientists at Oregon State University think they’ve found a potential new sunscreen.
Good news for all you you who are waiting for Plantasens HE20. It is available again:
https://shop.skinchakra.eu/en/Cosmetic-Lab/Emulsifiers/Plantasens-HE20.html
https://shop.skinchakra.eu/en/Cosmetic-Lab/Emulsifiers/Plantasens-HE20.html
Have you read part II of our blog post? https://skinchakra.eu/blog/archives/560-Welcome-into-the-labyrinth-of-plant-extracts-part-II.html
If you're following us from Slovakia, check this company for laboratory instruments such as this magnetic stirer:
http://www.oasis-lab.sk/
http://www.oasis-lab.sk/
A very interesting article about the air pollution, and botanical active ingredients to counteract the effect of pollutants on skin: http://www.mdpi.com/2079-9284/5/1/19/html#app1-cosmetics-05-00019
Rice and its derivatives are quite common in Asian hair and skin care: http://www.mdpi.com/2079-9284/5/2/26/htm
not skin care related but if you're interested in wine, you may like to attend this free webinar:
http://ow.ly/2pxh30jZFuk
http://ow.ly/2pxh30jZFuk
American Chemical Society
Ready to Drink Yet? The Chemistry of How Wine Flavor Changes During Aging - American Chemical Society
American Chemical Society: Chemistry for Life.