Yeah but..

..previous use as anti-cancer drug will preclude this from being used in cosmetics. On the other hand, I’m surprised there aren’t more prescription anti-aging products.

clipped from www.cosmeticsdesign.com Topical anti-cancer drug could have anti-aging potential An anti-cancer drug could improve wrinkles and age spots by a mechanism similar to laser resurfacing, according to a study by American researchers. Topical application of the drug fluorouracil is used to reduce potentially precancerous skin patches called actinic keratoses, according to the study published in the Archives of Dermatology. After such treatment, improvements have been seen in photoaged skin, write the authors led by Dana Sachs at the University of Michigan, leading to the current study that attempts to characterise in more detail these potentially positive side effects.

 

This is big

Let me say that again: this has potential to be a game-changer. We’re talking paradigm shift, folks.

clipped from www.cosmeticsdesign.com News in brief Laser anti-wrinkle device gets FDA approval 10-Jun-2009 Related topics: Products & Markets Palomar Medical Technologies has announced that the FDA gave it clearance to sell its home-use laser device direct to consumers without a prescription. The device was developed in conjunction with Johnson & Johnson and is designed to reduce the appearance of wrinkles around the eye. Commenting on the FDA decision Palomar CEO Joseph P. Caruso said: “This FDA clearance for a laser to treat wrinkles in the home opens up a tremendous opportunity to tap into the multi-billion dollar consumer skin care market with our patented technology.” According to Reuters, Palomar’s share prices were trading up 21 per cent at $13.29 in Friday morning’s trading following the announcement.

 

This is fairly intuitive

Would regular sunscreens do the same thing better, though?

clipped from www.cosmeticsdesign.com Antioxidants may reduce side effects from light-based procedures, says study By Katie Bird , 09-Jun-2009 Applying antioxidant-rich formulations before and during a course of pulsed light therapy can help cut down negative side effects, according to a recent study. Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy, along with other less invasive cosmetics procedures, is becoming increasingly popular as consumers attempt to fight the signs of aging. However, the therapy can cause erythema (skin reddening) and oxidative stress along with blistering, and inflammation in some patients.

 

Are you near the tipping point?

Interesting way to approach aging skin!

clipped from www.skininc.com Skin’s “Tipping Point” Identified by P&G Researchers Posted: May 22, 2009 P&G Beauty & Grooming scientists have identified the “skin tipping point” of skin aging and suggested topical ingredients that may slow this tipping point down. P&G Beauty & Grooming scientists have identified the “skin tipping point” of skin aging and suggested topical ingredients that may slow this tipping point down. At the 69th Annual Meeting of the Society for Investigative Dermatology in Montreal on May 6-9, 2009, scientists from the company presented research that offers important insight on the skin aging process.

 

This is a nice little article…

…but I’m not 100% convinced by the ’science’.

clipped from www.scientificamerican.com Slide Show: The Science Behind 10 Natural Skin Remedies: Why They Work–Or Don’t From hydrating to getting a good night’s sleep, two dermatologists explain which home treatments actually work–and why By Katherine Harmon    Editor’s Note: This story is part of an In-Depth Report on the science of beauty. Read more about the series here.

 

Ouch!

Should companies be held liable for things bloggers say about samples?

clipped from www.ft.com Advertisers brace for online viral marketing curbs By David Gelles in San Francisco Advertisers in the US are bracing themselves for regulatory changes that they fear will curtail their efforts to tap into the fast-growing online social media phenomenon. Revised guidelines on endorsements and testimonials by the Federal Trade Commission, now under review and expected to be adopted, would hold companies liable for untruthful statements made by bloggers and users of social networking sites who receive samples of their products. The guidelines would also hold bloggers liable for the statements they make about products.

 

Ooops

I wouldn’t be surprised if they ended up linking the dermatitis to one of the natural ingredients or actives in the product.

clipped from www.cosmeticsdesign-europe.com Bioderma withdraws anti-stretchmark cream on allergy fears By Simon Pitman, 03-Apr-2009 French premium cosmetics player Laboratoire Bioderma has withdrawn its ABC Maman Vergetures cream from stores in France after reports that it led to allergies. The move came after the government backed health and sanitation safety agency, Afssaps, was alerted to the fact that a number of pregnant women had reported allergic reactions resulting in contact dermatitis after using the product. The agency said that as a precaution it had reached an agreement with Laboratoire Derma to withdraw all stocks of the products from distribution in France and recommends anyone currently in possession of the product to stop use and return it to the point of sale.

 

Should be good!

This guy knows his stuff, for the most part!

clipped from www.cosmeticsdesign.com Cosmetic chemist sets up online training resource By Guy Montague-Jones, 02-Apr-2009 Cosmetic chemist and writer Perry Romanowski has launched a training website to inspire innovation in a “stagnant” industry. The co-author of Beginning Cosmetic Chemistry said the website would be a training resource for both aspiring and working cosmetic chemists as well as scientists with beauty business ideas. Drawing on 16 years of experience as a cosmetic scientist, Romanowski is developing content for ChemistsCorner.com.

 

So how do we reduce the pollution?

Big opportunity to get creative here.

clipped from www.cosmeticsdesign-europe.com Growing body of research points to personal care pollution hazards By Simon Pitman, 01-Apr-2009 A series of recent studies conducted both in the US and Europe points to a growing awareness of the potential hazards from compound traces found in cosmetics. Studies carried out by the University of Gothenburg, in Sweden, The Baylor University in the US and a joint study by the Birmingham and Warwick Universities in the UK, point to potential hazards caused by pollution from a range of household products. The findings of these studies have all been published in the last month, and are likely to be jumped upon by the media and environmental bodies as one of a number of growing threats to the ecosystem.

 

Wow!

So something that’s been around for decades isn’t a fad?! Shocking!!

clipped from www.cosmeticsdesign-europe.com Private label products are not just a fad, says Professor By Guy Montague-Jones, 27-Mar-2009 Private label food, cosmetics and household products are not just a fad that will run its course once the economy picks up, says marketing Professor.