Is it time to address the “Ozempic face” concern?
“Ozempic face” is a term used to describe the hollow, aged appearance that results from sudden weight loss and loss of skin elasticity after using GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic,...
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Blue Technology
The skin protects the body’s internal organs as the first line of defense against various environmental damage. Physical, chemical, biological, and environmental stresses and internal factors can lead to aging,...
Cosmetic Functional Ingredients from Botanical Sources for Anti-Pollution Skincare Products
Air pollution is a rising problem in many metropolitan areas around the world. Airborne contaminants are predominantly derived from anthropogenic activities, and include carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, volatile...
Amine-based Surfactant Thickeners for Liquid Detergents
Amine-based surfactant thickeners, are more effective across the whole pH range, also they support formulation stability in presence of chlorine and hydrogen peroxide bleach. Amine-based surfactant thickeners include amine oxides,...
Ceramides and their role in the skin
The skin is a vital organ with two main roles. It is a barrier that prevents internal water evaporation and aggressions from the external environment. It is also a sensory...
Rheology modifiers in cosmetics
Rheology modifiers in cosmetics often referred to as thickeners or viscosity modifiers, do much more than just alter the thickness of a product. They play a key role in enhancing...
Rheology and the importance of rheological measurements in cosmetic products
The physical form of any personal care product is one of the first attributes that potential customers evaluate when considering purchasing a product, along with color and fragrance. If the...
PROVING COSMETIC CLAIMS
There are various methods to prove claims made in cosmetic products, here are some of them: 1- Evaporimetry (TEWAmeter) Evaporimetry is used to measure the moisturising effect of a cosmetic...
ESSENCE products or TONER products?
Everyone wants healthy and glowing skin, but with so many different brands of Cleansers, Toners, Exfoliators, Acne treatments, Serums, Moisturizers, and more, it can be overwhelming to choose the right...
Amphoacetate surfactants and Cosmetic products
Amphoacetates are a class of amphoteric surfactants primarily used in personal care and cleaning products, characterized by their mildness, excellent foaming properties, and compatibility with other surfactants Amphoacetate surfactants may function as anionic, cationic...
