USDA touts bio-degradable soybean sunscreen
A sunscreen derived from soybean oil could become a commercial product for consumers seeking natural forms of sun protection, says the USDA.
Archives for November 4, 2005
MB unveils potent mangosteen peel extract
Ingredients supplier Martin Bauer North America is introducing a new extract of mangosteen peel, standardized to three antioxidant markers, that can be used in cosmetic applications such as medicated soaps and anti-aging products.
Older women prove main target for cosmeceuticals
With strong market growth continuing to characterize the market for cosmecuetical products, a new report stresses that women aged over 50 will continue to be the core market as graying baby-boomers search out natural anti-aging solutions.
Vi-Jon Laboratories defends anti-bacterial sanitizers
In reaction to an FDA report that aired concerns that the use of anti-bacterial hand and body washes could reduce bacterial resistance, Envi-Jon Laboratories says that its triclosan-free formulations remain a viable alternative to regular soap.