Cosmetics

Cosmetics are substances used to enhance or protect the appearance or odor of the human skin. Cosmetics include skin-care creams, lotions, powders, perfumes, lipsticks, fingernail and toenail polishes, eye and facial makeup, permanent waves, hair colors, hair sprays and gels, deodorants, baby products, bath oils, bubble baths, bath salts, butters and many other types of products. Their use is widespread, especially among women in Western countries. A subset of cosmetics is called "make-up," which refers primarily to colored products intended to alter the user’s appearance. Many manufacturers distinguish between decorative cosmetics and care cosmetics. The manufacture of cosmetics is currently dominated by a small number of multinational corporations that originated in the early 20th century, but the distribution and sale of cosmetics is spread among a wide range of different businesses. The U.S. FDA which regulates cosmetics in the United States (From the Wikpedia article Cosmetics.)

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Recent Publications on Cosmetics:
Photocatalytic performance of TiO2 catalysts modified by H3PW12O40, ZrO2 and CeO2. The binary composite photo-catalysts CeO2/TiO2, ZrO2/TiO2 and the ternary...	18th November, 2009	College of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Hunan University of Science &	J Environ Sci (China). 2009;21(7):997-1004.
Genotoxic potential of TiO(2) on bottlenose dolphin leukocytes. Titanium dioxide is extensively used in a variety of products, including...	17th November, 2009	Dipartimento di Morfologia Umana e Biologia Applicata, University of Pisa,	Anal Bioanal Chem. 2009 Nov 14. DOI Direct Link
A yeast glycolipid biosurfactant, mannosylerythritol lipid, shows potential moisturizing activity toward cultured human skin cells: the recovery effect of MEL-A on the SDS-damaged human skin cells. Mannosylerythritol lipids (MELs) are produced in large amounts from...	17th November, 2009	Research Institute for Innovations in Sustainable Chemistry, National	J Oleo Sci. 2009;58(12):639-42.
In vitro Assessment of Eye irritancy using the Reconstructed Human Corneal Epithelial SkinEthic(TM) HCE model: application to 435 substances from consumer products industry. The 7(th) amendment of the EU Cosmetics Directive led to the ban of eye...	17th November, 2009	L'OREAL Research, 1 Avenue Eugene Schueller- 93600 Aulnay Sous Bois,	Toxicol In Vitro. 2009 Nov 11. DOI Direct Link
A tentative environmental risk assessment of the UV-filters 3-(4-methylbenzylidene-camphor), 2-ethyl-hexyl-4-trimethoxycinnamate, benzophenone-3, benzophenone-4 and 3-benzylidene camphor. UV-filters are increasingly used in cosmetics and in the protection of...	17th November, 2009	University of Applied Sciences (FHNW), School of Life Sciences,	Mar Environ Res. 2009 Nov 10. DOI Direct Link
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Press Releases About Cosmetics:
DKNY JEANS Launches Exclusive Collection With HSN for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital's Thanks and Giving(R) Campaign	20th November, 2009	DKNY JEANS	NEW YORK, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, iconic denim brand DKNY JEANS and multi-channel retailer HSN announce the launch of a capsule gift giving collection offered exclusively on HSN and HSN.com for
Reportlinker Adds Cosmetic Surgery Procedures and Products - A US and European Market Review	17th November, 2009	Reportlinker	NEW YORK, Nov. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue. Cosmetic Surgery Procedures and Products - A US and European Market Review
P&G First Quarter Sales and EPS Exceed Expectations	29th October, 2009	Procter & Gamble	-- Operating cash flow was $4.6 billion for the first fiscal quarter. Free cash flow, which is operating cash flow less capital spending, was $4.0 billion, an all-time record and
Face Paints Laced With Toxic Heavy Metals	27th October, 2009	Campaign for Safe Cosmetics	-- Ten out of 10 children's face paints contained lead ranging from 0.05 to 0.65 parts per million (ppm). The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that
Reportlinker Adds Consumers and Sustainability: Food and Beverage, Personal Care, Household Cleaners, and OTC Medications and Supplements	13th October, 2009	Reportlinker	-- The Personal Benefit Zone -- The Environmental Zone -- The Social Zone -- The Economic Zone All of these zones apply the food and beverage market, which is

BioNews Results for Cosmetics:
AFFiRiS AG: Interim Analysis of Clinical Phase I Data Triggered Decision to Move Alzheimer's Vaccine Candidate	MedIndia:  Nov 20 2009 4:46AM Matching: cosmetics
Webcast Alert: Isis Pharmaceuticals Announces Its R&D Webcast Presentation	MedIndia:  Nov 20 2009 4:45AM Matching: cosmetics
Adamas Pharmaceuticals Expands Clinical Study for Triple-Combination Antiviral Drug Therapy in Immune-Compromi	MedIndia:  Nov 20 2009 4:41AM Matching: cosmetics
Time to Blow Up the Pharmaceutical Sales Model? New Deloitte Debate	MedIndia:  Nov 20 2009 4:40AM Matching: cosmetics
Karnataka Drugs Control issues show cause notices to 193 pharmacies in last 2 months	PharmaBiz:  Nov 20 2009 3:12AM Matching: cosmetics
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Cosmetics Patents:
US Patent No.	Title
7614405	Cosmetic compact
7615525	Dioxa-tricycloundecane compounds
7615526	Furanoid and pyranoid C14-C18- oxabicycloalkanones as odoriferous and/or aroma substances
7615546	Topical delivery system for phytosterols
7615547	Granulates containing liposoluble substances and a process for the preparation thereof
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Companies working in the area of Cosmetics from Bioportfolio's Biocorporate database :
Company Name
BONDERALIA S.A. Agents and distributors in Spain for manufacturers/suppliers of products/services for the Pharmaceutical, Cosmetics, Environment and Food industries... www.bonderalia.com        View full profile
Biolog Incorporated Biolog, Inc. is a privately held company that began operations in 1984. The company's technology and products have been built upon patented technology that greatly simplifies testing of cells. Biolog... www.biolog.com/        View full profile
Burcon NutraScience Corporation Burcon NutraScience Corporation (CDNX: BU) is developing Puratein, the world's first commercial canola protein isolate.Puratein is a plant-based protein to rival meat, egg and milk protein in both... www.burcon.com/        View full profile
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