Nurses' research settles a common cancer concern: Skin care
Given the complexity of cancer treatment, skin care may seem like a small matter. However, a nurse at the James P. Wilmot Cancer Center knew that skin issues were a constant source of anxiety for many patients receiving radiation therapy, and through research she discovered that routine advice was... [Read More] |  |
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Temperature-sensing protein linked to skin cancer, hirsutism
New findings about a temperature sensor in the skin could lead to novel approaches to controlling excess hair growth and treating skin cancers. The common denominator that unites these seemingly unrelated processes is a versatile protein called TRPV3. The new research shows that in addition to... [Read More] |  |
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Scientists create artificial human skin with biomechanical properties using tissue engineering
Scientists from the University of Granada, Spain, have generated artificial human skin by tissular engineering basing on agarose-fibrin biomaterial. The artificial skin was grafted onto mice, and optimal development, maturation and functionality results were obtained. This pioneering finding will... [Read More] |  |
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Hidden Facial Cheek Fat Compartments Are Key To Youthful Appearance
Rejuvenating newly identified fat compartments in the facial cheeks can help reduce the hollowed look of the face as it ages, according to new research by plastic surgeons at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Researchers used special dyes to identify and map four cheek-fat compartments hidden deep... [Read More] |  |
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Theory Of Facial Aging Gets A Facelift
The longstanding idea that the entire human face ages uniformly is in need of a facelift, say researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center who have found that multiple, distinct compartments of fat in the face age at different rates. The findings, published in a recent issue of Plastic and... [Read More] |  |
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Facial Aging Is More Than Skin Deep
Facelifts and other wrinkle-reducing procedures have long been sought by people wanting to ward off the signs of aging, but new research suggests that it takes more than tightening loose skin to restore a youthful look. A study by physicians at the University of Rochester Medical Center indicates... [Read More] |  |
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Why Cosmetic Chemists Should Always Try Their Products
The number of people I’ve known who work on products that they’ve never even tried has always amazed me . They miss so much when they don’t have direct experience with a product. Perhaps it’s understandable if you are not in the target market for your product, but anyone can safely use most any... [Read More] |  |
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A Cosmetic Chemists Guide to Ingredient Lists
In the United States (and most other places around the world), beauty product manufacturers are required to list the ingredients used to make their products in a specific way. The current guidelines can be found on the FDA website here – FDA Cosmetic Labeling. Since it isn’t a terribly interesting... [Read More] |  |
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10 Science Topics for Cosmetic Chemists That Were Barely Covered in College
The way chemistry majors typically begin their chemist careers goes something like this. In their senior year of college they start looking through the newspapers for any company looking to hire chemists. Next, they put together a resume, send in a bunch of applications and hopefully get hired. If... [Read More] |  |
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The National Esthetic Teacher Training (NETT) Conference is open to all current and future skin care educators.
Who Should Attend? The National Esthetic Teacher Training (NETT) Conference is open to all current and future skin care educators. Why Should I Attend? This event was created for you! NETT will give you the edge, recharge your classroom and rejuvenate your students! If you can only attend one... [Read More] |  |
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How to Prevent Contamination in Cosmetic Products
This recent article about scientists discovering bacteria living in hairspray provides a good example of why cosmetic products need to be preserved. Microbes can grow almost anywhere! And these tiny organisms bring with them some distasteful product changes or even disease. As a cosmetic chemist... [Read More] |  |
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How Do Skin Moisturizers Work?
Our skin has many important functions, including the prevention of water loss. Dry skin, or xerosis, is a common problem that many consumers seek to treat with cosmetic moisturizers. Whether for the face, hands, feet, or entire body moisturizer formulations are an important part of any cosmetic... [Read More] |  |
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20 Questions About Spa Quality
A spa quality system includes everything that the spa's staff needs to know and information about how to safely, effectively and efficiently deliver treatments and services that consistently meet the needs of spa clients. By using a quality system approach, the spa is positioned for long-term... [Read More] |  |
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FDA Cracks Down on Lipodissolve Procedures
It's a tempting premise: Get a series of drug injections and see pockets of fat on your body go away for good. But the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is alerting consumers about false and misleading claims being made about products used in lipodissolve and about other misbranding of these... [Read More] |  |
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Surgery and the Esthetician
Offering pre- and post-operative treatments to spa clients has several benefits for everyone involved. No matter the venue in which an esthetician offers pre- and post-surgical services, it can help strengthen the bond between the esthetician and the client, and this can have the effect of creating... [Read More] |  |
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Emotional Intelligence v. Cognitive Intelligence
DEFINITIONS Emotional Intelligence - Understanding your own emotions and those of others, and being able to use this information to bring about the best outcome for all concerned. Knowing where emotions come from and being able to manage your own and those of others. Knowing what emotions mean and... [Read More] |  |
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12 Universities Offering Free Business Courses Online
Free business courses are a good way to get a university-level education, but without the hassle of student loans. There are a number of top-ranked universities that offer free business courses online. Examples include the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Carnegie Mellon and the University of... [Read More] |  |
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New from C.H.I.P.S. BOOKS 2010-04-06
New from Culinary and Hospitality Industry Publications Services (C.H.I.P.S.):C.H.I.P.S. is a service-oriented company Cosmetic Dermatology: Products and Procedures: http://chipsbooks.com/cosmderm.htm Also New: Aging Skin: Current and Future Therapeutic Strategies:... [Read More] |  |
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Programmable Tattoos
Squid and octopi do it. They change their skins to blend into the color and textural patterns of their environment. Specialized skin cells, called chromatophores, allow them to change color, reflection or even refraction. This also allows them to communicate with other octopi for mating or to warn... [Read More] |  |
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Skin-Deep Anatomy Lessons
No organ in the human body contributes more to the human experience than the skin. Clear, smooth and glowing skin dominates our aesthetic attention. We spend more time and money on caring for our skin then any other body part. Keeping our 22-square feet of skin healthy is worth the effort and not... [Read More] |  |
