Cosmetic Technology Research Articles

Handbook of Cosmetic Science and Technology, 3rd Edition.

Handbook of Cosmetic Science and Technology, 3rd Edition.

Use of Fullerenes in Cosmetics

As cosmetic technology advances, there is an increasing need to use new active ingredients in the development of cosmetic products. In the last few years application of fullerene C(60) and its derivates in cosmetics has been intensively tested. Fullerenes display a wide range of biological activities. Potent scavenging capacities against radical oxygen species (ROS) and excellent potential as biological antioxidants made fullerenes suitable active compounds in the preparation of skin rejuvenation cosmetic formulations. Currently published evidence on biological activities of fullerenes relevant for their cosmetic use and examples of published patents to illustrate application of fullerenes in cosmetic technology are presented. Future trends in the development of cosmetic formulations including fullerenes are discussed.

Shampoos: Ingredients, efficacy and adverse effects

Shampoos are the most frequently prescribed treatment for the hair and scalp. The different qualities demanded from a shampoo go beyond cleansing. A cosmetic benefit is expected, and the shampoo has to be tailored to variations associated with hair quality, age, hair care habits, and specific problems related to the condition of the scalp. The reciprocal relationship between cosmetic technology and medical therapy is reflected in the advances of shampoo formulation that has made applications possible that combine benefits of cosmetic hair care products with efficacy of medicinal products. A shampoo is composed of 10 to 30 ingredients: cleansing agents (surfactants), conditioning agents, special care ingredients, and additives. Since the cleansing activity depends on the type and amount of surfactants utilized, shampoos are composed of a blend of different surfactants, depending on the requirements of the individual hair type. Development time from the concept to the commercial shampoo may take longer than a year. Much effort is invested in the development of conditioning agents, which impart luster, smoothness, volume and buoyancy. Another prerequisite is a scalp free of scaling. Current anti-dandruff agents primarily have an antimicrobial mode of action, and inhibit growth of Malassezia spp. Recent developments in shampoo technology have led to increased efficacy of anti-dandruff agents, allowing shorter contact time, and reducing irritation.

MakingGüeras: Selling white identities on late-night Mexican television

This article examines discourses of whiteness and color in Mexico through a discussion of White Secret, a widely available skin-lightening cosmetic product. In an analysis of a televised infomercial advertising the product, we examine contextualizations of whiteness in Mexico, as figured through the product's representations of light-skinned female bodies and advanced cosmetic technology. We consider the ways that White Secret can speak to broader conceptualizations of whiteness and identity and, furthermore, argue that such an engagement points to the need to interrogate the geographical and epistemological limits of current understandings of whiteness based in Anglo-American and Latin-American contexts. Creando güeras: La venta de identidades blancas en la televisión Mexicana de media nocheEn este artículo, hacemos un análisis sobre los discursos de ‘blancura’ y de color con respecto a la población en México a través de una discusión sobre ‘White Secret’, un producto cosmético para aclarar la piel que es muy disponible en México. Por un análisis de un ‘info-nuncio’ que sale por la televisión anunciando el producto ‘White Secret’, exploramos los entretejemientos de la construcción de blancura en México y como este ‘info-nuncio’ manipula imágenes de los cuerpos de güeras (mujeres de piel clara) y tecnología cosmética avanzada. Reflexionamos acerca de las maneras que el producto ‘White Secret’ pueda hablar a concepciones más amplias sobre la construcción de identidad y blancura y además, discutimos que tal exploración indica la necesidad de interrogar los limites epistemológicos y geográficos de la comprensión actual de la construcción de blancura basados en los contextos Latino Americanos y Anglo Americanos.

A Review of: “Glycerine, A Key Cosmetic Ingredient, Edited by E. Jungermann and M.O.V. Sonntag, Volume 11 of Cosmetic Science and Technology Series, E. Jungermann, Editor, 460 pages, 1991. Prices: $125.00 (USA and Canada); $1 43.75 (all other countries)”

A Review of: “Glycerine, A Key Cosmetic Ingredient, Edited by E. Jungermann and M.O.V. Sonntag, Volume 11 of Cosmetic Science and Technology Series, E. Jungermann, Editor, 460 pages, 1991. Prices: $125.00 (USA and Canada); $1 43.75 (all other countries)”

現代の化粧品技術の動向と将来

Present-day's cosmetic industry is making rapid technological advancements while the country goes through various changes such as increase in the average span of human life, introduction of high technology, and expansion of information networks and globalization.Many of the recent high-performance cosmetic products take advantage of recent technical advancements in such fields as biotechnology, new materials and formulating technology.Extensive researches are being made for development of tools and instruments for promotional uses at the cosmetic counter.These researches are closely related to the life science including dermatological science.In this presentation, the current status of cosmetic industry will be reviewed together with recent trend in cosmetic technology and themes for the 21st century will also be discussed.