Vitamin A skin penetration
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Vitamin A and its various forms are fortified into cosmetic products due to their pharmacodynamic capabilities, which boost correct skin metabolism and maintain the skin's excellent condition. The effectiveness of Vitamin A in improving the skin condition of users of dermatologic applications and cosmetics, however, is dependent on the degree of Vitamin A absorption by users' skin. The appropriate selection of a vehicle for the skin's Vitamin-A absorption is crucial to optimize the pharmacodynamic benefits offered by Vitamin A.
Publication Name: Cosmetics and Toiletries
Subject: Pharmaceuticals and cosmetics industries
ISSN: 0361-4387
Year: 1998
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Recent advances in treating excessively curly hair: cationic polyamines and starch hydrolysates
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Excessively curly hair requires specially formulated products and special handling, unlike those for Caucasian hair. By 1965, Johnson Products Co. introduced an innovative product that permanently straightens hair for African Americans. Childrey and Doty introduced a hair-relaxer cream in 1962 for Summit Labs. Various other products have been introduced since then, including one by Revlon, which proved gentler to the hair and scalp but was not as effective.
Publication Name: Cosmetics and Toiletries
Subject: Pharmaceuticals and cosmetics industries
ISSN: 0361-4387
Year: 1998
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Specialty starches for personal care
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Specialty starch arising from roots and plant materials of certain common food crops, has many applications for personal care products. Starch can stabilize emulsions, absorb or carry oils, enhance aesthetics, and thicken formultions.
Publication Name: Cosmetics and Toiletries
Subject: Pharmaceuticals and cosmetics industries
ISSN: 0361-4387
Year: 1999
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