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AP/Deo | Color Cosmetics | Hair Care | Personal Cleansers | Skin Care | Sun Care
The Unexpected Benefits of Applying Cosmetics
Makeup can reduce perceived age, improve first impressions and increase the self-esteem of those who apply it.Paolo Giacomoni, PhD, Insight Analysis Consulting 04.01.24
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The Longevity Molecule Facilitates DNA Repair
Exploring nicotinamide adenosine dinucleotide (NAD) as it relates to longevity and its use in skincare.Paolo Giacomoni, PhD, Insight Analysis Consulting 02.22.24
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Hair Care | Personal Cleansers | Preservatives | Skin Care | Testing
Why Are So Many Cosmetics Recalled?
How can we explain why so many products violate simple rules of safety?Paolo Giacomoni, PhD, Insight Analysis Consulting 02.01.24
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Actives | Skin Care | Sun Care
Reflections on Skin Damage That Is Caused by Albedo
Digging into issues related to the reflection of sunlight from snow.Paolo Giacomoni, PhD, Insight Analysis Consulting 01.01.24
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Actives | Functional Ingredients | Skin Care
Ingredients of the Three Kings in Modern Day Cosmetics
Learn more about the uses of gold, frankincense and myrrh.Paolo Giacomoni, PhD, Insight Analysis Consulting 12.01.23
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Actives | Hair Care | Skin Care
Author! Author! Some Pointers When Submitting a Paper
Unfortunately, when invoking statistical significativity, some authors claim that a treatment has an effect, even against their evidence.Paolo Giacomoni, PhD, Insight Analysis Consulting 11.01.23
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AP/Deo | Skin Care | Sun Care | Testing
Cosmetics Regulations in the US and EU
While the US mulls MoCRA, many issues remain puzzling to formulators.Paolo Giacomoni, PhD, Insight Analysis Consulting 10.02.23
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Actives | Functional Ingredients | Skin Care
Chronobiology’s Impact on Skin Biorhythms
Time of day impacts absorption, water loss, sebum production and more.Paolo Giacomoni, PhD, Insight Analysis Consulting 09.01.23
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Fine Fragrance
Measuring the Psychological Effects of Fragrances on Subjects
...Paolo Giacomoni, PhD, Insight Analysis Consulting 08.01.23
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AP/Deo | Fine Fragrance | Functional Ingredients | Hair Care | Personal Cleansers | Skin Care
Fragrances Through the Ages and the Regulatory Lens
In a perfect world, laws regulating product production, marketing and advertising is the result of a transparent interaction between producers and legislators.Paolo Giacomoni, PhD, Insight Analysis Consulting 06.20.23
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Actives | Functional Ingredients | Sun Care
The Dark Side of Melanin and How to Avoid It
Dark cyclo-butane pyrimidine dimers (CPD) are formed even after the UV light is switched off.Paolo Giacomoni, PhD, Insight Analysis Consulting 06.01.23
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Actives | Sun Care
Regulatory Agency Reviews: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
Despite the best intentions, they can foster false advertising and can sometimes promote potentially unsafe ingredients.Paolo Giacomoni, PhD, Insight Analysis Consulting 03.21.23
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Color Cosmetics | Fine Fragrance | Functional Ingredients | Hair Care | Skin Care
Small Health Risk Associated with Phthalates & Cosmetics
A plethora of data confirms the safety of cosmetics.Paolo Giacomoni, PhD, Insight Analysis Consulting 02.23.23
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Actives | Functional Ingredients | Skin Care
Peptides and Collagen in Skincare Formulas
They play critical roles in maintaining healthy skin, but in finished products, there are misperceptions about both.Paolo Giacomoni, PhD, Insight Analysis Consulting 01.16.23
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Functional Ingredients | Skin Care
Formulating Skin Care Products for Cold Temperatures
As the thermometer drops skin produces much fewer lipids and much less Natural Moisturizing Factor.Paolo Giacomoni, PhD, Insight Analysis Consulting 12.19.22
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Actives | Functional Ingredients | OTC/Medicated | Skin Care
A Scientific Look at Acne and How to Treat It
A problematic pathology that can affect the skin and the psyche of the patient.Paolo Giacomoni, PhD, Insight Analysis Consulting 11.16.22
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Functional Ingredients | Hair Care | Personal Cleansers | Polymers | Skin Care | Sun Care
Dimethicone’s ‘Feel Good’ Role In Cosmetic Formulations
The material is found in a range of formulas, including shampoos, conditioners and moisturizers.Paolo Giacomoni, PhD, Insight Analysis Consulting 10.23.22
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Actives | AP/Deo | Functional Ingredients | OTC/Medicated
Methenamine, Personal Care & Urinary Tract Infections
Although primarily used as an anti-infective, the material has applications in antiperspirants and deodorants.Paolo Giacomoni, PhD, Insight Analysis Consulting 09.01.22
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Actives | Skin Care
Tocopherol Plays an Important Role in Skin Care
To make this hero ingredient beneficial to skin, topical application is mandatory.Paolo Giacomoni, PhD, Insight Analysis Consulting 08.02.22
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Actives | Functional Ingredients | Hair Care | Skin Care
When Statistics Backfire in Cosmetic Chemistry
How can one use the data to point out the effect of a treatment (if any)?Paolo Giacomoni, PhD, Insight Analysis Consulting 07.01.22
