G.S. Cosmeceutical outlines 5 key elements to building a winning sunscreen formula
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August 5, 2010 — Now that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced its new requirements for the labeling and testing of all sunscreens marketed as over-the-counter (OTC) products, many questions still persist on how these impending changes will directly affect the products Americans turn to for preventing burns and guarding against skin [...]
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May 9, 2011 – Fewer people are getting cancer today — with one exception. Melanoma is on the rise, particularly among young people. In fact, melanoma is the most common cancer among those 25 to 29 years old, and, according to the American Cancer Society, more skin cancer cases are diagnosed than breast, prostate, lung [...]
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Over the past 10 years, natural skincare and age-defying cosmeceuticals have been running a tight race to claim their lead in the personal care market.
In 2004, natural facial and body care products topped the $5 billion mark. By 2007, they were fast-tracking at a 12.5% annual growth rate. Today, natural personal care products are growing [...]
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Selecting a Contract Manufacturer:
The Most Critical Decision You Can Make
August 24, 2010 – As a skincare company preparing to launch a new product, the selection of a contract manufacturer can present one of the most daunting tasks in the product development process. .All choices may look good on paper, but the results can vary [...]
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Smooth Away Cellulite with Active Topical Ingredients
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June 22, 2010, Livermore, California – You might liken the state of the male grooming category to the women’s category in the early 1900s, when the typical beauty regimen consisted of soap and cold cream. When it comes to grooming habits, men are slow-evolving creatures who largely prefer simple regimens — no more than 3 [...]
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The Paraben Paradox: Are These Cosmetic Ingredients Worth Preserving?
Contract Manufacturer G.S. Cosmeceutical USA Weighs in on the Controversy
May 18, 2010, Livermore, California – When a group of British researchers analyzed a small sample of breast cancer tumors and discovered parabens in 18 of the 20 samples, their 2004 published study set off a public outcry [...]
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Sunscreens Set to Reflect New FDA Guidelines
G.S. Cosmeceutical Explains the Proposed Regulations and What They Mean to Manufacturers
Livermore, CA, April 30, 2010 — The dangers of outdoor UV exposure have been well-documented for years. But did you know that for the past 70 years, melanoma has been steadily on the rise among fair-skinned, indoor workers? [...]
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For years, humans have been preoccupied with altering their skin tone. In the 1970s when Americans were baking in the sun to achieve a sun-bronzed glow (before the dangers of sun exposure were fully understood), skin whiteners were a burgeoning business in Asia.
Today, skin lighteners are sought worldwide for their ability to not only lighten [...]
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