http://gscos.com/blog Just another WordPress weblog Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:24:53 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Get to Know These 5 Critical Changes That Can Make or Break a SPF Product November 21, 2011 - Next summer, consumers will soon see the first wave of many changes to their favorite sunscreen products as the FDA’s new SPF product regulations take effect. In particular, five key changes will ... http://gscos.com/blog/5-key-features-of-a-winning-sunscreen-formula 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 ... http://gscos.com/blog/g-s-cosmeceutical-sheds-light-on-fda-sunscreen-requirements 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 ... http://gscos.com/blog/may-is-melanomaskin-cancer-detection-prevention-month 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, ... http://gscos.com/blog/the-new-hybrids-of-skincare-blending-science-and-nature 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 ... http://gscos.com/blog/the-right-chemistry August 20, 2010 - Nothing reveals the state of our inner health like our skin. When we’re stressed, dehydrated or hormonally imbalanced, the symptoms can manifest in breakouts, dryness or inflammation. “The skin is a barometer of what’s going on internally with our bodies,” says Gogi Sangha, CEO and Chief Scientific ... http://gscos.com/blog/g-s-cosmeceuticals-a-to-zinc-guide-to-total-skin-health July 8, 2010 - Only women get it. Diet and even liposuction won’t get rid of it. And contrary to popular belief, body weight has nothing to do with the cause, while hormones and genetics have everything to do with it. What is it? Cellulite, and it affects millions of ... http://gscos.com/blog/smooth-away-cellulite-with-active-topical-ingredients 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 ... http://gscos.com/blog/mens-grooming-throws-a-fast-pitch-in-the-beauty-game 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 ... http://gscos.com/blog/the-paraben-paradox-are-these-cosmetic-ingredients-worth-preserving 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 ... http://gscos.com/blog/sunscreens-set-to-reflect-new-fda-guidelines