http://gscos.com/blog Just another WordPress weblog Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:45:30 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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 [caption id="attachment_214" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Gogi Sangha, CEO & President, G.S. Cosmeceutical USA, Inc."][/caption] 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 ... http://gscos.com/blog/g-s-cosmeceutical-sees-bright-future-for-skin-whiteners Each year, a new ingredient emerges in the skin care industry, promising breakthrough benefits. Antioxidants came along to protect the skin from UV damage. Alpha hydroxy acids revolutionized with their resurfacing action. Peptides promised to smooth and repair, and, recently, stem cells surfaced to replace damaged and aging skin cells. ... http://gscos.com/blog/retinols-setting-the-gold-standard-in-anti-aging-skincare By Gurpreet “Gogi” Sangha CEO and Chief Scientific Officer of G.S. Cosmeceutical USA, Inc.  In the Eighties, antioxidants heralded a new age in skincare with a host of free radical fighters that afforded broad-reaching protection against future signs of aging. Alpha hydroxy acids came along to accelerate exfoliation and rejuvenate skin, while peptides ... http://gscos.com/blog/stem-cells-plant-seeds-to-new-potential-in-anti-aging-skincare The Pivotal Role of Peptides in Skincare Manufacturing Today G.S. Cosmeceutical USA, Inc. Every decade has its particular “star technologies”; historic breakthroughs that can be credited for fueling the growth and advancement of our beloved and ever-evolving skincare industry. In the eighties, we heralded the birth of AHA’s to accelerate our ... http://gscos.com/blog/the-p-factor