The Shift to Waterless Cosmetics
By Natasha Spencer 11-Apr-2018
In our sustainability focus, we delve into the metamorphosis of water in beauty and personal care by looking at the demand for waterless product R&D efforts and releases…<Read More>

Research into ‘sunscreen gene’ may lead to more effective UV protection

By Simon Pitman 20-May-2016sun
Scientists in the U.S. say their research into the “UV radiation Resistance Associated Gene” could help in the development of treatments to fight skin cancer.
Researchers at the University of Southern California found that … <Read More>
Original from: http://www.cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/
Men’s trends: natural, youthful, primal
By Deanna Utroske  25-Mar-2015             natural-skin care-wp
Consumers are looking to achieve a clean, fresh look with simple, healthy, and effective personal care products.
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Original from: http://www.cosmeticsdesign.com/
Skin care: 5 tips for healthy skin
By Mayo Clinic Staff    30-Jan-2015     health skin-wp
Good skin care — including sun protection and gentle cleansing — can keep your skin healthy and glowing for years to come.
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Original from: http://www.mayoclinic.org/
FDA Cracking Down on ‘Improper’ Cosmetics ClaimsDoTheRightThing-wp
By Michelle Yeomans 04-Dec-2014
In recet years the FDA has become increasingly interested in cosmetic marketers. It now has California-based company Cell Vitals under its microscope.
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Original from: http://www.cosmeticsdesign.com/
Safe Cosmetics Containers are very important! That’s why TeaDict. care about this in our products. See this report.
Research Finds Personal Care Products Heighten Absorbtion of BPA
By Simon Pitman 05-Nov-2014 Medicinal Chemistry-wp
New research from the University of Missouri-Columbia points to the fact that a range of personal care products may increase the absorption of BPA into the blood stream.
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Original from: http://www.cosmeticsdesign.com/
Asian Cosmetics Summit to Guide Brands on Lower Environmental Impactnature balance
By Michelle Yeomans 10-Sep-2014
The Sustainable Cosmetics Summit is set to outline practical steps Asian cosmetic companies can take to lower their environmental impacts, particularly with raw materials, formulations, production processes, packaging and distribution.
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Original from:http://www.cosmeticsdesign.com/
Pressure Mounts to End Cosmetic Animal Testing in Australia
By Simon Pitman 21-Aug-2014cute-animals-wp
With a growing list of countries ending animal testing for cosmetics, an open letter to the Australian government  signed by cosmetic executives aims to end the practice there.
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Original from:http://www.cosmeticsdesign.com/
Natural Replacement of Controversial Ingredients is Widespread
By Amean De John 31-Oct-2011herbs extract
Raw material and ingredient suppliers have jumped on the consumer driven natural bandwagon. There is now a multitude of natural replacements for the most popular and most common ingredients.
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Original from:http://www.cosmeticsdesign.com/
How will natural ingredient replacements affect cosmetics?                    
by Perry Romanowski on 07/30/2014                                                               herbs-pestle-1

Here’s an interesting trend that will affect cosmetic chemists and formulators in the future. More and more, natural ingredients are replacing standard cosmetic raw materials. What will this mean?…<Read More>

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BeautyWorld, Middle EastDubai_Expo2014-1

27-29 May 2014, Dubai

TeaDict. Co., Ltd. is the exhibitor. Our booth number is SAE19. TeaDict. is very welcome to see you at our exhibition booth.

http://www.beautyworldme.com/frankfurt/5/for-visitors/welcome.aspx

 

 

According to the FDA law, cosmetic and drugs are defined by the following contents

( All original definations, please refer to the FDA official site: www.fda.gov )

 

How does the law define a cosmetic?

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The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) defines cosmetics by their intended use, as “articles intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled, or sprayed on, introduced into, or otherwise applied to the human body…for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the appearance” [FD&C Act, sec. 201(i)]. Among the products included in this definition are skin moisturizers, perfumes, lipsticks, fingernail polishes, eye and facial makeup preparations, cleansing shampoos, permanent waves, hair colors, and deodorants, as well as any substance intended for use as a component of a cosmetic product.

How does the law define a drug?

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The FD&C Act defines drugs, in part, by their intended use, as “articles intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease” and “articles (other than food) intended to affect the structure or any function of the body of man or other animals” [FD&C Act, sec. 201(g)(1)].

 

 

How Do Moisturizers Work?

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Traditionally, moisturization was believed to inhibit transepidermal water loss (TEWL) by occlusion. Water originates in the deeper epidermal layers and moves upward to hydrate cells in the stratum corneum, eventually being lost to evaporation. Occlusive moisturization, then, prevents the dehydration of the stratum corneum.

Much more is now known about the epidermis, and in particular, the stratum corneum. The “bricks and mortar” model suggests that its role is as an active membrane. Loss of intercellular lipids, i.e., the ceramides, cholesterol and fatty acids that form the bilayers, damages the water-barrier function. The stratum corneum then calls into action repair mechanisms.1

The Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF), a natural mixture of amino acids, lactates, urea and electrolytes, which help the stratum corneum retain water is also now known.2 Dry skin is noted when the moisture content is less than 10%, and there is loss of continuity of the stratum corneum.
Scientifically, the moisturizing treatment involves a 4-step process:
• Repairing the skin barrier
• Increasing water content
• Reducing TEWL
• Restoring the lipid barriers’ ability to attract, hold and redistribute water.
This article is excerpted from Skin Therapy Letter.com by C. W. Lynde, MD, FRCPC
Toronto Hospital, Western Division, Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada