Sederma Rolls Out Idealift for Aging Skin

With age, the effects of gravity on the skin becomes visible. To fight against this phenomenon and to help women look younger, Sederma has developed Idealift, which contains a specific lipodipeptide.

According to the company, it discovered that this lipodipeptide exhibits good stimulating results on elastin synthesis. Idealift fights against cutaneous sagging and decreases the visible effects of gravity on the skin which accentuates flaccid jowls due to aging or daily aggressions.

More info: (33) 134841010, [email protected], www.sederma.fr. In the U.S., [email protected],www.crodausa.com www.crodausa.com.

New Ingredients for Sun Care from Caribbean Natural Products

Caribbean Natural Products Inc. has developed a variety of ingredients for sun products. Juglans regia (walnut) and cocos nucifera oil (coconut oil) extractacts as natural skin colorant for instant gratification in sunless tanning formulations. According to the company, this natural material works well in sunless tanning products.

Citrillus lanatus (watermelon) seed oil is for use in after- and pre-sun products; especially for use in body and eye creams as well as hair products for sun damage.

This ingredient has great moisturizing, regenerating and restructuring properties due to a high content of essential fatty acids.

Emblica officinalis (Indian goose berry extract is ideal for use in all pre- and post- sun care creams and lotions. It can help prevent sun damage and premature skin aging, as the extract is a potent natural antioxidant.

More info: www.caribnaturalproducts.com

Wacker Showcases Silicone-Based Antifoam Powder

Wacker will showcase an innovative silicone antifoam agent for powder detergents at the 56th SEPAWA Congress in Würzburg, Germany, from Oct. 14-16. Marketed as Silfoam SP 150, this white, powder additive efficiently regulates foaming within a very broad temperature range, according to the company.

This ingredient also exhibits excellent flow and processing properties, combined with a high bulk density. Silfoam SP 150 was formulatedwithout starch-based additives, making it highly versatile.

More info: www.wacker.com

Nova Debuts Penguin To Test Skin Hydration

Nova Technology Corporation recently rolled out the Penguin: a new hand-held, wireless, multi-functional, electronic skin hydration test instrument.According to the company, the device utilizes a new electronic capability to collect uniform force data when applied to the skin and measure skin surface temperature.

The user can easily pre-select the same data scaling as the antecedent devices; the DPM 9003 and Nova Petite, using the Penguin keypad. Data is transferred wirelessly between the Penguin and computer using IrDA technology. It comes with “green”, sustainable rechargeable AA batteries and its own recharger.

More info: [email protected]

EMD Rolls Out Anti-Aging Ingredient

EMD Chemicals recently introduced RonaCare Luremin, an anti-aging ingredient with “Retinol-like” activity, according to the company. It features the active ingredient dihydroxymethylchromone (DHMC), which delivers anti-aging benefits similar to Retinol.

An in-vivo study versus placebo showed that RonaCare Luremin exhibited a significant anti-wrinkle and skin smoothing effect in 85% of volunteers tested.

More info: www.emdchemicals.com