The Society thinks it’s time to acknowledge more members more often, so we’ve decided to place a spotlight on members whose dedication to the SCC has not gone unnoticed.
Member Spotlight on Kaitlyn Rosploch
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Natural Antimicrobials and Their Effect on the Microbial Population of the Skin Microbiome
In this study, a more conventional approach was used to analyze the effects of the population of species in the skin microbiome. The effect of the microbial population present on the skin with the application of three antimicrobial peptides [Leuconostoc radish root ferment filtrate, Lactobacillus ferment, and Lactobacillus & Cocos nucifera (coconut) fruit extract] was compared with a negative control (water) and a positive
control (triclosan). The microbiome population was determined by DNA extraction, 16S ribosomal RNA (rRNA) polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification, and sequencing.
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Society of Cosmetic Chemists Announces Annual Award Winners
SCC is proud to highlight the outstanding work, cutting-edge research and advancements that our members achieve in the cosmetic sciences.
This year, we’ll be awarding scientists with the following awards: Merit, Green Star, Joseph P. Ciaudelli, Young Scientist, Shaw Mudge and more!
These winners join a prestigious list of accomplished professionals who have been recognized by their peers for their outstanding contributions to our industry
Disparate SPF Testing Methodologies Generate Similar SPFs. II. Analysis of P2 Standard Control SPF Data
In the original scientific publication evaluating sunscreen methodologies, Garzarella and Caswell showed there to be no clinically significant or statistically significant difference in the average Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of a sunscreen formulation between any of three methodologies, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Final Monograph, Australia\/New Zealand, and European Cosmetics Association (COLIPA) International, suggesting that any differences in methodology were insignificant in the resulting SPF determined.
Member Spotlight on Jennifer Hurtikant
The Society thinks it’s time to acknowledge more members more often, so we’ve decided to place a spotlight on members whose dedication to the SCC has not gone unnoticed.
Society of Cosmetic Chemists Announces Lochhead and Pavlichko as Robert A. Kramer Lifetime Service Award Winners
The Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2019 Robert A. Kramer Lifetime Service Award as Robert Y. Lochhead, PhD (University of Southern Mississippi) and Joseph P. Pavlichko (posthumously). The awards will be presented during the Society’s 73rd Annual Scientific Meeting on December 17, 2019 at the Sheraton NY Times Square.
Society of Cosmetic Chemists Elects Executive Officers and Area Directors for 2020
The Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) announced the election results for the organization’s 2020 executive officers and area directors. Together with the Board of Directors, they are the governing body focused on the mission, strategy and goals of the Society and are responsible for representing the interests of more than 5,400 individual cosmetics and personal care industry members globally.
How much do you know about Skin Microbiome and the impact that skincare products have on your skin?
SPONSORED CONTENT: Now becoming a focus in skin health and cosmetics industries, the skin microbiome is the network of bacteria that makes their home on the surface of our bodies. This community of bacteria communicate and collaborate to keep the skin in a healthy condition.
Influence of Sex Ratio and Density on the Comparative Repellency of IR3535® Against Caged Aedes, Anopheles, and Culex Mosquitoes
Using Environmental Protection Agency guidelines for cage testing, we studied the influence of mosquito density and sex ratio in laboratory repellency tests of the biopesticide Ethyl butylacetylaminopropionate (IR3535™) (20%) against three mosquito species ( Aedes aegypti , Anopheles aquasalis , and Culex quinquefasciatus ).