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A Web-based Alternative Non-animal Method Database for Safety Cosmetic Evaluations

  • Kim, Seung Won;Kim, Bae-Hwan
    • Toxicological Research
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    • v.32 no.3
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    • pp.259-267
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    • 2016
  • Animal testing was used traditionally in the cosmetics industry to confirm product safety, but has begun to be banned; alternative methods to replace animal experiments are either in development, or are being validated, worldwide. Research data related to test substances are critical for developing novel alternative tests. Moreover, safety information on cosmetic materials has neither been collected in a database nor shared among researchers. Therefore, it is imperative to build and share a database of safety information on toxicological mechanisms and pathways collected through in vivo, in vitro, and in silico methods. We developed the CAMSEC database (named after the research team; the Consortium of Alternative Methods for Safety Evaluation of Cosmetics) to fulfill this purpose. On the same website, our aim is to provide updates on current alternative research methods in Korea. The database will not be used directly to conduct safety evaluations, but researchers or regulatory individuals can use it to facilitate their work in formulating safety evaluations for cosmetic materials. We hope this database will help establish new alternative research methods to conduct efficient safety evaluations of cosmetic materials.

A comparison of predictive irritation tests with surfactants on human and animal skin

  • Brown, Y.K.H.
    • Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists of Korea
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    • v.2 no.1
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    • pp.42-51
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    • 1972
  • Nine DETERGENT base materials have been examined in a series of in vivo and in vitro TESTS involving the use of HUMAn SKIN and various ANIMAL SKINS. Lack of agreement between the results from different tests was apparent and cautious approach to predictive SKIN-IRRITANCY testing with detergents is advocated.

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Allergy, hypersensitivity and cosmetics (화장품에 있어서 엘러지, 민감성에 대하여)

  • Hardy, Joan
    • Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists of Korea
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    • v.3 no.1
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    • pp.40-84
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    • 1973
  • Synopsis-The difficulties of immunological nonienclature are discussed, the term ALLERGY defined and the various types of HYPERSENSITIVITY reactions are listed and characterized. Evidence for the association of Type I and Type 11 hypersensitivity reactions with COSMETICS is discussed. A table of cosmetic ingredients which have been implicated as SENSITIZERS are given. PREDICTIVE PATCH TESTS for contact sensitizers on GUINEA-PIGS and man are evaluated. The difficulties of testing for ALLERGENS likely to produce Type I hypersensitivity are discussed. IN VITRO tests for sensitizers are mentioned. The failure of all standard tests in the detection of weak sensitizers is emphasized.asized.

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Fabrication and Testing of Injection Mold for Cosmetic Container with Conformal Cooling Channels Using Vacuum Diffusion Bonding (진공확산접합을 이용한 형상적응형 냉각채널을 가진 화장품 용기용 사출금형의 제작 및 시험사출)

  • Yu, Man-Jun;Park, Jong-Cheon
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Manufacturing Process Engineers
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    • v.19 no.3
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    • pp.92-98
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    • 2020
  • In this study, an injection mold with conformal cooling channels was designed and manufactured for use in the production of a thick plastic cosmetic container that required high gloss surfaces. A cooling analysis verified the design of the conformal cooling channel for the cosmetic container, and also showed that the cooling efficiency was superior to that of the straight cooling channel. Slide cores designed with the conformal cooling channel were manufactured using the Layers Parting method and vacuum diffusion bonding. Subsequent test injection and quality inspection showed no problem in the appearance and dimensional accuracy of the produced product. The cycle time for product production was about 110 seconds, sufficient for mass production.

A study on the development of hydrocortisone certified reference material in cosmetic cream using isotope dilution-mass spectrometry (동위원소희석-질량분석법을 이용한 화장품 크림 중 히드로코르티손 인증표준물질 개발 연구)

  • Chae-Hong Lee;Ji-Sun Huh;Eun-Ji Jeong;Hyun-Ah Kim;Min-Young Eom
    • Analytical Science and Technology
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    • v.37 no.3
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    • pp.166-173
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    • 2024
  • Steroids have a temporary skin improvement and whitening effect by controlling vasodilation, but they also cause side effects when used for a long time. Therefore, steroids were designated and managed as raw materials that cannot be used in cosmetics in Korea. However, steroids are continuously being detected in cosmetics, causing social issues. In this study, we developed a certified reference material (CRM) for the determination of steroids such as hydrocortisone in cosmetics. A cream-type cosmetic CRM was manufactured and subsequently certified following the guidelines outlined in ISO Guide 35. Homogeneity, short-term stability, and long-term stability were evaluated using isotope dilution mass spectrometry (ID-MS). The certified values were determined by using NIST's primary reference material to ensure traceability. From now on, we intend to supply the certified reference material as a cosmetic CRM to national and international companies, as well as research institutes after certification as certified reference material from KOLAS and registering on COMAR.

A Study on Adult Women's-Awareness of Cosmetics Distribution Channels and Purchase Intention (성인 여성의 화장품 유통채널별 인식도와 구매의도에 관한 연구)

  • Hwang, Geumvitnuri;Shin, Saeyoung
    • Journal of Fashion Business
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    • v.20 no.1
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    • pp.1-16
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    • 2016
  • Korean cosmetic distribution channels were formerly divided into sales visits and specialty shops, which made up the entire cosmetics market. However, recently the market and cosmetic distribution channels have become much more diversified. Thus, research for this study focused on the usage and purchase situations of cosmetic distribution channels depending on cosmetic type perception. This study also focused on the intent to purchase cosmetics by a cosmetic distribution channel in order to provide a precise cognitive background of consumers regarding cosmetic distribution channels. In doing so, the competitiveness of those channels could be procured and the causal relationships between these variables can be investigated. To achieve these purposes, the research model and hypotheses were derived through literature research on the cosmetics industry, cosmetic distribution channels, and consumers' intent to purchase. A survey was implemented from September $1^{st}$ to $14^{th}$, 2014 for empirical testing. and was given to female consumers in their 20s. 468 out of 500 surveys were collected; a total of 415 were used for analysis while the others were excluded due to with unreliable responses. The SPSS 21.0 program was used for analysis of materials. The overall conclusion of this study is that there is a relationship between perception of cosmetic distribution channels and intent to purchase. The above research results may stimulate establishment of marketing implications and research material when establishing marketing strategies to promote cosmetic distribution and consumption.

Use of Cultured Bioartificial Skins as in vitro Models for Cutaneous Toxicity Testing (생인공피부를 이용한 독성 반응 시험)

  • Yang, Eun-Kyung;Yoon, Hee-Hoon;Park, Jung-Keug;Park, Soo-Nam;Ko, Kang-Il;Kim, Ki-Ho
    • Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists of Korea
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    • v.26 no.1
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    • pp.17-40
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    • 2000
  • Cytotoxicity assays using artificial skins have been proposed as in vitro alternatives to minimize animal ocular and dermal irritation testing. Accordingly, the responses of artificial skins to the well-characterized chemical irritants toluene, glutaraldehyde, and sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), and the nonirritant polyethylene glycol were studied. The evaluation of the irritating and non-irritating test chemicals was also compared with the responses observed in human dermal fibroblasts and human epidermal keratinocytes grown in a monolayer culture. The responses monitored included an MTT mitochondrial functionality assay. In order to better understand the local mechanisms involved in skin damage and repair, the production of several mitogenic proinflammatory mediators, interleukin-l$\alpha$, 12-HETE, and 15-HETE, was also investigated. Dose-dependent increases in the levels of かIn and the HETEs were observed in the underlying medium of the skin systems exposed to the two skin irritants, glutaraldehyde and SLS. The results of the present study show that both human artificial skins can be used as efficient in vitro testing models for the evaluation of skin toxicity and for screening contact skin irritancy.

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A Study on the Antimicrobial Activity and in vitro Cytotoxicity of UVB Sunscreen Chemicals in Cosmetic Products (UVB 자외선 차단제의 항균력 및 피부자극에 관한 연구)

  • 최종완;허윤석;손근욱
    • Proceedings of the SCSK Conference
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    • 1992.09a
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    • pp.46-68
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    • 1992
  • To investigate the effect on the antimicrobial activity against S.aureus ATCC 6538, E.coli KCTC 1039 and cell toxic level against transformed mouse fibroblast L929 in formula added with various concentrations of UVB blockers commonly used in cosmetic products, these experiments were carried out by preservative efficacy testing methods and in vitro cytotoxicity methods. The results obtained were as follow ; 1) Octyl Dimethyl PABA had a broad antibacterial spectrum against the Gram (+) and the Gram(-) bacteria at 5.84 % concentration, but not Octyl Methoxycinnamate. 2) Antibacterial activity was decreased in a combined UVB blocker system of squalane base. Especially, Octyl Dimethyl PABA was inactivated by Octyl Methoxycinnamate at 5.84% concentration to a large extents , but not 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor. 3) Within in vitro cytotoxicity by use of mouse fibroblast L929 on UV-B blockers, NR assay was more excellent than MTT assay on quantitative

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