Home > Meet Dr. Ronald DiSalvo > Dr. Ronald DiSalvo's awards, patens, and publications

Honor with Chartered Chemist, Chartered Scientist and Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry of Great Britain

A member of

  • The Royal Institution of Great Britain,
  • The Association of Formulating Chemists,
  • The American Academy of Science,
  • the New York Academy of Science,
  • The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine.

PATENTS & INVENTIONS

  1. "Method and apparatus for analyzing hair structure"
    US Patent 3,900,252, assigned to Redken Laboratories, 1975.
  2. "Gel-based Cosmetic and wound-hearing formulation and method"
    UP Patent 7,217,417, assigned to Dermacia, 2007
  3. "Composition and process for selectively reducing regional fat deposits and for reducing cellulite", in process.
  4. "Composition and process for topical treatment for pain associated with arthritis and related disorders", in process.
  5. "Process for chemically uniting botanical extracts with unique carrier moiety", in process.

PUBLICATIONS - BOOKS & MANUALS
[c.a.]= co-author or contributing author.

  1. SCIENCE & MEN'S HAIRSTYLING VOL I (1967)
  2. SCIENCE & MEN'S HAIRSTYLING VOL 11 (1968)
  3. HAIR ANALYSIS A NEW CONCEPT [c.a] (1968)
  4. HOW TO USE A MICROSCOPE FOR HAIR STRUCTURE STUDY (1968)
  5. HOW TO USE A MICRO GRAM SCALE FOR HAIR STRUCTURE STUDY (1970)
  6. THE SCIENTIFIC APPROACH TO HAIR COLORING (1970)
  7. STANDARDIZED TEXTBOOK OF BARBERING 7TH EDITION [c.a. one chapter](1970)
  8. SCIENCE & MEN'S HAIRSTYLING 2ND EDITION (1973)
  9. TRICOSCOPE OPERATIONAL MANUAL (1973)
  10. THE TELLTALE HAIR (1973) [won Hugo Hammer Gold & Silver Awards]
  11. THE NATURAL WAY TO SUPER BEAUTY [c.a. portion of one chapter] (1974)
  12. TRICOANALYSIS, A NEW SALON SERVICE (1974)
  13. TRICOANALYSIS GUIDELINES (1974)
  14. SCIENCE & BEAUTY II (1975)
  15. DICTIONARY OF COSMETIC INGREDIENTS & TECHNICAL TERMS (1976)
  16. REMEDCO HAIR BIBLIOGRAPHY (1976)
  17. THE pH OF THE HAIR (1977)
  18. REMEDCO ANALYTICAL LABORATORY MERCURY MONITOR TEAM LEADERS GUIDE (1977)
  19. REMEDCO ANALYTICAL LABORATORY DIAGNOSTIC HAIR ANALYSIS FOR THE PROFESSIONS (1977)
  20. REMEDCO ANALYTICAL LABORATORY HANDBOOK OF SPECIALIZED DIAGNOSTIC TESTS FOR HAIR ANALYSIS (1977)
  21. HOW TO OBTAIN HAIR SAMPLES (1978)
  22. MINERALS IN HAIR AND THEIR MAJOR IMPLICATIONS (1978)
  23. TEST PROFILES FOR THE NUTRITIONAL SCIENCES (1978)
  24. TEST PROFILES FOR DERMATOLOGY (1978)
  25. REMEDCO HAIR BIBLIOGRAPHY 2ND EDITION (1979)
  26. AMAZING MEDICINES, UNIVERSITY MEDICAL RESEARCH PUB. [c.a. one chapter], 1993
  27. LIFE EXTENDERS AND MEMORY BOOSTERS [c.a.] (1993)
  28. AHAs & CELLULITE TREATMENT, CT (COSMETICS & TOILETRIES) INGREDIENT RESOURCES SERIES,p 21-27, Allured (1995).
  29. Cosmeceuticals. In: The Chemistry and Manufacture of Cosmetics, Vol.1 p 183-254. Carol Stream, IL, Allured Publishing Corp. (2000)
  30. Allantoin (Chapter 4)In: The Chemistry and Manufacture of Cosmetics, Vol.3, Book 1 pp 29-33. Carol Stream, IL, Allured Publishing Corp. (2002)
  31. Antihistaminic Agents (Chapter 7) In: The Chemistry and Manufacture of Cosmetics, Vol.3, Book 1 pp 47-56. Carol Stream, IL, Allured Publishing Corp. (2002)
  32. Anti-Inflammatory Agents (Chapter 8) In: The Chemistry and Manufacture of
  33. Cosmetics, Vol.3, Book 1, pp 57-170. Carol Stream, IL, Allured Publishing Corp. (2002)

PUBLICATIONS - BOOKS & MANUALS (CONTINUED)

  • Ceramides (Chapter 12) In: The Chemistry and Manufacture of Cosmetics, Vol.3, Book 1 pp 253-290. Carol Stream, IL, Allured Publishing Corp. (2002).
  • Cytokines (Chapter 20) In: The Chemistry and Manufacture of Cosmetics, Vol.3, Book 1 pp 375-382. Carol Stream, IL, Allured Publishing Corp. (2002)
  • Honey and Other Products of the Hive (Chapter 28) In: The Chemistry and Manufacture of Cosmetics, Vol.3, Book 1 pp 457-468. Carol Stream, IL, Allured Publishing Corp. (2002)
  • Hyaluronic Acid (Chapter 30) In: The Chemistry and Manufacture of Cosmetics, Vol.3, Book 1 pp 489-502. Carol Stream, IL, Allured Publishing Corp. (2002)
  • Nucleic Acids (Chapter 39) In: The Chemistry and Manufacture of Cosmetics, Vol.3, Book 2 pp 619-626. Carol Stream, IL, Allured Publishing Corp. (2002)
  • Salicylic Acid (Chapter 51) In: The Chemistry and Manufacture of Cosmetics, Vol.3, Book 2 pp 785-800. Carol Stream, IL, Allured Publishing Corp. (2002)
  • Sterols, Steroids, Bile Acids, Hormones and Related Compounds (Chapter 61) In: The Chemistry and Manufacture of Cosmetics, Vol.3, Book 2 pp 877-942. Carol Stream, IL, Allured Publishing Corp. (2002)
  • In addition to the following, Dr. Ronald M. DiSalvo wrote a monthly technical article for MEN'S HAIRSTYLIST - March 1967 through Oct 1974.
    • Il capello al microscopio ESTETICA NOTIZIARIO pp 55-61, April 1968. The summer preventative hair care program pp 62-63, MODERN SALON, June 1972.
    • The Evolution Of Hair MODERN SALON pp 64-65, May 1973.
    • What is colour (BRITISH) HAIRDRESSER'S JOURNAL, pp 20-21 July 6, 1973.
    • Recognizing the danger of home hair care MODERN SALON pp 76-77, February 1974.
    • Hair Model and Its Possible Use In Criminalistics – presented to the California Association of Criminalists, January 23, 1976.
    • Rutin's route SCIENCE NEWS, Vol. 112, No. 24, p 387, December 10, 1977. The Chemical and Physical Behavior of Human Hair COSMETIC TECHNOLOGY, Vol.1, No. 3, p 52, December 1979.
    • The contributions of the salon industry to cosmetic research and technology COSMETIC TECHNOLOGY, Vol. 2, No. 9, pp 4-6, Sep. 1980.
    • Ancient Remedy SCIENCE NEWS, Vol. 119, No. 1, p3, January 3, 1981.
  • CTFA provides the last word on ingredient labeling COSMETIC TECHNOLOGY, Vol. 4, No. 10, pp 48-49, October 1982.
  • Some little known aspects of the effects of our environment on skin aging, and how to help deter these at the cellular level, Part I, LES NOUVELLES ESTHETIQUES, October 1988.
  • Some little known aspects of the effects of our environment on skin aging, & how to help deter these at the cellular level, Part II, LES NOVELLES ESTHETIQUES, November 1988.
    • A Scientific Look At Hair Loss JOURNAL OF ANTI-AGING BREAKTHROUGH, p4, Jun 1990
  • New Anti-Aging Skin Cream Based Upon Procaine Derivatives JOURNAL ANTI-AGING RESEARCH Medical Research Reviews & Preventative Medicine Fields, p3, Mar 1991.
  • Liposomes - a new approach to topical treatment of aging skin TOWNSEND LETTER FOR DOCTORS, p 297,365,367, May 1991.
    • Procaine's Nutrients in the Treatment of Aging Skin TOWNSEND LETTER DOCTORS, p 643-644, August/September 1991.
    • New GH3-Cream Helps Turn Back The Clock On Aging Skin – a trigger mechanism tostabilize, build, and repair cells JOURNAL OF LONGEVITY RESEARCH Medical Research
  • Reviews in Preventive Medicine Fields, Vol 1, No.5, p 7-8, 1991.
  • Environmental Effects On Skin Aging And How To Help Deter These At The Cellular Level TOWNSEND LETTER FOR DOCTORS, No. 117, April 1993.
  • Nutrients Discovered that Prevent Suspected Causes of Hair Loss JOURNAL OF LONGEVITY RESEARCH, Vol. 3, No. 2 January 1994.

PUBLICATIONS - MAGAZINES & JOURNALS (CONTINUED)

  • A Surefire Method for Clearing Adult Blemishes JOURNAL OF LONGEVITY RESEARCH Medical Research Reviews in Preventive Medicine Fields, Vol 3, No4, 12-13 1994.
  • Acne is an Adult Problem JOURNAL OF LONGEVITY RESEARCH Medical Research Reviews in Preventive Medicine Fields, Vol 3, No.5, p 12, 1994.
  • Liposomes and Ageless Skin JOURNAL OF LONGEVITY RESEARCH Medical Research Reviews in Preventive Medicine Fields, Vol 1, No.5, p 22-23, 1995.
    • Yes, You Can Help Prevent Hair Loss JOURNAL OF LONGEVITY RESEARCH Medical Research Reviews in Preventitive Medicine Fields, Vol 1, No.7, p 28-30, 1995.
    • Controlling the Appearance of Cellulite - Surveying the cellulite-reductioneffectiveness of xanthines, silanes, CoA, l-carnitine and herbal extracts COSMETICS & TOILETRIES, Vol 110, p 50-59, July 1995.
  • Defy Solar Terrorism JOURNAL OF LONGEVITY RESEARCH Medical Research Reviews in Preventive Medicine Fields, Vol 1, No.10, p 32-34, 1996.
  • How to Help Make Your Skin Young Again JOURNAL OF LONGEVITY RESEARCH Reviews in Preventive Medicine Fields, Vol 2, No 1, p 33-34, 1996.
  • Those Lying Lines of Age JOURNAL OF LONGEVITY RESEARCH Medical Research Reviews in Preventive Medicine Fields, Vol 2, No 2, p 33-34, 1996.
  • Skin Beauty for the Mature Woman: It's All in the Lighting? No, It's All in the Liposomes JOURNAL OF LONGEVITY RESEARCH Medical Research Reviews in Preventive Medicine Fields, Vol 2, No 4, p 12,13,45,46, 1996.
  • Thick Hair Solution: To keep your crowning glory, give your hair full nutritional support JORNAL OF LONGEVITY RESEARCH Medical Research Review in Preventive Medical Fields, Vol 2, No 5, p 34-35, 1996.
  • Target: Facial Lines And Wrinkles I JOURNAL OF LONGEVITY RESEARCH Medical Research Reviews in Preventive Medicine Fields, Vol 2, No 6, p 24-27, 1996.
  • Target: Facial Lines And Wrinkles II JOURNAL OF LONGEVITY RESEARCH Medical Research Reviews in Preventive Medicine Fields, Vol 3, No 9, 1997.
  • Researcher Discovers Key to Maintaining Healthy Hair – Innovative new approach to hair maintenance is revealed JOURNAL OF LONGEVITY RESEARCH Medical Research Reviews in Preventive Medicine Fields, Vol 3, No 10, 1997.
  • Extraordinary Discovery Accelerates Healing of Irritated, Wounded Skin JOURNAL OF LONGEVITY RESEARCH Medical Research Reviews in Preventive Medicine Fields, Vol. 4, No 2,pp 7,8,9,45,46, 1998.
  • Leading Researcher Finds Key to Thick, Healthy Hair JOURNAL OF LONGEVITY RESEARCH Medical Research Reviews in Preventive Medicine Fields,Vol. 4, No 9,p 43-45, 1998.
  • Skin-Care Discovery Soothes and Speeds repair of Injuries JOURNAL OF LONGEVITY Medical Research Reviews in Preventive Medicine Fields,Vol.4, No 9,p 34-36, 1998.
    • Russian Scientists Inspire New Beauty Formula JOURNAL OF LONGEVITY Medical
  • Research Reviews in Preventive Medicine Fields,Vol.6, No 4,p 21-23, 2000
  • Skin Rejuvenation Age Lines, How to Alter Their Appearance JOURNAL OF LONGEVITY Medical Research Reviews in Preventive Medicine Fields,Vol.8, No 4,p 20-22, 2002

PERSONAL ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

  • Listed in WHO'S WHO IN COSMETICS RESEARCH.
  • Charted Scientist of the Royal Society of Chemistry 2004
  • Keeper of The Flame Award, Pasadena Playhouse Alumni & Associates 2000.
  • Certificate of Recognition, Public Citizen 2000.
  • Charted Chemist of the Royal Society of Chemistry 1998.
  • Certificate of Appreciation, American Chemical Society 1998.
  • Certificate of Achievement, Organic Chemistry, SCC Continuing ED Program 1993.
  • Certificate of Achievement, Cosmetic Ingredients, SCC Continuing ED Program 1990.
  • Certificate of Achievement, Cosmetic Formulation, SCC Continuing ED Program 1989.
  • Honorary Certificate, Robeson Technical College, Lumberton NC 1983.
  • Certificate of Appreciation, Royal Hair Institute 1981.
  • Certificate of Achievement, Nutritional Biochemistry, Life Therapy Institute 1978
  • Certificate of Appreciation, Helping Alopecia Investigative Research 1977.
  • Honorary Diploma, Henderson School Of Electrology, NC 1976.
  • Award of Merit, National Association Of Barber Schools 1975.
  • Letter of accommodation, U.S. Federal Trade Commission 1972.
  • Honorary Member, Northwest Men's Hairstyling Association 1970.
  • Honorary Colonel/Aide-de Camp for the Governor of the State of New Mexico 1970.
  • Award of Key To The City from the Mayor of Butte Montana 1970.
  • Honorary Member, Oklahoma Men's Hairstylist Association 1969.
  • Appreciation award, Optimist Club Of South Gate 1968.
  • Veteran's Assistance League Award 1966.

MEDIA INTERFACE

100 plus interviews/articles in publications as HARPER'S BAZAAR, MADEMOISELLE, GLAMOUR, VOGUE, SELF, LADIES HOME JOURNAL, SEVENTEEN, VANITY FAIR, GQ, LA MAGAZINE, DAYSPA, LONGEVITY, STAR, ENQUIRER, ELLE (UK), COMPANY MAGAZINE (UK), etc., and in popular and technical publications in Germany, Singapore, Thailand, Japan, Australia, and the UK; 100 plus TV shows (featured on What's My Line and Lifetime) and radio interviews, both here and abroad (15 segment series “What’s New In Skin Care” Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand.)