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Mar 15, 2010 | 09:14 AM CDT
Sunflower Seed Oil For Dry/Aged Skin
This sunflower seed oil was designed to promote the synthesis of key epidermal lipids in dry, atopic and mature skin.
Mar 12, 2010 | 09:38 AM CST
Naturals: Innovation Helps But Lack of Labeling May Hurt
The natural personal care market is more than a passing fad, according to Nancy Mills, industry manager for the consumer products division of Kline & Co. Despite the growth, she finds that many manufacturers are formulating more 'natural-inspired' products than truly natural products.
Mar 10, 2010 | 10:04 AM CST
Liposome Carriers for Standardized Extracts
Liposomes are effective penetration enhancers, according to Cosmetochem, who used them to carry standardized botanical extracts to the skin in its Liposome Herbasec range. The range can be formulated in a variety of personal care products.
Mar 10, 2010 | 09:15 AM CST
Comparatively Speaking: Dimethicone vs. Simethicone
By: Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr., Siltech LLC
According to Tony O'Lenick, dimethicones are a series of silicone polymers that contain only M and D units, whereas simethicone is a mixture of polydimethylsiloxane and silica gel.
Mar 09, 2010 | 09:54 AM CST
J&J Researchers Stimulate Skin's Bioelectricity with Microparticle Minerals
Scientists at Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies Inc. have studied how the body's electrical field affects skin regeneration to create a topical rejuvenating treatment that reduces the signs of aging with microparticle minerals activated by moisture.
Mar 08, 2010 | 11:33 AM CST
Thickening Challenging Surfactant Systems
Noveon Consumer Specialties has introduced a hydrophobically modified, alkali-swellable emulsion polymer for surfactant systems that are difficult to thicken.
Mar 05, 2010 | 10:36 AM CST
Malvern Studies Particle Size and Shape of Mineral Makeup
Malvern Instruments measured and compared the particle sizes of three commercially-available mineral powders to report that size and shape affect the final makeup appearance.
Mar 04, 2010 | 09:59 AM CST
Jojoba and Shea Butter for Moisture and Skin Feel
Desert Whale is launching a self-emulsifying butter made from jojoba and shea at In-Cosmetics Paris.
Mar 03, 2010 | 10:12 AM CST
SWSCC Discusses Acne During March Meeting
The Southwest chapter of the Society of Cosmetics (SWSCC) will focus on acne during its March meeting with a presentation on micronized benzoyl peroxide by Mike Davies.
Mar 02, 2010 | 03:21 PM CST
Comparatively Speaking: Dye vs. Pigment
By: Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr., Siltech LLC
Industry expert Tony O'Lenick explains the difference between a dye and a pigment, touching upon solubility and affinity for a substrate.