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Texture Transformations Featuring Gransil VX-418 and Ice Cream Repair
Apr 16, 2014
Finding ingredients that provide unique textures and texture transitions are becoming more and more important to formulators worldwide. Grant Industries is up to this challenge with its new GRANSIL VX-418 ingredient and ICE CREAM REPAIR concepts.
Novel Shampoo Effects from Solvay
Apr 11, 2014
During in-cosmetics 2014, Solvay launched a conditioning solution created to meet market demands for silicone-free, sulfate-free, oil-based and oil-free shampoos. The system targets not the hair type, but the type of effect desired from shampoos.
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Snow Algae Powder: The Mystery of Red Snow
Apr 9, 2014
Algae that survive in Alpine snow confer longevity to skin cells.
New Lubrizol Polymer Offers Better Suspension in Shampoo Formulations
Apr 9, 2014
The Lubrizol Corporation announced its new polymer technology created for shampoo applications.
Symrise Focuses on White Film Reduction, Improved Feel for Sun Care
Apr 8, 2014
During in-cosmetics in Hamburg, Symrise launched SymTio S, a cetearyl nonanoate-coated titanium dioxide for sunscreens, to improve the feel of sun care formulas and reduce the potential for white film forming on the skin.
Optimizing Formula Efficacy at C&T Summit
Apr 8, 2014
Numerous tools are available to the cosmetic scientist to evaluate and optimize the efficacy of his/her cosmetic treatment. During the Cosmetics & Toiletries Summit, Roger McMullen will present a hands-on workshop exploring approaches to do just this. Register now—space is limited.
New in-cosmetics Launches from Dow Consumer & Industrial Solutions Target Texture, Multifunctionality
Apr 3, 2014
Two new formulations innovations being launches at in-cosmetics 2014 from Dow Consumer & Industrial Solutions are aimed at improving beauty product multifunctionality and product texture.
Symrise Launches Anti-aging, Fair Trade Ingredients
Apr 2, 2014
Symrise launched anti-aging, and natural and responsibly sourced ingredients for various applications during in-cosmetics 2014, held in Hamburg.
Naturex Builds on the Beauty of Flowers for Its New Collection
Apr 2, 2014
Naturex's new Super Flowers ingredients dip into the phytochemistry of flowers such as blue lotus, jasmine and more.
BASF Highlights New Formulation Concepts at in-cosmetics 2014
Apr 1, 2014
BASF launched a range of new product formulations in-cosmetics 2014, including options for extreme hair styling, skin lightening/brightening and body contouring.
Lubrizol Announces New Polymer for Pigmented Formulations
Mar 31, 2014
The Lubrizol Corporation developed a new polymer that is targeted for use in pigmented skin care, sun care and color cosmetic formulations.
Gel Network Fundamentals at C&T Summit
Mar 26, 2014
Gel networks are at the base of many modern skin care products and hair conditioners, and their formulation is fairly straightforward. During the Cosmetics & Toiletries Summit, George Deckner and Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr., will present, in hands-on formulation workshops, the practical aspects of gel network-based o/w emulsions for skin and hair care.
Grant Industries Targets Texture with Silicone Wax, Ice Cream Concept
Mar 25, 2014
Grant Industries has developed Gransil VX-418 to address new product texture trends in skin care, color cosmetics and hair care.
Efficacy and Elegance in 21st Century Sun Care
Mar 20, 2014
This article discusses formulating strategies to achieve high-SPF sunscreen formulations that are cosmetically elegant and also cost-effective. By carefully choosing actives that complement one another in terms of spectral coverage, and physical and chemical properties, synergistic combinations of relatively inexpensive UV filters can be identified to deliver effective and elegant formulations.
‘Very’ Water-resistant Sunscreens
Mar 20, 2014
Water-resistance is a key parameter for today’s sunscreens, and there are a number of formulation strategies that can be used alone or in combination to achieve this effect, including: anhydrous formulation, w/o emulsions, film-forming polymers, dissolution of water-insoluble substances with alcohol, low levels of emulsifiers, and entrapping filters in liposomes. These are detailed here.
Read the Label Online: Ahava Dead Sea Osmoter Concentrate
Mar 19, 2014
While the benefits of minerals from the Dead Sea have long been touted, AHAVA Dead Sea Osmoter Concentrate features the company's Osmoter technology, a complex of Dead Sea minerals claimed to activate the natural cellular process to "rehydrate, illuminate and recharge the skin."
Encapsulating Hevea brasiliensis for Improved Antioxidant Penetration
Mar 19, 2014
This article examines the ability of liposomes to improve the in vitro skin penetration of Hevea brasiliensis extract in a cream, for antioxidant benefits. Additionally, the sensory effects of the liposomes on the cream were assessed.
Soliance Debuts Customizable Mask Concept
Mar 18, 2014
At Cosmetagora, Soliance introduced a mask concept that is customizable to the user’s specific skin needs. Instant Mask begins by the formulator choosing a base—either cream or gel
Evonik Solubilizes Lipophilic Ingredients in Water-based Formulations
Mar 12, 2014
At in-cosmetics in Hamburg, Evonik will unveil its naturally derived solubilizer for lipophilic and natural oils. TEGO Solve 61 is a PEG-free solubilizer developed for the incorporation of lipophilic components into water-based formulations.
Induchem Introduces Biodegradable, Non-irritating Exfoliant for Skin and Scalp
Mar 11, 2014
At in-cosmetics in Hamburg, Induchem will launch a natural exfoliant that is both biodegradable and non-irritating to sensitive skin. Biogomm'age is composed mostly of cellulose, to make it sustainable and biodegradable unlike plastic microbeads. In addition, the exfoliator does not scratch or tear sensitive skin like many natural exfoliants.
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