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May 11, 2012 | 04:56 PM CDT
Natural Actives with AP/Deo and Antimicrobial Efficacy
Dr. Straetmans was awarded the first place BSB Innovation Prize in the category of functional ingredients for its certified natural deodorant active and natural liquid antimicrobial.
May 02, 2012 | 11:30 AM CDT
Mintel Notes Continued Growth for Deodorant Category
The deodorant and antiperspirant industry continues to grow, with a 16% increase recorded between 2006 and 2011, according to Mintel’s latest report.
Mar 29, 2012 | 04:11 PM CDT
Ecocert-approved Emulsifer and Deo Active
At In-Cosmetics in Barcelona, Dr. Straetmans will introduce a natural deodorant active and a w/o emulsifier.
Feb 08, 2012 | 04:30 PM CST
Structurant Alternatives to Montan Wax for Personal Care
Croda has launched two alternatives to montan wax for structuring products such as antiperspirants, lipsticks, sunscreens and massage oils.
Feb 03, 2012 | 11:17 AM CST
Tom's of Maine Launches Sustainable Antiperspirant
Tom's of Maine has launched an antiperspirant line that is formulated with sustainably sourced ingredients.
Feb 02, 2012 | 09:39 AM CST
Formulating With Naturals—Antiperspirants and Deodorants
By: Arthur Georgalas, Georgalas Endeavors
Within the realm of natural and organic personal care products, deodorants and antiperspirants loom large simply because the overall category itself is very large in any retail health and beauty aids planogram. These two related products—i.e., antiperspirants and deodorants (AP/Deo)—are fraternal twins joined at the axilla that perform in this same anatomical arena using some of the same tricks.
Oct 28, 2011 | 10:18 AM CDT
Formula Anatomy Deciphered—Antiperspirants
By: Eric S. Abrutyn, TPC2 Advisors Ltd.
The formulation matrix delivery system is the key to effectiveness and acceptable consumer antiperspirant systems. The most common delivery systems are roll-ons (either aqueous or cyclosiloxane suspensions), aerosol (hydrocarbon propellant suspensions), extrudable clear gels (water-in-cyclosiloxane emulsions), extrudable opaque soft solids (anhydrous cyclosiloxane suspension pastes) or solid sticks (anhydrous cyclomethicone suspension solids).
Oct 12, 2011 | 10:28 AM CDT
Deo Active Derived From Alpine Lichen
At In-Cosmetics Asia, Cosmetochem International AG will be launching a deodorant and antibacterial active derived from alpine lichen.
Feb 14, 2011 | 10:24 AM CST
Star Anise Deodorant Active
At In-Cosmetics in Milan, Sinerga will debut a deodorizer derived from star anise designed to inhibit enzymes and bacteria in order to reduce or eliminate malodor.
Dec 08, 2010 | 12:51 PM CST
Patent Picks—Antimicrobials, Cleansers, Fragrance/Malodor and Delivery
By: Rachel L. Grabenhofer
This edition of "Patent Picks" features recently issued patents relevant to cosmetic product development, from antimicrobial compositions and ceramide emulsions, to foaming alcohol, fragrances and cysteine to counteract malodor, among others.