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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.
Oct 12, 2010 | 10:47 AM CDT
Active Developed to Reduce Hair Diameter and Growth
Sederma has designed an active that minimizes both facial and underarm hair growth by refining the hair diameter and regulating the production of inflammatory mediators known to stimulate hair growth.
Dec 22, 2009 | 08:56 AM CST
Researchers Identify Protein Responsible for Axillary Odor
Scientists from the Beiersdorf Skin Research Center in Hamburg, Germany, have identified a single protein molecule that is responsible for the odor associated with sweat.
Dec 01, 2009 | 10:39 AM CST
Feasibility Study of Sago Starch for Perfumed and Cooling Body Powders
By: Prapaporn Boonme, Mattha Aporn, Sirowan Khwank…
In the present article, sago starch-containing perfumed and cooling body powders are formulated and their physicochemical properties for potential skin irritation are examined. The results indicate that sago starch could potentially be used as the main component in body powders.
Nov 23, 2009 | 10:38 AM CST
NineSigma Seeks Alternative to Aluminum Salt
NineSigma has published a request for an active ingredient alternative to aluminum salts for antiperspirants. Request for Proposal # 65457 involves a company looking to manufacture an aluminum-free antiperspirant.