Recent in AP/Deodorant (page 2 of 2)
Sponsored
Brand new initiatives at in-cosmetics North America – Reed NA
Natural Antimicrobial & Preservative Options – Sabinsa
Increase Performance of Sunscreen Actives with Zemea® Propanediol – Dupont
The Vegan Alternative to Natural Keratin for Rejuvenating Haircare – BASF
Plant Cell Culture Explained (video) – Sederma France
Mintel Notes Continued Growth for Deodorant Category
May 2, 2012
The deodorant and antiperspirant industry continues to grow, with a 16% increase recorded between 2006 and 2011, according to Mintel’s latest report.
Tom's of Maine Launches Sustainable Antiperspirant
Feb 3, 2012
Tom's of Maine has launched an antiperspirant line that is formulated with sustainably sourced ingredients.
Formulating With Naturals—Antiperspirants and Deodorants
Feb 2, 2012 | 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.
Formula Anatomy Deciphered—Antiperspirants
Oct 28, 2011 | 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).
Star Anise Deodorant Active
Feb 14, 2011
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.
Researchers Identify Protein Responsible for Axillary Odor
Dec 22, 2009
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.
NineSigma Seeks Alternative to Aluminum Salt
Nov 26, 2009
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.
Eco-friendly, Odor-fighting Active for AP/Deo
Sep 22, 2009
This active is an environmentally friendly, non-organochloride that helps to fight body odor by controlling the growth of free Gram-positive bacteria and disrupting the biofilm formed by C. xerosis bacteria.