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May 04, 2012 | 01:33 PM CDT
Polymers and Thickeners for Styling, Cleansing
Lubrizol will showcase three product innovations including a fixative polymer for styling mousses, a polymer for improved electrolyte compatibility and a thickener for mild surfactant formulas, among others.
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May 03, 2012 | 04:58 PM CDT
Build the Basics, Optimize Products, Formulate Naturals and Penetrate Skin
In addition to courses for the beginning chemist, natural products and optimization of formulas, Cosmetics & Toiletries has added Physiology of the Skin, featuring Zoe Diana Draelos, MD, to its online training program. Buy at Suppliers' Day and save! Visit booth 1345.
Apr 30, 2012 | 01:19 PM CDT
Biodegradable Surfactants for Cleansing Applications
The Dow Chemical Company launched bio-based surfactants for personal care during In-Cosmetics in Barcelona. The products were designed to be milder to the skin and hair, and have an improved environmental profile.
Apr 12, 2012 | 04:05 PM CDT
Sulfate-free, Biodegradable Surfactant Blends Derived From Renewable Resources
At In-Cosmetics in Barcelona, Innospec has created two surfactant blends based on Iselux (INCI: Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate) that are biodegradable, derived from renewable resources and free of sulfates, ethylene oxide and amide.
Feb 14, 2012 | 03:15 PM CST
IFSCC Presents the Effectiveness, Economic and Ecological Aspects of Cosmetics
By: Elsa Jungman, University Paris–Sud
After sudden flooding in Thailand postponed the initial 2012 International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC) Conference date, the Society of Cosmetic Chemists in Thailand (SCCT) organized a successful event at Bangkok’s Dusit Thani Hotel on Dec. 12–14, 2011.
Jan 18, 2012 | 10:05 AM CST
Patent Picks— Foam Enhancement, Functionalized Polymers, Modified Sorbitan Siloxanes, Bacterial Cellulose Network and More for Cleansing
By: Katie Anderson (Schaefer), Cosmetics & Toiletr…
Chosen biweekly for their relevance to personal care, Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources. This edition features technologies related to cleansing skin and hair.
Jan 06, 2012 | 01:48 PM CST
SCC Annual Meeting Provides Insights for the Future
By: Katie Anderson (Schaefer), Cosmetics & Toiletr…
This year’s Annual Scientific Meeting and Technology Showcase, held on Dec. 8–9, 2011, at the New York Hilton and Towers Hotel by the Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC), not only highlighted the latest raw materials, it also gave insight on developments for future active makeup, hand hygiene products and polymer architectures.
Jan 05, 2012 | 03:09 PM CST
Ingredient Profile—Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
By: Michael J. Fevola, PhD, Johnson & Johnson
Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride (GHPTC) is one of the most widely used cationic polymers in the personal care industry. GHTPC is employed primarily as a conditioning agent in shampoos and body washes. In many of these rinse-off products, it is also a critical deposition aid for the delivery of active ingredients and hydrophobic conditioning agents, e.g., silicones, to the skin and hair.
Dec 22, 2011 | 09:59 AM CST
Bell Names Top 10 Fragrances for 2012
Bell Flavors & Fragrances has announced its Top Ten Fragrances for 2012. These fragrance trends can serve the cosmetic formulator as inspiration for product development or as a guide for future fragrance selection.
Dec 06, 2011 | 03:43 PM CST
Patent Picks— HASE Rheology Modifiers, Elastomeric Silanes, Biodegradable Polymers, Color Changing, Extracting Soapberry and More for Cleansing
By: Katie Anderson (Schaefer), Cosmetics & Toiletr…
Chosen biweekly for their relevance to personal care, Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources. This edition features patents related to cleansing the hair and skin.