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Aug 15, 2012 | 11:39 AM CDT

Consumer Perspective—Seasonal Cleansing

By: Katerina Steventon, PhD, of FaceWorkshops

The traditional way of cleansing, until a decade or so ago, advocated using soap and water, or rich cleansing milk and toner, depending on the consumer’s preference. This approach has been superseded by cleansing balm in winter and mild facial wash in summer.

Aug 07, 2012 | 04:39 PM CDT

Comparatively Speaking: Pressed vs. Loose Powder

By: Anthony J. O'Lenick Jr., Siltech LLC, and Nick…

Color expert Nick Morante helps Tony O'Lenick in this edition of "Comparatively Speaking" by explaining the difference between pressed and loose powders, detailing both shared and differing ingredients.

Jul 31, 2012 | 03:38 PM CDT

Green Clay for Absorption, Adsorption and Coverage in Cosmetics

Jarchem has added a green clay to its Jarxotic Naturescrubs line that provides absorption, adsorption and coverage to cosmetic formulations.

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.

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.

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.