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Nov 25, 2009 | 07:05 AM CST
Comparatively Speaking: Surface Tension in Water vs. in Formulation
By: Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr., Siltech LLC
Many published studies of surfactants use pure surfactant in distilled water. However, a formulation is almost never a single surfactant in water. Here, industry expert Tony O'Lenick compares the surface tension of a surfactant added in water with that in a formulation.
Nov 19, 2009 | 10:26 AM CST
Naturally Derived Pearlizing Compound for Bath/Shower
Colonial Chemical has developed a concentrated dispersion of pearlizing compounds for bath and shower applications that is free of sulfates and ethylene oxide.
Nov 17, 2009 | 10:03 AM CST
CosmeticsXchange Stirs Up Cosmetic Creativity
By: Katie Schaefer, Cosmetics & Toiletries magazin…
The second annual CosmeticsXchange (CTX) began Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009, with an evening cocktail reception to break the ice. Held at the Arizona Grand Resort in Phoenix, USA, attendees mingled around the pool among colleagues and peers and discussed various topics of importance within the cosmetics R&D industry.
Nov 11, 2009 | 09:07 AM CST
Wrinkle-blurring Film Former for Mobility, Stability
Centerchem has introduced a polymer chain network that imparts sensory elegance as well as fine line- and wrinkle-blurring effects in skin care and color cosmetic applications. In addition, it stabilizes w/s and s/w emulsions.
Nov 10, 2009 | 04:40 PM CST
Comparatively Speaking: Aqueous Surfactant vs. Silicone Surfactant
By: Anthony J. O'Lenick Jr., Siltech LLC
Industry expert Anthony O'Lenick Jr. explains the difference between molecules that act like surfactants for aqueous systems versus oil systems.
Oct 28, 2009 | 08:10 AM CDT
Comparatively Speaking: Solubility in Surfactants vs. Compounds
By: Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr., Siltech LLC
Anthony J. O'Lenick provides a brief overview of solubility as the key to surfactant activity and compares it with compounds such as sodium chloride, for the benefit of novice formulators.
Oct 20, 2009 | 05:06 PM CDT
Natural Surfactants for Gentle, High Foam Cleansing
Colonial Chemical has introduced natural surfactants to provide mild cleansing and high foaming properties in wash-off applications including sulfate-free products.
Oct 14, 2009 | 10:22 AM CDT
Dry Skin Cream Wash with Natural Exfoliation
The Ahava Water Lily & Guarana Velvet Cream Wash was formulated for normal to dry skin. It is enhanced with a combination of water lily to promote calmness and tranquility and guarana to gently stimulate the senses.
Jul 28, 2009 | 09:48 AM CDT
Imparting Sparkle in the Shower
Nivea has launched a moisturizing body wash that imparts a sparkle to skin in the shower.
Jun 30, 2009 | 11:07 AM CDT
Surfactants and Cleansing Products
By: Eric Abrutyn, TPC2 Advisors Ltd., Inc.
Today, cleansing products are available in solid bar, liquid and gel forms and can be based on alkaline salts and synthetic and natural surfactants. When substituted for alkaline salts, synthetic and natural surfactants improve the foam structure and mildness of formulas.