Chosen biweekly for their relevance to personal care, Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources. This edition features patents related to color cosmetics and makeup technologies.

May 11, 2011 | 04:44 PM CDT

NY SCC Suppliers' Day: Highlights from Day Two

Continuing its live report from the New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NY SCC) Suppliers' Day, Cosmetics & Toiletries magazine presents a few highlights from day two of the show, including color technology launches, naturals and preservatives, among others.

While the trend for natural and more eco-friendly ingredients at this year's show may come as no suprise, innovations launched in the color category—beyond just a new shade—are less common and therefore worth noting, especially considering the regulatory hurdles for which they are being designed to address. For instance, as reported on day one, Colipa is expected to release guidance suggesting that cosmetics contain less than 100 ppm heavy metal.

As Suppliers' Day 2011 closed, exibitors and attendees alike left feeling confident that the industry has survived the economic downturn, as evidenced by the continued innovative ingredient launches, which ensure an even better future.

May 11, 2011 | 06:54 AM CDT

NY SCC Suppliers’ Day: Show Highlights

Cosmetics & Toiletries magazine presents highlights from day one of the New York Chapter of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists Suppliers' Day, including technology launches for hair conditioning, PEG-free thickening, naturals, photostability and low heavy metal content-pigments, among other trends.

May 02, 2011 | 02:17 PM CDT

Fiction Turned Fact

By: Rachel Grabenhofer, Cosmetics & Toiletries mag…

Whether one feels that cosmetics should perform such feats is, of course, a separate issue; but in the end, science fiction is becoming fact and being bottled up for sale at cosmetic retailers near you.

May 02, 2011 | 01:50 PM CDT

A Review of Nail Polish: The Industrial Cosmetic

By: Frank C. Pagano, PhD, Chanel Inc.

In the present article, nail polish is reviewed for its function as a decorative coating for the nails. In addition, formulation requirements are described to assist nail polish developers in achieving both the desired decorative effects as well as the necessary performance as a coating.

May 02, 2011 | 01:22 PM CDT

Formula Anatomy Deciphered—Nail Polish

By: Eric. S. Abrutyn, TPC2 Advisors Ltd., Inc.

The fingernail or nail plate is a complex matrix comprising closely packed keratinized epithelial cells or onychocytes—cross-linked cysteine bond matrix proteins containing inorganic elements such as sulfur as well as calcium, sodium, iron, aluminum, copper, etc.

Mar 24, 2011 | 04:25 PM CDT

Comparatively Speaking: Natural- vs. Mineral-based Colorants

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

Industry expert Tony O'Lenick turns to Nick Morante of Nick Morante Consultants to explain the difference between natural colorants and mineral-based colorants with a special focus on iron oxides and the difference in the regulation of iron oxides in the United States and Europe.

Mar 24, 2011 | 02:15 PM CDT

Lentil Pore Reduction for a Primed Skin Surface

NARS has added two primers to its Pro-Prime line—one designed to refine the look of pores to regulate shine to impart a matte look to skin and one designed to prime the skin while protecting against environmental stressors.

Mar 24, 2011 | 12:35 PM CDT