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Oct 01, 2012 | 02:06 PM CDT
Formula Troubleshooting—Anhydrous Product Instability
By: Peter Tsolis, The Estée Lauder Companies; and …
Many anhydrous products are mixtures of oils, esters, fatty alcohols, waxes, preservatives, fragrances and various pigments. Combining these materials is a complex undertaking, and varying the concentration even slightly changes the dynamics and aesthetics of the final product; in the worst cases, it causes instability.
Sep 04, 2012 | 11:14 AM CDT
Specialty Pigments: Properties and Effects
By: Edwin B. Faulkner, Sun Chemical Corp.
Specialty pigments bring unique effects to personal care products, thus they are an important class of color additives for the decorative cosmetic industry. Presented here is a review of their properties and benefits, including mechanisms of refraction and reflection, as well as regulatory considerations.
Sep 04, 2012 | 11:02 AM CDT
Ingredient Profile—Mica
By: Michael J. Fevola, PhD, Johnson & Johnson
Mica is an inorganic material found in a wide variety of cosmetic and personal care products. Its use has been reported in more than 7,100 products, making it one of the most important mineral ingredients used in cosmetics.
Aug 27, 2012 | 12:10 PM CDT
Color Changing Effect Pigments
Kobo Products Inc. has introduced a line of iridescent effect pigments that exhibit color travel. Kobopearl Perpetuals travel from one color to another, as displayed by their trade names.
Aug 21, 2012 | 04:23 PM CDT
Erythrulose and DHA Self-tanning Compound
Spec-chem Industry Inc. has launched a self-tanning solution.
Aug 14, 2012 | 02:24 PM CDT
Ashland Creates Color Essentials Program for Innovative Formulation
Ashland Specialty Ingredients, a commercial unit of Ashland Inc., has launched Color Essentials, a portfolio of color cosmetic formulations designed to offer novel product concepts and higher levels of value to color cosmetics formulators looking to improve aesthetics, sensory benefits and long-lasting waterproofing.
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 24, 2012 | 11:57 AM CDT
Comparatively Speaking: Good vs. Bad Hair Color
By: Anthony J. O'Lenick Jr., Siltech LLC, and Nick…
Tony O’Lenick asks color expert Nick Morante to differentiate between a good hair color and a bad hair color, noting how water minerals, color-treated hair, bleaching and more can affect the final color.
Jul 18, 2012 | 04:01 PM CDT
Grass-based Moisturizing Powder for Color Cosmetics
Sederma has sourced a species of grass to allow for the creation of moisturizing powder makeup.
Jun 20, 2012 | 08:14 AM CDT
Patent Picks—Zebra Fish Peptides, Functionalized Adjuvants, Co-jetting and More
By: Rachel L. Grabenhofer
Chosen biweekly for their relevance to personal care, "Patent Picks" are taken from publicly available sources. This edition features technologies related to sunless tanning, skin protection and anti-aging skin care.