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Sep 01, 2010 | 10:57 AM CDT
Damage Control
By: Rachel Grabenhofer, C&T magazine
The typical overall summer experience for me—i.e., a little sunburn; lots of dry, damaged hair; and maybe a slushy—strongly coincides with this edition of Cosmetics & Toiletries magazine in that product developers have devised means of damage control for consumers like me.
Sep 01, 2010 | 10:27 AM CDT
Assessing the Targeting Conditioning Performance of Cationic Polymers
By: Paquita Erazo-Majewicz, PhD, John A. Graham, P…
The distribution of a conditioning shampoo’s cationic polymers and silicone oils along the hair fiber defines its performance. Therefore in the present paper, researchers conduct spectroscopy and microscopy measurements to assess the polymer and silicone deposition of various conditioning systems on hair fibers, the results of which are used to compare efficacy.
Aug 23, 2010 | 10:05 AM CDT
Improving Dispersion in Gels/Emulsions with Granulated Carbomer
Evonik Goldschmidt GmbH has introduced a granulated carbomer to improve dispersion in cosmetic or pharmaceutical emulsions and gels.
Aug 17, 2010 | 05:07 PM CDT
Comparatively Speaking: Carbomer vs. Alkyl Carbomer
By: Anthony J. O'Lenick Jr., Siltech LLC
Tony O’Lenick looks to Sergio R.S. Costa, of Chemflex Quimica, to explain the difference between carbomer, a series of polymers of acrylic acid, and alkyl carbomer, copolylmerized acrylic acid and alkyl acrylate.
Aug 17, 2010 | 09:26 AM CDT
Coconut-derived Hydrotropes for Natural Cosmetics
Colonial Chemical Inc. has launched two vegetable-derived replacements for petroleum-based hydrotropes to formulate natural personal care products.
Aug 10, 2010 | 04:50 PM CDT
Comparatively Speaking: Silicone Anionics and Cationics vs. Soft Complex for Hair Care
By: Anthony J. O'Lenick Jr., Siltech LLC
The presence of ionic groups affects silicone in an analogous way to how ionic groups affect fatty surfactants. Here, Tony O'Lenick explains how molecular modifications to silicones can result in ionic complexes that are soluble in water and compatible with each other.
Aug 10, 2010 | 03:43 PM CDT
Study Predicts Silicone Growth in Personal Care and Beyond
Silicone use is on the rise, according to a study from The Freedonia Group Inc., and of the industries driving its growth—to an anticipated US $3.6 billion market by 2014—the personal care industry remains one of the drivers.
Jul 22, 2010 | 10:51 AM CDT
Argan Conditioner to Smooth, Moisturize Hair
Kiehls has created a line of hair care products that smooth frizzy hair without weighing it down. Superbly Smoothing, which offers a shampoo, a conditioner and a hair mask, is said to moisturize hair and impart shine.
Jul 19, 2010 | 10:38 AM CDT
Study Finds Growth in Beauty-related Nanotechnology Patents
The number of nanotechnology patents related to personal care products has grown 103% in the past seven years, according to an analysis of world patent activity published by the IP Solutions business of Thomson Reuters.
Jul 15, 2010 | 10:57 AM CDT
Cleaning Hair Without Water
Alberto Culver International Inc. has added a line to its TRESemmé brand that cleans and refreshes hair without water.