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Jan 31, 2012 | 01:25 PM CST
Eco-friendly, Nonflammable Liquified Gas Propellant
In response to current and possible future restrictions on hydrofluorocarbon (HFC), Honeywell has introduced a propellant that performs like an HFC but exhibits favorable environmental properties.
Jan 27, 2012 | 10:22 AM CST
Silicone Microemulsion Hair Conditioning Agent
Evonik Industries AG has launched a silicone emulsion conditioning agent for hair that serves additional benefits such as heat protection and color retention.
Jan 25, 2012 | 09:10 AM CST
Comparatively Speaking: Dye vs. Pigment
By: Anthony J. O'Lenick Jr., Siltech LLC; and Nick…
Tony O'Lenick collaborated with Nick Morante to develop a four-part series of the "Comparatively Speaking" column that focuses on color. This is the second in the series, where Morante helps explain the difference between a dye and a pigment.
Jan 06, 2012 | 01:48 PM CST
SCC Annual Meeting Provides Insights for the Future
By: Katie Anderson (Schaefer), Cosmetics & Toiletr…
This year’s Annual Scientific Meeting and Technology Showcase, held on Dec. 8–9, 2011, at the New York Hilton and Towers Hotel by the Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC), not only highlighted the latest raw materials, it also gave insight on developments for future active makeup, hand hygiene products and polymer architectures.
Jan 05, 2012 | 04:39 PM CST
Sustainability Endures
By: Rachel Grabenhofer, Cosmetics & Toiletries mag…
Are we tired yet of the word sustainability? I know I am (although I blatantly used it in the headline). Colleagues from the Midwest Chapter of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists and I recently debated this as we planned an education session and considered this topic.
Jan 05, 2012 | 04:33 PM CST
Hair Color Vibrance Factor to Characterize Shine and Color Intensity*
By: Timothy Gao, PhD; Peter Landa; Regan Tillou; a…
To evaluate the comprehensive effects of shine and color intensity in hair, a hair color vibrance factor has been developed to enable new claims for hair dye formulas and after-dye treatments. Experimental results described here show how varying the ingredients in shine spray and hair dye formulas affect this factor and correlate with subjective panelist assessments.
Jan 05, 2012 | 03:43 PM CST
Lab Lessons—Wise Words From the Bench With George Deckner
By: Katie Anderson (Schaefer), Cosmetics & Toiletr…
According to George Deckner, research fellow at Procter and Gamble (P&G), the key to being an innovative formulator is knowing material science. “Materials are what lead formulation innovation. The formulation stuff is easy to get when you understand material science.”
Jan 05, 2012 | 03:32 PM CST
Repairing Hair with Natural Actives
By: Jean-Christophe Choulot, PhD ALES Group
The present article reviews the structure of hair and various types of hair damage, demonstrating that repair treatments must intervene at several levels within hair. While film-forming agents are often used, they slow or prevent the penetration of actives. A hair serum including natural actives and omitting these film-formers was thus formulated and tested for its repair capabilities.
Jan 05, 2012 | 03:23 PM CST
Sustainability: Trends in Polymers and Surfactants for Hair Care
By: Michael J. Fevola, PhD, Johnson & Johnson; Cam…
Market trends are driving the development of polymer and surfactant ingredients toward natural origins—in particular, plants. In this article, the authors review some of the recent trends in green surfactants and polymers for hair care. One interesting technology transfer trend is the use of hydrogen-bonded supramolecular networks to produce self-healing fixative films.
Jan 05, 2012 | 03:09 PM CST
Ingredient Profile—Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
By: Michael J. Fevola, PhD, Johnson & Johnson
Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride (GHPTC) is one of the most widely used cationic polymers in the personal care industry. GHTPC is employed primarily as a conditioning agent in shampoos and body washes. In many of these rinse-off products, it is also a critical deposition aid for the delivery of active ingredients and hydrophobic conditioning agents, e.g., silicones, to the skin and hair.