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Jun 11, 2013 | 03:57 PM CDT
Symrise Introduces Algae Extracts for Hair Thickening and Self-tanning
Symrise has introduced two algae extracts, one designed to prevent hair loss, strengthen hair and make it thicker, while the other serves as a dual-action self-tanner for face and body.
May 31, 2013 | 11:42 AM CDT
It's All in the Perception
By: Rachel Grabenhofer, Cosmetics & Toiletries…
Thinking about products, consumer happiness is an outcome of consumer perception. And as the industry knows, consumer perception is crucial to product success. It’s the difference between skepticism and trust, like and dislike, and, ultimately, the sale or no sale
May 31, 2013 | 11:41 AM CDT
Sustainable Ingredients Science: Natural Oils
By: Giorgio Dell'Acqua, PhD, Freedom Actives Corp.
However, the growing market demand for natural alternatives to synthetic is pushing brands to continue to consider the use of natural oils in their formulations.
May 31, 2013 | 11:37 AM CDT
Assessing the Impact of Hair Damage Types on Color Retention
By: Denis Bendejacq, PhD, Solvay
This article reviews and assesses damage types caused to hair before and after artificial coloration, i.e., by bleaching, perming, heat treatment, UV exposure and shampooing, to compare how they impact color durability individually and combined. Formulation emerges as the key to designing shampoos that efficiently deliver actives to improve color protection against these and other damage types.
May 31, 2013 | 08:46 AM CDT
Shiseido Partners for Research on Hair Regenerative Technology
Through a framework agreement for a technical partnership, Shiseido is working on this development with Canadian bio-venture company RepliCel.
May 29, 2013 | 04:24 PM CDT
Water Content, Nanoparticles and Skin Penetration in Brazil: Lindo Maravilhoso!
By: Rachel Grabenhofer, Cosmetics & Toiletries…
Water content, surfactants, thickeners, actives, nanoparticles and skin penetration were among the hot topics presented at the biennial XXI COLAMIQC congress of the Latin American and Iberian cosmetic chemists. Held May 14-16, 2013, in São Paulo, technical sessions were paired alongside the FCE Cosmetique exhibition and trade show for both the cosmetics and pharmaceuticals industries.
May 28, 2013 | 09:31 AM CDT
Read the Label Online: Motions Straight Finish Heat Styled System
By: Susan Raffy, Susan Raffy Consulting
Unilever's Motions Straight Finish Heat Styled System claims to be an innovative, 3-step product line that, with the help of heat styling tools, allows women with natural hair textures to go from curly to straight and back again, without losing their curls.
May 22, 2013 | 10:05 AM CDT
Patent Picks—Natural Genipin Dye, Stopping Grays, Boosting Suds and More in Hair
By: Rachel L. Grabenhofer, Cosmetics & Toiletries…
Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources and review recent patents and patent applications in cosmetics, personal care and peripheral markets. This edition features technologies related to hair care and growth.
May 10, 2013 | 12:06 PM CDT
Bell, Mintel Focus on Top Fragrance Trends to Look for in Beauty
At its 2013 Fragrance Workshop, Bell Flavors & Fragrances discussed a range of topics affecting fragrance in the beauty industry, as well as looked fragrance in candles and olfactive descriptions.
May 08, 2013 | 03:21 PM CDT
Researchers Identify Vitiligo Cause and Compound for Hair/Skin Repigmentation
Researchers from the University of Bradford and E.M. Arndt University of Griefswald have hypothesized the cause of vitiligo by repigmenting hair/skin with a compound activated by UVB oxidation. Although this treatment was developed as an answer for those suffering with vitiligo, it may also serve as an intervention for aging hair.