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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.
Jan 04, 2012 | 09:09 AM CST
Patent Picks—Reducing Friction, Gentle Cleansing and Improving Dry Conditioning in Hair
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 hair care formulating.
Dec 21, 2011 | 09:16 AM CST
Patent Picks—Effervescent Surfactants, Vegetal Thickeners, Controlled Delivery 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 patents related to sensory attributes in hair and skin care.
Dec 19, 2011 | 11:01 AM CST
Polymers for Rheology and Conditioning in Hair and Skin
DKSH’s Performance Materials business unit has collaborated with a polymer manufacturer to launch two polymer lines to its Luna range of products.
Dec 19, 2011 | 10:38 AM CST
Brown Algae Extract for Improved Hair Health and Shine
Provital has sourced brown algae to create an active said to reconstruct damaged hair fibers and impart shine.