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Feb 28, 2006 | 05:53 PM CST
Silicone Amino Elastomer Emulsion for Conditioning and Styling Performance
By: Álvaro Gomes, Daniel F. de Almeida and Camilla…
A nonionic emulsion based on silicone amino elastomer technology enhances hair conditioning and styling, as demonstrated in tests of combing force, curl retention, sensory characteristics, thermal protection and frizz control.
Feb 27, 2006 | 01:09 PM CST
Hair Styling Agent Puts Spring into Curls
A new curl-styling agent from Croda is specially designed to hold high energy, frizz-free styles.
Feb 15, 2006 | 10:59 AM CST
Hair Care Product Sales Reach Nearly US$1.7 billion in the UK
In a recent report giving an overview of the British hair care market, hair care products amounted to EUR 1.4 billion (approximately US$1.7 billion), 7 percent higher than in 1999.
Jan 11, 2006 | 05:30 PM CST
Silicone Compounds–New Formulation Possibilities
By: Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr., Siltech LLC; Thomas …
Tapping into little understood products selected from a class of well known compounds can provide formulation advantages. PEG/PPG dimethicone compounds, alkyl dimethicone compounds and alkyl PEG/PPG dimethicone compounds are three classes of compounds that offer far more utility in personal care products than is generally appreciated by formulators.
Jan 11, 2006 | 05:28 PM CST
A New Class of Gelators: Exploring the Compatibility in Cosmetics
By: Arianna Friggeri, Kjeld J. C. van Bommel, Menn…
The authors describe a new class of low molecular weight gelators (LMWGs) that are highly compatible with cosmetic ingredients such as surfactants and various solvents; they are also capable of gelating O/W emulsions without the need for emulsifiers or stabilizers.
Jan 06, 2006 | 10:32 AM CST
Ciba Highlights Conditioning Polymer
Ciba Specialty Chemicals highlights a new conditioning polymer for relaxed and damaged hair.
Dec 23, 2005 | 05:51 PM CST
A New Dimension in Hairstyling–VP/Methacrylamide/Vinyl Imidazole Copolymer
By: C. Wood, S. Nguyen-Kim and P. Hoessel,l BASF A…
Data on friction, hardness, tack and other mechanical properties obtained from a nanoindenter on an atomic force microscope combined with conventional stress strain measurements demonstrate the potential of VP/methacrylamide/vinylimadazole copolymer , a new hairstyling polymer.
Dec 23, 2005 | 05:50 PM CST
Performance and Sensorial Benefits of Cationic Guar in Hair Care Applications
By: Stephanie Chiron
Cationic guars have demonstrated ability to manage the surface of the hair. This article discusses their physico-chemical properties, their hair conditioning and repairing properties, and their impact on foam sensorial aspects.
Dec 23, 2005 | 05:46 PM CST
A Brief Review of Polymer/Surfactant Interaction
By: Robert Y. Lochhead and Lisa R. Huisinga, The I…
In this article, the significance of parameters such as correlation length (blob size), micelle structure, comicellization, polymer adsorption conformation and coacervate structure are introduced with relevance to the conceptual appreciation of polymer-surfactant interactions and its bearing on recent advances in conditioning shampoos.
Dec 23, 2005 | 04:50 PM CST
Esters from Vegetable Sources with Care Effects for Hair
By: Tim Morris and Michael Hansberry, Cognis Corp.…
Esters derived from vegetable sources are becoming increasingly important as a class of active ingredients that deliver effective care benefits when properly formulated into hair cleansing products.