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Jan 29, 2013 | 03:19 PM CST
Protect and Preserve Hair Color with Hydrolyzed Quinoa
Through advancements in protein chemistry, TRI-K has discovered new benefits that effectively retain hair color through a natural and sustainable platform. Quinoa Pro EX (INCI: Hydrolyzed Quinoa) is a hydrolyzed protein that penetrates the hair shaft to prevent damage while adding control and manageability.
Jan 29, 2013 | 02:36 PM CST
Silicone Hair Volumizer and Conditioner
Chemsil has combined a cationic hindered amino silicone polymer with an organic quaternium salt to create a microemulsion that increases hair volume while conditioning in conditioning hair formulations.
Jan 22, 2013 | 05:24 PM CST
Patent Picks— Emolliency, Antioxidant, Colorstay and Styling Benefits in Hair
By: Rachel L. Grabenhofer
Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources. This edition features patents related to hair care, including hair styling, conditioning, colorstay and more.
Jan 22, 2013 | 04:18 PM CST
Shiseido Uncovers Eyelash Growth Power in Zizyphus Jujuba
Shiseido has discovered that Zizyphus jujuba fruit extract promotes the growth rate of eyelashes.This research follows previous findings by the company that eyelashes grow differently than scalp hair.
Jan 16, 2013 | 09:42 AM CST
2013 R&D Awards Finalists Announced
Cosmetics & Toiletries is pleased to present the finalists for its 2013 R&D Awards, which honor ingredients for their innovative design and finished products for the novelty and craft of their formulation.
Jan 15, 2013 | 12:30 PM CST
Croda Acquires Assets of Innovachem, LLC
Acquisition adds patented product portfolio to Croda’s range of ingredients, including a quaternized panthenol and multifunctional emollient ester with enhanced skin conditioning functionality.
Jan 04, 2013 | 12:15 PM CST
A Dermatological View—Scalp Irritation From Hair Care Chemicals
By: Hongbo Zhai, MD, and Howard I. Maibach, MD, Un…
While scalp irritation also can be caused by contact with physical or biological agents, this column will discuss the irritation resulting from hair chemicals. The desire for a specific hairstyle or color can render the scalp exposed to different hair chemicals that may result to scalp irritation.
Jan 04, 2013 | 10:12 AM CST
Lab Lessons—Wise Words From the Bench with Gene Frank
By: Katie Anderson, Cosmetics & Toiletries magazin…
On Nov. 13, 2012, Frank was awarded the Stanley Allured Lifetime Achievement Award by the MWSCC for his dedication to the chapter and the education of its future members. Frank serves as a role model for those navigating the murky waters of cosmetic science, and his experience in R&D, for both contract and retail cosmetic manufacturing, provides a unique view for those just starting out.
Jan 02, 2013 | 09:28 AM CST
Patent Picks—Selective Microbial Growth/Inhibition, Gentle Disinfectants, Improved Resistance and More
By: Rachel L. Grabenhofer
Chosen for their relevance to, or potential application in, cosmetics and personal care products, Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources. This edition features new technologies for preservation and antimicrobial benefits.
Dec 19, 2012 | 04:21 PM CST
Hair/Testing Expert, Evans, Joins Cosmetics & Toiletries Board
Cosmetics & Toiletries is pleased to welcome Trefor Evans, PhD, to its highly esteemed Scientific Advisory Board. Evans has worked in the hair care industry for more 20 years, with the majority of his time spent as a manager in the product development labs of Helene Curtis and Unilever.