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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.
Dec 23, 2005 | 04:44 PM CST
Shampoo Formulation: The Basics
By: Ken Klein, Cosmetech Laboratories
To the uninitiated, formulation of shampoos seems easy! It’s a one-phase, water-based surfactant blend that foams! Simple, isn’t it? While that may indeed be the case when compared to inherently unstable systems, such as emulsions, many complications may arise that make it a more complex task than may first meet the eye.
Dec 23, 2005 | 03:29 PM CST
A Photoprotection Polymer for Hair Care
By: Yin Z. Hessefort, Wayne M. Carlson and Mingli …
UV protection hair care products in the current marketplace are mainly monomeric and adopted from skin care, therefore lacking substantivity and water solubility. This article reviews the detrimental effects of each range of UV light to hair and presents experimental results showing the sun protection performance of polyamide-2 for both hair morphology and artificial hair color fading.
Dec 23, 2005 | 02:59 PM CST
Evaluating Shampoo Foam
By: Ken Klein
There is probably no personal care category that is more competitive than shampoos. With this in mind, formulators of shampoos are asked by marketing to develop products to both appeal to consumers and perform (whatever “perform” means).
Dec 19, 2005 | 01:39 AM CST
Silicone Quaternary Microemulsion: A Multifunctional Product for Hair Care
By: Todd Ostergaard, Alvaro Gomes, Kim Quackenbush…
A new multifunctional silicone quaternary polymer microemulsion for hair offers conditioning, as well as protection from heat, improved permanent color retention, enhanced body and volume, and product clarity.
Dec 19, 2005 | 01:37 AM CST
Using Polyquaternium-64 to Condition Damaged Hair
By: Kunio Shimada, Ph.D., NOF Corporation, Life Sc…
Studies reported here show that by forming a gel layer that coats the surfaces of damaged hair fibers, this new, cationic, biomimetic copolymer helps to restore the appearance of healthy hair.
Dec 13, 2005 | 11:26 PM CST
Ethnic Hair and Scalp Disorders
By: Valerie D. Callender and Cherie M. Young, Howa…
This article surveys the racial differences of hair, and then focuses on African-Americans, their hair grooming practices and how these practices relate to the common hair and scalp disorders unique to this population.