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Dec 13, 2005 | 11:05 PM CST
Anti-dandruff Efficacy of Sodium Shale Oil Sulfonate Versus Coal Tar
By: Guido Gayko, PhD, Jürgen Warnecke, MD and Clau…
Coal tar is an effective antidandruff active, but it contains compounds that are proven carcinogens. In this article sodium shale oil sulfonate is shown in preliminary results for the first time to have antidandruff efficacy equivalent to that of coal tar with none of coal tar’s toxic potential.
Dec 13, 2005 | 11:03 PM CST
Evaluating Polyimide-1, a Styling Resin for Gel and Mousse Formulations
By: Nancy Clements, International Specialty Produc…
This article surveys a variety of tests used to evaluate polyimide-1, a new hair styling resin, by comparing its performance against that of PVP in gel and mousse formulations.
Dec 13, 2005 | 11:01 PM CST
Protecting Against UV-induced Degradation and Enhancing Shine
By: Philippe Maillan, Anna Gripp, Fintan Sit, Rola…
The data presented shows polysilicone-15 demonstrates the ability to perform as a UV fi lter for hair protection and decreases the combing force necessary after irradiation to sample hair tresses in addition to enhancing the shine attribute of a formulated product.
Dec 13, 2005 | 10:45 PM CST
Effect of New Regulations on Hair Colouring Products in the EU
By: R.J.W. Hefford, Independent Cosmetic Advice Lt…
The author suggests that current and evolving regulations may lead to a positive list and fewer allowed raw materials for hair colouring products in the European Union.
Dec 13, 2005 | 10:17 PM CST
Innovations in Hair Styling Technology
By: Randy Schueller and Perry Romanowski, Alberto-…
The regulatory climate for cosmetic products is becoming more difficult for formulators. Here, the authors describe how new rules have inspired cosmetic chemists to use a variety of strategies and partner with raw material suppliers and packaging houses in order to provide consumers with what they want.
Dec 13, 2005 | 10:15 PM CST
Advances in Polymers for Hair Conditioning Shampoos
By: Robert Y. Lochhead and Lisa R. Huisinga, Schoo…
The dilution-deposition mechanism is the core of the modern conditioning shampoo. It is described here, along with polymer inventions that enhance benefits and improve the clarity of conditioning shampoos, and enable conditioning from shampoos that do not contain a cationic polymer.
Dec 13, 2005 | 10:13 PM CST
Advances in Polymers for Hair Styling
By: Robert Y. Lochhead and Lisa R. Huisinga, Schoo…
Block and graft copolymers, including some produced by living free-radical polymerization, are among the new hair fixative polymers surveyed in this article. Other new polymers offer advantages in hair styling gels, hair straightening and hair conditioning.
Nov 01, 2005 | 04:14 PM CST
Antichaotropic Salts for Stabilizing Cysteine
By: Albert Shansky, PhD, Albert Shansky Consultant…
Antichaotropic salts stabilize cysteine by lowering the water activity in an aqueous solution. This technique can be used to extend the shelf life of cysteine permanent wave solutions.
Nov 01, 2005 | 02:59 PM CST
Recent Polymer Technologies for Hair Care
By: Bernice Ridley and Colleen M. Rocafort, Ciba S…
More than 20 polymers from seven companies are reviewed in this survey of recent polymer technologies for hair care. A variety of new functions and multifunctionalities are seen in these products launched within the past two years.
Nov 01, 2005 | 02:52 PM CST
Torsional Behavior of Human Hair by Single Fiber Torsion Pendulum Method
By: Y. K. Kamath, TRI
Torsional properties are described by the author as a method to distinguish between the surface and the bulk effects of actives in hair formulations.