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May 07, 2012 | 04:10 PM CDT
Sense, Repair and Protect
Croda Inc. presents ingredients focused on sensory benefits, i.e., look and feel; active conditioning; and UV protection, which the company demonstrates through four major market themes: create, indulge, protect and thrive.
May 04, 2012 | 01:33 PM CDT
Polymers and Thickeners for Styling, Cleansing
Lubrizol will showcase three product innovations including a fixative polymer for styling mousses, a polymer for improved electrolyte compatibility and a thickener for mild surfactant formulas, among others.
May 04, 2012 | 12:33 PM CDT
Natural Surfactants and Emulsifiers
Jarchem will present its natural surfactants and emulsifiers during the NY SCC Suppliers' Day.
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May 03, 2012 | 04:58 PM CDT
Build the Basics, Optimize Products, Formulate Naturals and Penetrate Skin
In addition to courses for the beginning chemist, natural products and optimization of formulas, Cosmetics & Toiletries has added Physiology of the Skin, featuring Zoe Diana Draelos, MD, to its online training program. Buy at Suppliers' Day and save! Visit booth 1345.
May 03, 2012 | 02:35 PM CDT
Advances in Hair Styling
By: Raymond Rigoletto; Anand Mahadeshwar, PhD; Lin…
All hair styling formulations start with a framework that is adjusted to obtain the correct viscosity, flow, etc. Auxiliary ingredients are then added to fine-tune the formula with respect to aesthetics, benefits and compliance. This excerpt from the May 2012 issue of Cosmetics & Toiletries presents a review of the components in hair styling products.
May 02, 2012 | 08:45 AM CDT
Patent Picks—Pumice Capillary Treatment, Protein-fixing Agents and More for Hair
By: Rachel L. Grabenhofer
Chosen biweekly for their relevance to personal care, Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources. This edition highlights patents for hair styling and repair.
Apr 30, 2012 | 01:19 PM CDT
Biodegradable Surfactants for Cleansing Applications
The Dow Chemical Company launched bio-based surfactants for personal care during In-Cosmetics in Barcelona. The products were designed to be milder to the skin and hair, and have an improved environmental profile.
Apr 27, 2012 | 12:35 PM CDT
Growth in Silicones Forecasted Through 2016
According to a market report by ReportsnReports, the US silicones industry is expected to grow through the year 2016, with increasing output in cosmetics and personal care products.
Apr 16, 2012 | 01:38 PM CDT
Silicones for Shine and Conditioning in Hair Care
At In-Cosmetics in Barcelona, Bluestar Silicones added two silicones to its Mirasil line, one designed to add shine and one designed to condition.
Mar 30, 2012 | 02:36 PM CDT
Ingredient Profile—Dimethicone
By: Michael J. Fevola, PhD
Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), more commonly known as dimethicone, is the most widely utilized silicone material in cosmetics and personal care. It is found in a wide variety of rinse-off and leave-on products such as shampoos, hair conditioners, skin moisturizers and color cosmetics.