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Mar 28, 2012 | 08:49 AM CDT
Patent Picks—PUFA Production, Biodegradable Elastomers, Xanthohumol-Enriched Hop Extract and More
By: Rachel L. Grabenhofer, Cosmetics & Toiletries …
Chosen biweekly for their relevance to personal care, Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources. This edition features eco-friendly and sustainable processes as well as nature-derived ingredients for personal care applications.
Mar 26, 2012 | 03:21 PM CDT
Winners Announced for Cosmetics & Toiletries R&D Awards and Innovation Zone Awards
At the In-Cosmetics Awards Ceremony on April 17, 2012, Cosmetics & Toiletries announced the winners for the 2012 Cosmetics & Toiletries R&D Awards. In addition, In-Cosmetics named the winners for its Innovation Zone Awards.
Mar 01, 2012 | 03:52 PM CST
Lab Lessons—Wise Words From the Bench With Robert Hefford, PhD
By: Katie Anderson (Schaefer), Cosmetics & Toiletr…
Although hair is technically dead, the hair care industry is alive and well thanks to the skill sets driving hair care brands—and no one knows this better than Robert Hefford, PhD. Although he has formulated in other categories, Hefford is a true hair care expert, having conducted basic research, formulating, testing, package design, scale-up and more for some of the industry’s top brands. Here, he recounts some of his experiences over the past three decades.
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Feb 22, 2012 | 07:30 AM CST
Straightening Hair Safely With Cystine and Without Formaldehyde
To answer consumers’ desires for straight hair, and comply omit unsafe straightening ingredients, Croda has developed the Cystine Hair Smoothing System, which gently relaxes the hair’s natural curl without added formaldehyde.
Feb 13, 2012 | 11:02 AM CST
Read the Label Online: Güd by Burt's Bees Floral Cherrynova Natural Nourishing Shampoo
By: Susan Raffy, Susan Raffy Consulting
This online-only "Read the Label" reviews finished products to discuss why specific ingredients were used in the formulations. Here, Güd by Burt’s Bees' Floral Cherrynova Natural Nourishing Shampoo is discussed.
Feb 07, 2012 | 11:02 AM CST
Silicones for Feel in Hair and Skin Formulations
NuSil Technology LLC has introduced two silicones for personal care.
Jan 31, 2012 | 01:25 PM CST
Eco-friendly, Nonflammable Liquified Gas Propellant
In response to current and possible future restrictions on hydrofluorocarbon (HFC), Honeywell has introduced a propellant that performs like an HFC but exhibits favorable environmental properties.
Jan 27, 2012 | 10:22 AM CST
Silicone Microemulsion Hair Conditioning Agent
Evonik Industries AG has launched a silicone emulsion conditioning agent for hair that serves additional benefits such as heat protection and color retention.
Jan 25, 2012 | 09:10 AM CST
Comparatively Speaking: Dye vs. Pigment
By: Anthony J. O'Lenick Jr., Siltech LLC; and Nick…
Tony O'Lenick collaborated with Nick Morante to develop a four-part series of the "Comparatively Speaking" column that focuses on color. This is the second in the series, where Morante helps explain the difference between a dye and a pigment.
Jan 06, 2012 | 01:48 PM CST
SCC Annual Meeting Provides Insights for the Future
By: Katie Anderson (Schaefer), Cosmetics & Toiletr…
This year’s Annual Scientific Meeting and Technology Showcase, held on Dec. 8–9, 2011, at the New York Hilton and Towers Hotel by the Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC), not only highlighted the latest raw materials, it also gave insight on developments for future active makeup, hand hygiene products and polymer architectures.