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May 01, 2008 | 11:38 AM CDT
Testing Polysilicone-19 for Hair Conditioning and UV Protection Claims
By: Sascha Herrwerth, Holger I. Leidreiter, Uta Ko…
Polysilicone-19, a new cationic siloxane copolymer for rinse-off shampoos and conditioners, is shown here to protect dyed hair against UV fading and damage and to provide a conditioning effect.
Apr 22, 2008 | 02:37 PM CDT
Prolonging Hair Removal Treatments
Laboratoires Sérobiologiques (LS), the active ingredient business of Cognis Care Chemicals, has introduced a mild, preservative-free, plant-based active that prolongs and enhances hair removal treatments.
Apr 09, 2008 | 09:04 AM CDT
Leave-in Conditioner
The following formula is a leave-in conditioner designed to smooth hair and allow for ease of styling...
Mar 25, 2008 | 04:12 PM CDT
SCCP Rules on Hair Dyes and Disagrees with Consumer Patch Test
The European Commission's Scientific Committee on Consumer Products (SCCP) has deemed five hair-dye ingredients safe at recommended concentrations and labeled one with insufficient data.
Mar 25, 2008 | 03:17 PM CDT
Fortifying Hair Mask
For dull or stressed hair, this formulation brings amino acids and peptides to the hair roots. The hair is thus strengthened at the base, improving its aspect and resistance.
Mar 25, 2008 | 02:56 PM CDT
Flexible Hold Hair Gel
The following formula is a hair gel that provides hold while remaining flexible...
Feb 29, 2008 | 04:21 PM CST
P&G Reduces Fiber Damage with New Technology
Procter & Gamble (P&G) Beauty has uncovered a new hair color chemistry that delivers color with less fiber damage.
Feb 29, 2008 | 10:40 AM CST
Hair and Amino Acids
By: Eiko Oshimura, PhD, Ajinomoto Co., Inc.
Amino acids are taken up by hair and assist in improving hair surface hydrophobicity, tensile strength and luster. This article discusses interactions between amino acids and hair.
Feb 29, 2008 | 10:29 AM CST
Polyquaternium-74: An Advanced Hair Conditioning Polymer
By: Eric Leroy, Rhodia Research
Polyquaternium-74 is a synthetic high performance conditioning polymer whose flocculation and deposition characteristics enable it to match or outperform traditional conditioning polymers in detangling, overall hair conditioning, shine enhancement and buildup reduction when combined, as shown here, with a submicron dimethicone emulsion. Benefits are noted for 2-in-1 shampoo formulations.
Feb 27, 2008 | 09:49 AM CST
Columbia Researchers Uncover Hair Density, Texture Gene
A Columbia University research team has discovered a gene involved in determining hair texture that could lead to treatments for unwanted hair, or potentially grow hair.