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May 22, 2007 | 04:00 PM CDT
Shampoo for Asian Hair
This formulation has been specifically created to address Asain hair needs. It provides properties such as: sleek look, shine, uniform hair alignment and superior volume control.
May 22, 2007 | 03:32 PM CDT
Conditioning Polymers for Unruly Hair
Amerchol has created conditioning polymers that manage hair types requiring volume control, and condition unruly, difficult-to-manage hair.
May 22, 2007 | 03:01 PM CDT
Find Stability with Meadowfoam Oil
Meadowfoam oil has raised its profile as a key ingredient in personal care products, primarily due to its oxidative stability. Reportedly, it also can extend the shelf life of other less-stable ingredients.
May 22, 2007 | 02:35 PM CDT
Silanol vs. Carbinol
Tony O’Lenick explores the differences between a silanol and a carbinol.
Apr 30, 2007 | 04:13 PM CDT
Forever Young: Antiaging Hair Care
By: Katie Schaefer, Cosmetics & Toiletries
To slow hair aging, researchers are turning to an ingredient that has been formulated into personal care products for quite some time—silicone.
Apr 30, 2007 | 03:41 PM CDT
Approaches to and Characterization of Hair Growth
By: Gillian E. Westgate, PhD, Westgate Consultancy…
There is still more to learn about hair growth control and what influences the follicle. The translation of what is learned into effective treatments is not keeping pace. This review offers some biology of the hair cycle and comments on differences between kinds of hair and hair treatments.
Apr 30, 2007 | 03:35 PM CDT
Texture Analysis to Select Packaging and Formulate Hair Care Products
By: Jo Smewing Stable, Micro Systems Ltd. and Janu…
Texture analysis provides quantitative information about a material’s response when deformed by a controlled force. Examples illustrate the use of a texture analyzer to evaluate shampoo extrusion, hair spray film toughness, hair spray tackiness, styling wax hardness and aerosol canister deployment.
Apr 24, 2007 | 03:24 PM CDT
Orchid Extract: The New Muse
Women’s and men’s fragrances often have notes of orchid. Unbeknownst to some, the orchid has branched out from fragrances into skin care, hair care and even color cosmetics.
Apr 11, 2007 | 10:20 AM CDT
Skin Cancer Research Leads to Hair Color Discovery
In the midst of its skin cancer research, the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute may have stumbled across an interesting discovery related to hair color.
Apr 05, 2007 | 01:08 PM CDT
Sprayable Hair Shine With Sunscreens
The following formula is a shine spray with built-in sun protection.