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Apr 18, 2006 | 01:07 PM CDT
Fancor Highlights Vegetable-based Sensory Ingredient
Fancor highlights its new Crambe abyssinica seed oil (and) Butyrospermum parkii (shea butter) extract, an all-natural, vegetable-origin ingredient...
Apr 18, 2006 | 08:46 AM CDT
Algal Active Substances
By: Xavier Briand
In recent years, ingredients from the sea have shown to be effective in cosmetic applications. In this article, the author explains how some of these ingredients can be used successfully in personal care formulations.
Mar 29, 2006 | 10:40 AM CST
Improving Hair Strength
By: John Woodruff, Lower Parkstone
This article describes hair structure and the results of tensile testing experiments on hair that had been treated with betaine. It postulates a possible theory for the improvement in hair strength.
Mar 24, 2006 | 02:45 PM CST
What's Wrong With This Pearlescent Shampo Formula?
Ken Klein tests your formulating knowledge.
Mar 09, 2006 | 11:05 AM CST
Arch Launches Antidandruff Ingredient with Conditioning Benefits
[March 10, 2006]
Arch Personal Care has launched a new antidandruff ingredient that claims to improve dandruff control and helps to relieve dry scalp and residue build-up on the hair...
Feb 28, 2006 | 06:12 PM CST
Bench & Beyond--Color Lock in Hair Care
By: Bud Brewster, Cosmetics & Toiletries
What is the key to unlocking the challenge of color lock in hair care? You might find out this month at PCIA in Seoul, Korea. Several of raw materials are the focus of this column, which examines ways to retain the color in artificially colored hair.
Feb 28, 2006 | 05:56 PM CST
Deposition from Conditioning Shampoo: Optimizing Coacervate Formation
By: Robert Y. Lochhead, Lisa R. Huisinga and Tara …
New techniques are being offered to produce formulations faster and more cost effectively than ever before. Researchers at the Institute for Formulation Science have addressed this challenge by developing robotic combinatorial techniques for the preparation and investigation of complex mixtures.
Feb 28, 2006 | 05:55 PM CST
Amphoteric Anionic Interactions
By: Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr., Siltech LLC and Laur…
A study of interactions between anionic surfactants and amphoteric surfactants in solution demonstrates that betaines and anionic surfactants interact to have positive effects on viscosity, foam and the salt curve.
Feb 28, 2006 | 05:53 PM CST
Silicone Amino Elastomer Emulsion for Conditioning and Styling Performance
By: Álvaro Gomes, Daniel F. de Almeida and Camilla…
A nonionic emulsion based on silicone amino elastomer technology enhances hair conditioning and styling, as demonstrated in tests of combing force, curl retention, sensory characteristics, thermal protection and frizz control.
Feb 27, 2006 | 01:09 PM CST
Hair Styling Agent Puts Spring into Curls
A new curl-styling agent from Croda is specially designed to hold high energy, frizz-free styles.