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Aug 17, 2010 | 05:10 PM CDT
Eco-friendly Ingredients to Lead the Industry's Recovery
According to a recent report by Kline and Company, the European personal care ingredients market will recover quickly, with eco-friendly ingredients as well as specialty surfactants, conditioning polymers and emollients leading the way.
Jul 16, 2010 | 09:25 AM CDT
Report Finds Consumers Desire Organic, Natural Ingredient Education
In a study conducted by Kairos Consumers, consumers admitted that they know little about what constitutes an organic or natural product. They also noted that they require more education about the effectiveness and product claims related to organic and natural products.
Jun 30, 2010 | 02:35 PM CDT
Crossing Camps
By: Rachel Grabenhofer, C&T magazine
Natural vs. synthetic has also long been debated in personal care, albeit for different reasons, and this issue of C&T magazine features innovations from both camps. From raspberry stem cells and willow bark-derived salicin for skin protection, to polymers for numerous formula benefits and the Polymers Encyclopedia, this issue is sure to engage you regardless of where you camp.
Jun 29, 2010 | 05:21 PM CDT
Comparatively Speaking: Cold- vs. Solvent- vs. Heat-Processed Oils
By: Anthony J. O'Lenick Jr., Siltech LLC
As the demand for natural and/or sustainable personal care products increases, the popularity of formulating with natural oils has grown. Here, Tony O'Lenick illustrates how choosing the right oil process method can yield a different result for the formulator.
Jun 23, 2010 | 05:20 PM CDT
Inventive Formulating Abounds Yet Questions Remain at SCC’s Scientific Seminar
By: Katie Schaefer, C&T magazine
Innovative raw materials and research abounded at the Society of Cosmetic Chemists’ (SCC) 2010 Annual Scientific Seminar; however, challenges from previous years continued—namely, the line between cosmetics and drugs, how to become more eco-friendly, and how to reinvent the hair care and color cosmetic categories.
Jun 22, 2010 | 04:51 PM CDT
Comparatively Speaking: Traditional vs. Non-traditional Natural Oils
By: Anthony J. O'Lenick Jr., Siltech LLC
Industry expert Tony O'Lenick discusses the differences between the structures of traditional natural oils and non-traditional natural oils.
Jun 21, 2010 | 05:02 PM CDT
Whole Foods to Require USDA Certification on Organic Personal Care Products
US retailer Whole Foods will now require personal care products having organic claims to be third-party certified by the US Department of Agriculture's (USDA's) National Organic Program (NOP) standard by June 1, 2011, in order to be sold at its stores.
Jun 21, 2010 | 08:18 AM CDT
DfE Fragrances Developed for Eco-friendly Hand Soaps
J&E Sozio Inc. has developed a line of fragrances that follow the US Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) Design for the Environment (DfE) program, to enable personal care formulators to create hand soaps that meet eco-friendly labeling standards.
Jun 15, 2010 | 06:00 PM CDT
Water-based Plant Extract Emulsion Technology
Analyses Recherches Innovation Instrumentale (AR2i) has introduced a water plant emulsion processing technology to enable the production of ultra fine fluid emulsions with extracts of plants.
Jun 07, 2010 | 03:48 PM CDT
Green Tea and Salicylic Acid to Naturally Fight Acne
Alberto-Culver brand St. Ives has combined salicylic acid and green tea to formulate two natural, anti-acne cleansing products. Naturally Clear Green Tea Cleanser and Green Tea Scrub are said to clear breakouts and reduce redness.