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Mar 12, 2010 | 09:38 AM CST
Naturals: Innovation Helps but Lack of Labeling May Hurt
The natural personal care market is more than a passing fad, according to Nancy Mills in her market report for Kline & Co. Despite the growth, she finds that many manufacturers are formulating with more nature-inspired products than truly natural products.
Mar 04, 2010 | 09:59 AM CST
Jojoba and Shea Butter for Moisture and Skin Feel
Desert Whale is launching a self-emulsifying butter made from jojoba and shea at In-Cosmetics Paris.
Feb 23, 2010 | 01:55 PM CST
Finalists Announced for U'Cosmetics Formulating Competition
The finalists of U’cosmetics, a French student cosmetic formulating competition established by Université Catholique de l’Ouest and the Université de Bretagne-Sud, in partnership with suppliers and finished product manufacturers, were recently announced.
Feb 16, 2010 | 05:16 PM CST
Comparatively Speaking: Biopolymers vs. Polymers
By: Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr., Siltech LLC
According to industry expert Tony O'Lenick, polymers are compounds made from monomers that are joined together in a chemical process. There are many different types, of which biopolymers have gained increasing interest.
Jan 12, 2010 | 09:40 AM CST
Trend for Natural Ingredients Prompts 'Year of Biodiversity' Declaration
The United Nations General Assembly has declared 2010 as the "International Year of Biodiversity" to raise awareness for the importance of biodiversity, thus calling attention to natural ingredient sourcing practices.
Dec 09, 2009 | 10:00 AM CST
Mintel Predicts Protective Skin Care and Mood-altering Ingredients for 2010
Despite the economic recession, Mintel Beauty Innovation predicts that the personal care industry will continue to innovate in 2010. To that end, the company has forecast the top beauty trends for 2010.
Nov 23, 2009 | 10:07 AM CST
Naturally-derived, Non-ethoxylated Emulsifiers for Natural Products
Colonial Chemical Inc. has created naturally-derived, non-ethoxylated emulsifiers for natural product applications, specifically for 1,4-dioxane-free formulations.
Nov 17, 2009 | 10:03 AM CST
CosmeticsXchange Stirs Up Cosmetic Creativity
By: Katie Schaefer, Cosmetics & Toiletries magazin…
The second annual CosmeticsXchange (CTX) began Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009, with an evening cocktail reception to break the ice. Held at the Arizona Grand Resort in Phoenix, USA, attendees mingled around the pool among colleagues and peers and discussed various topics of importance within the cosmetics R&D industry.
Nov 13, 2009 | 11:35 AM CST
Plant Complexes Designed for Oily Phase Products
Alban Muller International has launched a line of oil-soluble plant complexes, all with different skin or hair benefits.
Nov 11, 2009 | 08:31 AM CST
Skin Penetration of EGCG, Quercetin Examined
A recent study in Skin Pharmacoloy and Physiology examined the delivery of epigallocatechin-3-gallate and quercetin from green tea and Ginkgo biloba extracts into the skin from cosmetic formulations.