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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 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.

Oct 20, 2009 | 05:06 PM CDT

Natural Surfactants for Gentle, High Foam Cleansing

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Colonial Chemical has introduced natural surfactants to provide mild cleansing and high foaming properties in wash-off applications including sulfate-free products.

Sep 29, 2009 | 04:20 PM CDT

Building Natural Products

By: Eric S. Abrutyn, TPC2 Advisors Ltd., Inc.

Since the cosmetics and personal care industry is not regulated, various organizations have offered conflicting positions on standardized guidelines for natural and organic claims. To improve communication on this topic, it will therefore become important to dissociate claims regarding the naturalness of ingredients from the perception of safety.

Sep 29, 2009 | 02:58 PM CDT

C&T With Honey

By: Rachel Grabenhofer, Cosmetics & Toiletries mag…

This issue takes wellness cosmetics to heart. Steep some hot tea with honey, sit back, relax and enjoy an interesting read—it’s good for you, and will surely provide you healthy food for thought. I know I feel better.

Sep 08, 2009 | 06:36 PM CDT

Whole Grain Antiaging Active

P.L. Thomas has introduced a wheat-derived antiaging active to the North American market that provides skin and hair benefits via its lipid and ceramide content.