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Jan 07, 2011 | 09:53 AM CST
Mintel Names 'Down to Earth' As Key 2011 Beauty Trend
Mintel Beauty Innovation has named "down to earth" as the key trend in 2011. This will encompass plant-based ingredients, free-from formulas, sustainable formulating and many other elements related to organic and natural personal care products.
Dec 14, 2010 | 09:41 AM CST
Narcissus Bulb Composition for Skin Relief
IBR Ltd. has combined Narcissus tazetta bulb extract with naturally sourced phytoene and phytofluene to create a composition said to alleviate skin discomfort and sensitivity.
Dec 07, 2010 | 04:14 PM CST
Naturals: The New Cosmetic Religion
By: Johann W. Wiechers, PhD, JW Solutions
There is a connection between religion and cosmetics, and that connection is naturals. Naturals are the new (cosmetic) religion. This column's provocative title tries to link the evidence for the existence of God to the evidence for the claimed benefits of naturals.
Dec 02, 2010 | 05:12 PM CST
Customizable, Textured Base Formulations
Alban Muller has designed a line of eight base formulations, each with a different texture, that may be customized with additional ingredients to adjust for activity and aesthetics.
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Dec 01, 2010 | 08:50 AM CST
PCHi Reformulates 2011 with New Features
PCHi strives to add new elements each year, and the features added to the 2011 show will include: an innovation award ceremony, a luxury lounge, an intelligence lounge, and new themes and topics.
Nov 24, 2010 | 10:34 AM CST
NY Chemists Develop Nature-inspired Responsive Molecule
An amphiphilic molecule designed by chemists at The City College of New York is said to respond to stimuli in a similar manner to the Venus fly trap by changing its structure when heated slightly, then reverting to its original form when cooled.
Nov 23, 2010 | 10:56 AM CST
Local Ingredients, Reformulation Drive Growth in Naturals
The natural personal care market has grown more than the overall personal care market, recovering more quickly from the economic recession than other personal care segments, according to a report by Kline and Company.
Oct 27, 2010 | 09:31 AM CDT
Comparatively Speaking: Green vs. Greening Cosmetic Formulations
By: Anthony J. O'Lenick Jr., Siltech LLC
Tony O'Lenick explains the difference between 'green' cosmetic formulations and 'greening' cosmetic formulations, and introduces the concept of the Green Star Rating.
Oct 25, 2010 | 10:26 AM CDT
Colloidal Oat Flour for Skin, Hair Care
Oat Cosmetics has launched a fine, soluble oat flour designed to provide gelling and colloidal properties to hair and skin care formulations.
Oct 21, 2010 | 09:58 AM CDT
Macadamia Seed Oil Heat Protection for Hair
Carol's Daughter has formulated with macadamia seed oil in a hair care product designed to protect hair from heat damage.