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Aug 11, 2009 | 11:24 AM CDT
Lush Reformulates with Palm-free Soap Base
Lush Cosmetics has reformulated its soaps with a palm-free base in effort to eliminate palm oil from its products. By reformulating using a palm-free soap base, the company reports it will reduce the amount of palm oil it uses by 133,000 pounds/year.
Jun 30, 2009 | 02:55 PM CDT
Hold the Fertilizer
By: Rachel Grabenhofer, Cosmetics & Toiletries mag…
Fresh from the SCC Annual Scientific Seminar in Chicago, I sat down to write this piece with tinted glasses. Cosmetics R&D has expressed a growing weariness of natural and green-not for the design of products that are eco-compatible, but for the claims that often accompany them, fertilizing false perceptions that ultimately have grown this market segment.
Jun 03, 2009 | 03:39 PM CDT
Organic Lip Balm for Moisture
Organic product company eos has launched a line of three organic lip balms that are formulated for moisture and packaged to avoid germ transmission.
May 19, 2009 | 02:07 PM CDT
Suppliers' Day Asks: What Does ‘Green’ Really Mean?
By: Katie Schaefer, Cosmetics & Toiletries…
Personal care chemists, formulators, suppliers, marketing and sales all gathered under one “green umbrella” for the New York Chapter of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists’ (SCC) Suppliers’ Day 2009.
Apr 30, 2009 | 02:45 PM CDT
Natural Cherry Powder Exfoliant Launched
Laboratoires Expanscience has launched a natural cherry powder exfoliant for skin care derived from the pits of the Montgomery cherry.
Apr 01, 2009 | 01:53 PM CDT
Happy Earth Day
By: Rachel Grabenhofer, Cosmetics & Toiletries mag…
Formulating for sensitive skin considers consumer safety and comfort—after all, human beings are a part of ecology. Bernard et al. first examine the science of inflammation, followed by Stamatas and Martin’s look at baby vs. adult skin. Lee et al. also blend medicinal plant extracts together for anti-inflammatory effects.
Mar 11, 2009 | 08:18 AM CDT
Arch and Centroflora Join Efforts for Sustainable Botanical Supply
Arch Personal Care announced its global distribution partnership with Centroflora Group of Brazil to provide a standardized organic botanical extract supply while also supporting rural communities.
Mar 06, 2009 | 02:12 PM CST
Aveeno Enters Hair Care Market with Wheat Complex
The collection features the company's Nourishing Wheat Complex, a blend of wheat germ oil and wheat protein. The complex uses one large, non-hydrolyzed protein polymer.
Feb 17, 2009 | 09:13 AM CST
Botanical Actives Outpace Other Specialty Actives in Personal Care
Due to an aging population and a growing desire for more natural ingredients, botanical actives has seen growth in the personal care market, according to a study by Kline & Company.
Jan 16, 2009 | 11:19 AM CST
California EPA Publishes Green Chemistry Policies
As part of its Green Chemistry Initiative, the California Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published its six policy recommendations to strengthen the protection of public health.