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Oct 03, 2012 | 10:36 AM CDT

Botanically Derived Emollient Base for Youthful Hydration

Floratech has introduced a botanically derived emollient base that delivers the human skin lipid profile of a healthy 22-year-old.

Oct 02, 2012 | 05:45 PM CDT

Patent Picks— Natural and Sensory-Enhanced Hair Straightening, Skin Actives, Device-guided Regimens and More

By: Rachel L. Grabenhofer

Chosen biweekly for their relevance to personal care, Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources. This edition features patents related to ethnic hair and skin care.

Oct 01, 2012 | 03:25 PM CDT

Growing Demand for Natural Beauty Products in Asia-Pacific Urges on Natural Ingredients*

As more consumers in Asia-Pacific countries learn about and seek out more natural beauty and personal care products, there is a continually greater push for beauty ingredient suppliers to debut new innovations to provide solutions for beauty products and replace synthetic ingredients.

Sep 19, 2012 | 10:07 AM CDT

Anti-aging Active With Luminotherapy-like Effects

Silab has introduced an anti-aging active that synchonizes skin in a similar way to luminotherapy (light therapy) with lindera oligo-alpha-glucans.

Sep 18, 2012 | 05:00 PM CDT

Patent Picks—Ceramide, Magnolia, Coumarin, Banyan Tree/Lotus/Clover Alternatives to Hydroquinone and More

By: Rachel L. Grabenhofer

Chosen biweekly for their relevance to personal care, Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources. This edition features patents related to skin lightening and pigmentation.

Sep 11, 2012 | 02:51 PM CDT

Trends in Organic and Natural Products: A Q&A Session With Barbara Olioso, PhD

By: Katie Anderson

Green chemist Barbara Olioso, PhD, founder of Organatural and workshop presenter at in-cosmetics Asia 2012, addresses important aspects of organic/natural personal care product creation, including: natural ingredient trends, formulation challenges and regulation issues.

Sep 11, 2012 | 11:22 AM CDT

Succinic Acid Emollients for Natural Skin Feel and Shine

Inolex has launched a range of 100% natural and sustainable emollients using bio-based succinic acid from BioAmber.

Aug 08, 2012 | 09:28 AM CDT

Report Sees Rise in Chinese Natural Hair Care

A Mintel report has seen a rise in the natural hair care market in China due to recent product safety scandals associated with toxic or carcinogenic chemical ingredients.