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Mar 10, 2010 | 10:04 AM CST

Liposome Carriers for Standardized Extracts

Liposomes are effective penetration enhancers, according to Cosmetochem, who used them to carry standardized botanical extracts to the skin in its Liposome Herbasec range. The range can be formulated in a variety of personal care products.

Mar 10, 2010 | 09:15 AM CST

Comparatively Speaking: Dimethicone vs. Simethicone

By: Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr., Siltech LLC

According to Tony O'Lenick, dimethicones are a series of silicone polymers that contain only M and D units, whereas simethicone is a mixture of polydimethylsiloxane and silica gel.

Mar 08, 2010 | 11:33 AM CST

Thickening Challenging Surfactant Systems

Noveon Consumer Specialties has introduced a hydrophobically modified, alkali-swellable emulsion polymer for surfactant systems that are difficult to thicken.

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.

Mar 03, 2010 | 10:12 AM CST

SWSCC Discusses Acne During March Meeting

The Southwest chapter of the Society of Cosmetics (SWSCC) will focus on acne during its March meeting with a presentation on micronized benzoyl peroxide by Mike Davies.

Feb 26, 2010 | 10:58 AM CST

Anticellulite Combo of Coriander and Sweet Orange

Woman pinching her thighs

Silab has combined the fruits of coriander and sweet orange in a cosmetic ingredient to reduce hard cellulite.

Feb 25, 2010 | 10:15 AM CST

Skin Lightening Biomimetic Peptide Encapsulated in a Liposome

Unipex Innovations has launched a TGF-ß biomimetic peptide encapsulated in a liposome vehicle that is designed to brighten the skin and remove age spots.

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 23, 2010 | 10:24 AM CST

Comparatively Speaking: Cofactors vs. Coenzymes

By: Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr., Siltech LLC

Enzymes for DNA repair or Coenzyme Q10 for antioxidant and antiaging benefits have become typical ingredients in today's skin care. Here, industry expert O'Lenick illustrates the difference between cofactors and coenzymes.

Feb 22, 2010 | 10:04 AM CST

Silver Vine for Increased Skin Translucency

Silver vine fruit

Maruzen Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. will unveil an extract at In-Cosmetics 2010 that brightens the skin by inhibiting protein carbonylation in its horny layer.