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Increase Performance of Sunscreen Actives with Zemea® Propanediol – Dupont
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Plant Cell Culture Explained (video) – Sederma France
Transformations in Anti-aging: A New Era [Free E-book]
Next Generation Product Concept Trends – Croda
Read the Label Online: Ahava Dead Sea Osmoter Concentrate
Mar 20, 2014 | Susan Raffy, Susan Raffy Consulting Inc.
While the benefits of minerals from the Dead Sea have long been touted, AHAVA Dead Sea Osmoter Concentrate features the company's Osmoter technology, a complex of Dead Sea minerals claimed to activate the natural cellular process to "rehydrate, illuminate and recharge the skin."
Soliance Debuts Customizable Mask Concept
Mar 18, 2014
At Cosmetagora, Soliance introduced a mask concept that is customizable to the user’s specific skin needs. Instant Mask begins by the formulator choosing a base—either cream or gel
Approaches to Cold-process Formulations
Feb 21, 2014 | Peter Tsolis, The Estée Lauder Companies; and Michael Ingrassia, Biocogent LLC
Recently, one popular avenue for formulation has been the development of emulsions using cold-process materials and techniques. Though this approach has many advantages, there are some specific areas to consider. This article describes these areas, including ingredient compatibilities, processing, pre-blended concentrates, high energy dispersion and others.
Uncovering Stability Issues: The Obvious and Not So Obvious
Jan 13, 2014 | Peter Tsolis, The Estée Lauder Companies; and Angle D. Camacho, Bayport Laboratories
Troubleshooting most stability concerns in cosmetic formulations typically starts at the usual raw material classes comprising the skin care and makeup ingredient list. In skin care systems, the emulsification system, thickening ingredients, actives and emollients are usually examined. In a makeup formulation, structural items such as waxes and fillers are usually reviewed, as well as film-formers and colorants.
Recent Advances in Slimming Treatments
Jan 6, 2014 | Karen A Costa-Strachan, PhD, Prestige Brands Holdings Inc.
Slimming treatments address a number of targets in skin physiology, including: improving microcirculation, strengthening and protecting the connective tissue, and decreasing adipocyte contents. Traditional and newer approaches to slimming treatments employ a number of ingredients to achieve such ends.
Red Pump Solutions
Jan 5, 2014 | Rachel Grabenhofer, Cosmetics & Toiletries magazine
First, if you haven’t noticed, Suppliers’ Day is themed “Project Trendway: Your Stage for Innovation.” This is appropriate considering the industry celebrities, press and scrutinizing eyes of would-be buyers that will be watching as exhibitors strut their latest and greatest on the Suppliers’ Day catwalk.
Symrise Awarded for Innovation by SEPAWA
Dec 4, 2013
Symrise’s multifunctional stabilizer SymSave H (INCI: Hydroxyacetophenone), launched in July 2013, was awarded the SEPAWA association's Innovation Award 2013 during the group's recent event, held in Fulda, Germany.
Naturex Launches Line of Eco-friendly Botanical Oils for Skin and Hair
Nov 19, 2013
At in-cosmetics Asia, Naturex launched a line of 13 botanical oils that match sensorial and efficacy properties with social and environmental responsibility.
Read the Label Online: Bliss Triple Oxygen Ex-'glow'-sion! Vitabead-Infused Moisture Cream
Nov 19, 2013 | Susan Raffy, Susan Raffy Consulting
TheTriple Oxygen Ex-‘glow”-sion! Vitabead-Infused Moisture Cream contains oxygen and microalgae for an instant burst of youthful radiance. This column will review the ingredient listing for functionality and claims substantiation.
Azelis Presents Year-long Inspiration for the Formulator
Nov 19, 2013
Azelis Personal Care has assembled the Cosmetic Formulators Calendar, a year’s worth of raw material and formulation ideas derived from seasonal changes, holidays, etc. to inspire the formulator and the marketing team.
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Southern Magnolia to Desensitize Sensitive Skin
Nov 12, 2013
Lipophilic active based on southern magnolia designed to reduce neurogenic inflammation and skin redness after mechanical stress; one study demonstrated PhytoDefense CLR™ reduced redness due to mechanical stress by 27%.
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Reducing Irritation and Increasing Efficacy in Acne Care With Dimethyl Isosorbide
Nov 12, 2013
Arlasolve DMI (INCI Name: Dimethyl Isosorbide), a methylated sorbitol derivative, was designed by Croda to help dissolve actives such as BPO in formulations and prevent re-agglomeration. This increases the efficacy of the active as well as reduces its irritation potential.