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Oct 23, 2012 | 03:10 PM CDT

Report Sees Growth in Brazilian Surfactants Market

A report by Frost & Sullivan finds potential in the Brazilian surfactants market. The report, Analysis of the Brazilian Surfactants Market, estimates that this market will grow into 2018 with the support of an expanding personal care and home care market in addition to a growing middle class.

Oct 16, 2012 | 02:55 PM CDT

Read the Label Online: Urban Decay Naked Skin

Urban Decay Naked Skin
By: Susan Raffy, Susan Raffy Consulting

Urban Decay promises that its Naked Skin foundation allows the consumer to feel like they are not wearing makeup. This column, written by Susan Raffy, reviews the ingredient listing for claims substantiation and functionality.

Oct 15, 2012 | 11:10 AM CDT

Polyphenol Skin Lightener and Brightener

Berkem has developed Polynektars, a new range of plant-based cosmetic active ingredients based on polyphenols.

Oct 15, 2012 | 11:07 AM CDT

Stomach Fat Slimming Active

Sederma has developed a slimming active ingredient designed to reduce stomach fat through three approaches.

Oct 10, 2012 | 10:26 AM CDT

Patent Picks— Electromagnetic Radiation, Omentum, Plant Extracts, Growth Factors, Gingerone 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 active ingredients for skin benefits and to address hair loss.

Oct 09, 2012 | 10:24 AM CDT

Ei Licenses Sphingolipid Technology for Moisturization and Barrier Function Improvement

Topical drug manufacturer Ei has signed agreements with European-based professors and technologists to license a sphingolipid technology that improves barrier function and moisture retention when applied topically. Following is a Cosmetics & Toiletries exclusive interview with the company's lead researcher, Charley Gray, PhD.

Oct 09, 2012 | 09:59 AM CDT

Comparatively Speaking: Shampoo vs. Body Wash Formulation

By: Anthony J. O'Lenick Jr. and Fenbao (David) Zha…

Tony O’Lenick asks David Zhang, PhD, to explain the difference between two major classes of cleansing products: shampoo and body wash.

Oct 08, 2012 | 12:00 PM CDT

A Review of Skin Hypopigmentation and Contemporary Strategies to Achieve an Even Skin Tone

By: Cecilia Teran, Durant Scholz, Julie Cava, Kath…

Whether formulating for Asia, North America, Europe or Latin America, the cosmetic chemist will face one common demand in all these markets: an even skin tone. This article excerpt provides an overview of melanosome manipulation.

Oct 08, 2012 | 11:18 AM CDT

Lauder to Debut New Osiao Skin Care Brand for Asian Market

Osiao beauty line from The Estee Lauder Companies

Focusing on "skin light" benefits, the new luxury skin care brand from Estée Lauder offers a variety of products that will target and be available exclusively through Asian markets.

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.