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Mar 08, 2006 | 11:19 AM CST
Kesum, Gelam Essential Oils for Flavor, Medicinal Purposes
The kesum plant and gelam tree, which are found in Malaysia, may have commercial potential to produce essential oils.
Mar 06, 2006 | 11:13 AM CST
Noveon Highlights Ester for Color Applications
Noveon Inc. highlights its ester for improved, long-wear benefits in color cosmetic applications.
Feb 28, 2006 | 06:13 PM CST
In Sight--It’s All in the Delivery
By: Rachel Chapman
Dov Tamarkin, PhD, of Foamix Ltd. (Ness Ziona, Israel), explains how a delivery technology developed for pharmaceutical and ophthalmic applications is penetrating the personal care industry.
Feb 28, 2006 | 06:12 PM CST
Bench & Beyond--Color Lock in Hair Care
By: Bud Brewster, Cosmetics & Toiletries
What is the key to unlocking the challenge of color lock in hair care? You might find out this month at PCIA in Seoul, Korea. Several of raw materials are the focus of this column, which examines ways to retain the color in artificially colored hair.
Feb 28, 2006 | 06:04 PM CST
A Co-precipitation Process for Inventing New Lakes
By: Emilie Desmarthon and Martine Seu-Salerno, LCW…
A co-precipitation process adapted from a conventional laking method permits the production of new colored lakes characterized by better tinctorial strength and purity. These pigments offer an alternative to mineral pigments.
Feb 28, 2006 | 06:02 PM CST
Developing a Long-lasting Tyrosinase Inhibitor from Morus alba L.
By: Michelle Kim, Xiaofeng Meng, PhD and Abraham K…
By using solvent fractionation and column chromatography, a purified extract of Morus alba L. can be obtained that demonstrates the ability to perform as a melanogenesis inhibitor, and therefore, a potential new whitening agent.
Feb 28, 2006 | 05:56 PM CST
Deposition from Conditioning Shampoo: Optimizing Coacervate Formation
By: Robert Y. Lochhead, Lisa R. Huisinga and Tara …
New techniques are being offered to produce formulations faster and more cost effectively than ever before. Researchers at the Institute for Formulation Science have addressed this challenge by developing robotic combinatorial techniques for the preparation and investigation of complex mixtures.
Feb 28, 2006 | 05:55 PM CST
Amphoteric Anionic Interactions
By: Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr., Siltech LLC and Laur…
A study of interactions between anionic surfactants and amphoteric surfactants in solution demonstrates that betaines and anionic surfactants interact to have positive effects on viscosity, foam and the salt curve.
Feb 28, 2006 | 05:53 PM CST
Silicone Amino Elastomer Emulsion for Conditioning and Styling Performance
By: Álvaro Gomes, Daniel F. de Almeida and Camilla…
A nonionic emulsion based on silicone amino elastomer technology enhances hair conditioning and styling, as demonstrated in tests of combing force, curl retention, sensory characteristics, thermal protection and frizz control.
Feb 27, 2006 | 01:09 PM CST
Hair Styling Agent Puts Spring into Curls
A new curl-styling agent from Croda is specially designed to hold high energy, frizz-free styles.