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Effects of Core-Corona Particles on Emulsification for Cosmetics
Nov 2, 2016 | Audrey Latimer
The functional limitations of surfactant emulsions led one Shiseido team to develop a "novel, ultimate emulsification system" to overcome those limitations. Read on to learn more about this system, which was presented at the IFSCC Congress in Orlando.
Don’t Let the Polymers Bite
Oct 31, 2016
Halloween is kicking off with the IFSCC Congress 2016, which consists of various launches and innovations. Lubrizol Corporation is one of many companies introducing new concepts, including its Carbopol SMART polymers.
Spider Venom to Inhibit Melanogenesis
Oct 29, 2016
Brave researchers in France studied the creepiest, crawliest of creature venoms, including spiders, snakes and scorpions, in search of new molecules to inhibit melanogenesis.
Patent Pick: Meet the New Anti-aging Dynamic Duo, Açaí and Pomegranate
Oct 27, 2016
It's been a while since we heard about açaí but Mary Kay could be bringing it back in a big way—particularly alongside pomegranate. The inventors on a new patent application claim they've found the right mix to address multiple signs of aging.
Naturally Inhibit Fragrance Degradation: Rice Bran Sterols in Emulsions
Oct 21, 2016 | Shivali Gupte, India; and Sangeeta Sahasrabuddhe, Ph.D., LAD College Seminary Hills, Nagpur, India
The use of phytosterols is proposed here to retard the deterioration of cosmetic emulsions caused by perfume degradation. For the described tests, phytosterols from crude rice bran oil, a natural and economic choice, were used. A simple and easily controlled technique is described through which the phytosterols provided the desired results.
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Alternative Preservation Spectrastat™ Series
Oct 20, 2016
The Spectrastat™ Series may be used in anhydrous and surfactant systems, and emulsions. All are completed, high-performing systems that pass challenge tests every time.
Green, Transparent Self-tanner Wins 'Gold' at SEPAWA
Oct 17, 2016
Givaudan's Vegetan Gold ingredient, produced via a green process, offers formulators a transparent, eco-friendly DHA oil for self tanners and other applications. Plus, it won "gold" at the Sepawa Congress. That's quite a few feats. And color adjectives.
VIDEO: How Antibacterial Cleansers Led to Preservatives in Cosmetics
Oct 10, 2016
This seventh and final video in our triclosan series with David Steinberg gives the history of how contaminated antibacterial cleansers led to safely preserved cosmetics. It also highlights how preservative-free and natural movements are unraveling product safety.
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Slip Comfort into Skin Care with these Versatile Silicones
Oct 4, 2016
Biowax® is a series of water-soluble silicones suitable for a variety of personal care and cosmetic applications. Our PEG-8 Dimethicone provides significant slip and cushion in most skin care applications. It is an excellent texture modifier and can also provide secondary emulsification in challenging systems.
Silab Dives into Growing Derm Demand
Sep 26, 2016
SILAB isn't compromising when it comes to compromised skin. In fact, has dedicated a new department to focus solely on the development of dermocosmetics for an under-served market.
Mibelle Turns Up the Heat on Cellulite
Sep 20, 2016
That spicy mustard you slather on your Oktoberfest pretzel has new appeal: for slimming benefits. But not by eating it. As Mibelle demonstrates, a new cosmetic active based on mustard sprouts and capsaicin can turn lipids into heat.
Opacify Gels and Shampoos Naturally
Sep 19, 2016
Imerys launched a new natural mineral solution to impart opacity and whiteness to gel and shampoo formulas. ImerCare Opaque serves as an alternative to oil-derived opacifiers.