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Mar 31, 2006 | 05:15 PM CST
Fragrance in Emulsion Systems and Surfactant Systems
By: Steve Herman, AFF International
Fragrance is a complex system of aroma chemicals whose potential to interact with the base in formulated products is reviewed in this article, with a focus on fragrance in emulsion systems and surfactant systems.
Mar 31, 2006 | 05:13 PM CST
A New Sodium Hyaluronate for Skin Moisturization and Antiaging
By: Fanny Guillaumie, Birgitte M. Malle, Khadija S…
A new cosmetic ingredient, produced by fermentation of Bacillus subtilis as a bioidentical polymer for natural sodium hyaluronate, shows benefits for moisturizing, antiwrinkle and skin firmness in clinical tests reported here.
Mar 31, 2006 | 05:04 PM CST
The Stabilization of Linoleic Acid by Complexation with Alpha-cyclodextrin
By: Marlies Regiert, Wacker-Chemie AG
In the form of a molecular inclusion compound with α-cyclodextrin, linoleic acid effectively is protected against oxidation. Investigations into the storage and light stability, olfactory tests and headspace analysis of the formulations give evidence of the stability of a suitable inclusion compound.
Mar 31, 2006 | 08:51 AM CST
A Novel Silicone-Based O/W Emulsifier With Skin Smoothing Sensation
By: Thomas Dietz
This article describes a new polyether-modified polydimethylsiloxane that has shown skin moisturizing and skin smoothing capability in objective and sensory panel tests.
Mar 31, 2006 | 08:44 AM CST
Axillary Odor: Its Physiology, Microbiology And Chemistry
By: J. C. Parekh
This article surveys recent reports on the physiology, microbiology and chemistry of axillary malodor, as well as the thresholds for perceiving various axillary odors.
Mar 30, 2006 | 12:49 PM CST
McIntyre Develops Skin Hydration, Color Cosmetics Line
In an alliance with Abitec Corp., McIntyre Group announced the launch of its new line of leave-on skin care raw materials.
Mar 29, 2006 | 11:37 AM CST
Antimicrobials
By: Charles Fox
This article reviews antimicrobial agents and their use in personal care products, as reported in more than 50 patents and journal articles published between 1996 and 2001.
Mar 29, 2006 | 10:40 AM CST
Improving Hair Strength
By: John Woodruff, Lower Parkstone
This article describes hair structure and the results of tensile testing experiments on hair that had been treated with betaine. It postulates a possible theory for the improvement in hair strength.
Mar 29, 2006 | 09:13 AM CST
Artemia Extract: Toward More Extensive Sun
By: N. Domloge, E. Bauza, K. Cucumel, D. Peyronel …
An extract from the plankton Artemia salina protects DNA from UV damage and decreases UV-induced inflammatory cytokines, suggesting a way to help sunscreens protect skin from UV damage.An extract from the plankton Artemia salina protects DNA from UV damage and decreases UV-induced inflammatory cytokines, suggesting a way to help sunscreens protect skin from UV damage.
Mar 28, 2006 | 09:12 AM CST
A Light-Diffusing Concept For Antiaging Effects In Makeup Formulations
By: E. Desmarthon, D. Hericher and M. Seu-Salerno
An innovative light-diffusing concept for special optical effect (nylon fibers) makes possible the immediate visualization of the reduction of signs of skin aging while maintaining a natural makeup and a youthful appearance.