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Examining Strength and Anti-breakage Claims – Alluredbooks
Green Materials Featured at Sustainable Cosmetics Summit (15-17 May) – Sustainable Cosmetics Summit
Texture Transformations Featuring Gransil VX-418 and Ice Cream Repair – Grant Industries
MicroRNA’s Control: A Powerful New Strategy for Skin Embellishment – IRB by Sederma
Snow Algae Powder: The Mystery of Red Snow – Mibelle Biochemistry
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Texture Transformations Featuring Gransil VX-418 and Ice Cream Repair
Apr 16, 2014
Finding ingredients that provide unique textures and texture transitions are becoming more and more important to formulators worldwide. Grant Industries is up to this challenge with its new GRANSIL VX-418 ingredient and ICE CREAM REPAIR concepts.
Optimizing Formula Efficacy at C&T Summit
Apr 8, 2014
Numerous tools are available to the cosmetic scientist to evaluate and optimize the efficacy of his/her cosmetic treatment. During the Cosmetics & Toiletries Summit, Roger McMullen will present a hands-on workshop exploring approaches to do just this. Register now—space is limited.
New in-cosmetics Launches from Dow Consumer & Industrial Solutions Target Texture, Multifunctionality
Apr 3, 2014
Two new formulations innovations being launches at in-cosmetics 2014 from Dow Consumer & Industrial Solutions are aimed at improving beauty product multifunctionality and product texture.
Gel Network Fundamentals at C&T Summit
Mar 26, 2014
Gel networks are at the base of many modern skin care products and hair conditioners, and their formulation is fairly straightforward. During the Cosmetics & Toiletries Summit, George Deckner and Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr., will present, in hands-on formulation workshops, the practical aspects of gel network-based o/w emulsions for skin and hair care.
Grant Industries Targets Texture with Silicone Wax, Ice Cream Concept
Mar 25, 2014
Grant Industries has developed Gransil VX-418 to address new product texture trends in skin care, color cosmetics and hair care.
Evonik Solubilizes Lipophilic Ingredients in Water-based Formulations
Mar 12, 2014
At in-cosmetics in Hamburg, Evonik will unveil its naturally derived solubilizer for lipophilic and natural oils. TEGO Solve 61 is a PEG-free solubilizer developed for the incorporation of lipophilic components into water-based formulations.
Induchem Introduces Biodegradable, Non-irritating Exfoliant for Skin and Scalp
Mar 11, 2014
At in-cosmetics in Hamburg, Induchem will launch a natural exfoliant that is both biodegradable and non-irritating to sensitive skin. Biogomm'age is composed mostly of cellulose, to make it sustainable and biodegradable unlike plastic microbeads. In addition, the exfoliator does not scratch or tear sensitive skin like many natural exfoliants.
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Lightening Skin By Inhibiting Tyrosinase and Targeting Melanosome Maturation
Mar 1, 2014
The complex process of skin melanogenesis renders many opportunities to identify novel means of controlling skin pigmentation. Here, novel methods of skin lightening via tyrosinase inhibition and targeting melanosome maturation are discussed.
Mibelle Sources Extremophile Algae for Cell Longevity
Feb 26, 2014
At in-cosmetics in Hamburg, Mibelle Biochemistry will launch an anti-aging active derived from algae that is able to grow on glaciers and permanent snow.
Croda Seals Hair Cuticle with Copolymer
Feb 26, 2014
Croda has launched an ingredient designed to smooth cuticles that have been damaged or lifted by the bleaching or styling processes.
Dr. Straetmans Introduces Solubilizer for Water-based Products
Feb 11, 2014
At in-cosmetics in Hamburg, Dr. Straetmans is launching the second generation of PEG-free solubilizers.
Croda Launches Polymer for Targeted Sprays and Suspension
Feb 11, 2014
At in-cosmetics in Hamburg, Croda will present a high performance polymer that provides unique properties within emulsion and aqueous applications.
Impact Colors Adds New Pigments to Fiesta Colors Line
Jan 28, 2014
Impact Colors is introducing 16 new shades to its Fiesta Colors line. The new colors give formulators the chance to create cleaner, more brilliant face, eye, and nail formulations.
Seppic Launches Natural and Biodegradable Solubilizer
Jan 21, 2014
Seppic has launched a 100% natural and sustainable solubilizer derived from sugar and castor seeds.
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A New Botanical Solution for Keratin Therapy–Stronger, Healthier Hair
Jan 17, 2014
For decades, hydrolyzed keratin has been used to fortify hair and repair damage. Yet, as trends increase for making non-animal claims, the need for a keratin alternative has never been greater. TRI-K's Fision KeraVeg18 is the vegetable-based alternative to hydrolyzed keratin and consists of a cohesive solution of wheat and soy amino acids with three additional pure amino acids (of fermented vegetable origin) that have been carefully selected to mimic the functional ratios of amino acids in human hair.
Evonik Prevents Hair Loss with Skin-identical Sphingolipid
Jan 8, 2014
Evonik has launched a skin-identical sphingolipid that prevents hair loss by addressing scalp health, strengthening the hair follicle and rebalancing the lifecycle of hair.
Seppic Purifies and Protects Scalp and Skin with Latest Active Launch
Dec 17, 2013
Seppic has introduced an purifying active that also offers skin protection.
Provital Combines 3 Plants to Reduce Hair Loss
Dec 10, 2013
Provital has debuted an active blend of three plants that stimulates hair growth and prevents hair loss in men and women.
Pilot Chemical Adds Sulfate-free Surfactant Blend to Offering
Dec 10, 2013
Pilot Chemical has launched a new sulfate-free surfactant blend.
Sederma's Biotech Institute Identifies New Active: Irbic Acid
Dec 4, 2013
A new bioactive molecule from the Centella asiatica plant, irbic acid, has been discovered by researchers at Sederma’s Instituto di Ricerche Biotecnologiche (IRB).