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Hyperbranched Polyalphaolefins Enhance Anhydrous Stick Formulations
By: Florence Nicholas and Jeff Brooks, New Phase Technologies
Posted: February 5, 2008, from the February 2008 issue of Cosmetics & Toiletries.
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- From Cosmetics & Toiletries
- February 2008 issue, pg 61
- 6 pages
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- pouring temperature
- stick
- synthetic wax
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In today’s global personal care market- place, consumers have specialized needs based on function as well as fashion. In response, formulators strive to develop unique, high-performance products to meet rapidly evolving trends. Ingredients that combine multiple benefits offer potential for differentiated solutions while making formulation simple and more cost-effective. Among the array of product forms, cosmetic sticks are practical and easy to use. However, they can also present formulation challenges in terms of structure, stability and aesthetics.
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