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May 20, 2009 | 08:40 AM CDT
Suppliers’ Day 2009: Formulating Efficacy and Efficiency
Suppliers’ Day 2009 was not just about ingredient efficacy, it was also about efficiency, and suppliers focused heavily on developing tools to assist formulators with finding efficiencies.
Jan 29, 2009 | 10:22 AM CST
Powder to Add Shine, Combability and Hydration to Hair
The powder is formulated with a natural vegetable-based cationic guar gum that was selected for its high substantivity and low build up. A low molecular weight sodium hyaluronate was chosen for its ability to quickly penetrate to the deeper layers of the epidermis to hydrate and bind water.
Jan 26, 2009 | 09:08 AM CST
Controlled Release of Benzoyl Peroxide in Acne Formulations
The formulations will be created utilizing Invisicare, Skinvisible’s patented polymer delivery system and Cambrex’s benzoyl peroxide
Apr 17, 2008 | 11:01 AM CDT
Gel to Enhance Boron Nitride Powder
Momentive Performance Materials introduced a personal care gel designed to enhance the benefits of boron nitride powder.
Feb 05, 2008 | 08:17 AM CST
Hyperbranched Polyalphaolefins Enhance Anhydrous Stick Formulations
By: Florence Nicholas and Jeff Brooks, New Phase T…
Hyperbranched polyalphaolefins offer distinctive functional and aesthetic properties due to their branch-on-branch configuration. In anhydrous stick formulations containing polyethylene or other crystalline waxes, the addition of hyperbranched polyalphaolefins is shown in this article to lower pour points by as much as 10C, increase gloss, modify structure and improve formula stability.
Jan 16, 2008 | 08:52 AM CST
Eco-solubilizer for Essential Oils and Fragrances
Sinerga has introduced a mild and ecological solubilizer able to replace the aggressive non-ionic surfactants deriving from polyethylene.
Dec 18, 2007 | 04:14 PM CST
Edible, Natural Ingredients for Personal Care
Sensient Cosmetic Technologies has launched a line of edible personal care ingredients.
Nov 20, 2007 | 04:05 PM CST
Fluorosilane Treatment to Improve Pigment Blooming
Sensient Cosmetic Technologies—LCW has introduced a fluorosilane treatment (FS) for inorganic and organic colorants, fillers and color extenders.
Jun 19, 2007 | 03:38 PM CDT
Bentonite Clay for Natural Products
R.T. Vanderbilt Co. Inc. has introduced a natural bentonite clay that is recommended as a suspension stabilizer, emulsion optimizer and rheology modifier for topical personal care products.
May 22, 2007 | 03:01 PM CDT
Find Stability with Meadowfoam Oil
Meadowfoam oil has raised its profile as a key ingredient in personal care products, primarily due to its oxidative stability. Reportedly, it also can extend the shelf life of other less-stable ingredients.