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Nov 01, 2005 | 04:14 PM CST
Antichaotropic Salts for Stabilizing Cysteine
By: Albert Shansky, PhD, Albert Shansky Consultant…
Antichaotropic salts stabilize cysteine by lowering the water activity in an aqueous solution. This technique can be used to extend the shelf life of cysteine permanent wave solutions.
Sep 30, 2005 | 03:52 PM CDT
Using Perfluoropolyether Phosphate to Lower pH without Increasing Skin Irritation
By: Giovanni Pantini, Solvay Solexis SpA
Clinical studies described here show that perfluoropolyether phosphate behaves as a very mild acidic agent, being effective in decreasing the pH without increasing the collateral effects of acidic compositions.
Aug 31, 2005 | 05:58 PM CDT
Biodegradable Chelating Agents to Gain the “Green” Advantage
By: Matthew Giles, PhD, Octel Performance Chemical…
Chelating agents are rarely used in large volumes, but cumulatively they are a potential source of environmental damage. A recent but now well-proven alternative is trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate (EDDS).
Aug 03, 2005 | 01:23 PM CDT
A Surfactant/Biopolymer Stabilizer for Emulsions
By: T. Tadros, Wokingham; S. Leonard and M.-C. Tae…
An emulsifier/biopolymer system using a mixture of nonionic surfactants and two biopolymers was developed. The surfactants provide effective steric stabilization against coalescence, whereas the biopolymers provide a high residual viscosity and yield value, thus providing stability against creaming. The mechanism of stabilization is discussed in terms of the synergy between the two biopolymers.
Jul 25, 2005 | 01:05 PM CDT
Thermoplastic Silicone Elastomers Improve Nail Polish Performance
By: A. Schlosser and L. Hassenzahl, Wacker Chemica…
A new thermoplastic silicone elastomer (TPSE) is shown here to improve scratch resistance, chip-off, feel, smoothness, gloss, and color in a nail polish formulation when compared with a formulation without TPSE. The new ingredient proves to be an interesting technology for optimizing nail polishes.
May 06, 2003 | 02:00 AM CDT
PFPE Phosphate: A Multifunctional Material
By: Giovanni Pantini and Rossella Ingoglia, Ausimo…
Chemically modifying a Z-type perfluropolyether by introducing phosphate groups yields a multifunctional material useful for preparing aqueous solutions, hydrogels and emissions. Formulation guidelines and cosmetic properties of the material are discussed
May 06, 2003 | 02:00 AM CDT
Castor Polyesters for Personal Care
By: Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr., Siltech LLC and Cart…
Naturally occurring castor oil and succinic acid can be reached to make a polyester (such as castor succinate) and then functionalized to provide benefits in cosmetic formulations.
May 06, 2003 | 02:00 AM CDT
An MPC Phospholipid Polymer with Skin Protection Benefits
By: Mamoru Tsuchida and Kunio Shimada, NOF Corpora…
A new phospholipid polymer has been developed for various applications, including cosmetics. In this report, the authors evaluate the polymer's ability to reduce several indicators of surfactant-irritated skin. They also demonstrate the polymer's potential for increasing the lasting time of perfumes.
May 06, 2003 | 02:00 AM CDT
Zanthoxylum alatum Extract Inhibits Skin Sensitivity
By: G. Guglielmini and A. Cristoni, Indena S.p.A.
A lipophilic extract from the fruits of the Chinese plant Zanthoxylum alatum Roxb can be diluted with oleyl alcohol to yield a cometic ingredient that soothes sensitive skin.
May 06, 2003 | 02:00 AM CDT
Kaolin: A Performance Additive for Cosmetics and Pharmaceuticals
By: Olga V. Dueva and Gabriel E. Uzunian, Engelhar…
This overview describes kaolin, a naturally occurring alumino-silicate mineral that has new applications based on its absorbency, gentle abrasiveness, rheology modification, pigment extension compressibility and barrier-forming properties.