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Feb 03, 2011 | 11:56 AM CST
Ingredient Profile: Distearyldimethylammonium Chloride
By: Mike Fevola, Johnson & Johnson
Editor’s note: The content of the “Ingredient Profile” column is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended as legal, regulatory or ingredient safety guidance. The author assumes no responsibility for misuse of the information presented herein.
Jan 04, 2011 | 04:57 PM CST
Water-soluble Silicone Wax for Clear, Silky-feeling Formulations
Grant Industries Inc. has created a water-soluble silicone wax that delivers a lubricious, silky feel to water-based products such as face toners, serums, gels, wipes and body washes.
Jan 03, 2011 | 02:18 PM CST
Photostabilization of Retinol and Retinyl Palmitate by Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene
By: Craig Bonda and Jean Zhang, The HallStar Compa…
This study examines the photostability of retinol and retinyl palmitate, finding they break down rapidly when exposed to UV radiation in the 290–400 nm range. This severely reduces their concentrations in finished formulations. However, when combined with ethylhexyl methoxycrylene, these retinoids are shown to be protected against photodegradation, thus preserving their concentrations both during the manufacturing process and following application to the skin.
Dec 20, 2010 | 09:22 AM CST
Flexible, Durable Silicone Resin
Dow Corning has introduced a silicone resin that forms a flexible, durable film and is resistant to wash-off and rub-off, allowing formulators to create long-lasting, comfortable color cosmetics.
Dec 01, 2010 | 10:12 AM CST
Shikakai, Desert Date and Gypsophila for Foam Boosting and Cleansing
Crodarom has launched a natural foam booster blend based on shikakai, Balanites aegyptiaca (desert date) and gypsophila (baby's breath).
Nov 30, 2010 | 04:27 PM CST
Benefits of Borneo Camphor-derived Hydropes for 'Natural' Formulations
By: Gloria Pagnutti; Marco Riva, MD; and Luigi Rig…
Alpha-pinene, typically derived from pine trees, is also a by-product of the paper manufacturing process. The material is a source of low-toxic and naturally based isobornyl ethers, from which a new hydrotrope, dipropylene glycol isobornyl ether, was developed.The present study examines the unique dispersion and solubility properties of this material, among other benefits, and its application in cosmetics.
Nov 22, 2010 | 10:09 AM CST
Styling Polymer with Tailored Stiffness
Noveon Consumer Specialties, a subsidiary of the Lubrizol Corp., has developed a styling polymer to allow the formulator to tailor the stiffness of the product without significantly changing its viscosity or flow characteristics.
Nov 01, 2010 | 09:18 AM CDT
Film Former for Water-resistant Color Cosmetics
Interpolymer has introduced a water-resistant, quick-setting film former for color cosmetic formulations.
Oct 13, 2010 | 08:20 AM CDT
Comparatively Speaking—PEG-8 Dimethicone vs. PEG-8 Dimethicone Meadowfoamate
By: Anthony J. O'Lenick Jr., Siltech LLC, and Tim …
In this discussion, Tony O'Lenick looks to Tim Kenny to explain the differences in chemistry between PEG-8 dimethicone and PEG-8 dimethicone meadowfoamate and what they mean to formulators, such as for conditioning, oil solubility and wetting.
Aug 17, 2010 | 09:26 AM CDT
Coconut-derived Hydrotropes for Natural Cosmetics
Colonial Chemical Inc. has launched two vegetable-derived replacements for petroleum-based hydrotropes to formulate natural personal care products.