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Jun 06, 2007 | 11:19 AM CDT
Nano Pushes the Need for Green
With such a concentrated focus on advancing nano-scale materials, it becomes important to look out for what impact these little guys have on the macro-scale.
Jun 01, 2007 | 10:45 AM CDT
Encapsulated Organic Colorants to Mimic Naturally Flawless Skin
By: Thomas Rabe, Sarah Vickery, Paul Wildgust and …
In the present study, researchers discuss the benefits of using encapsulated organic colorants in cosmetic foundations, including higher chroma shades with tunable opacity, increased color variation of the foundation and a surface energy profile optimized to skin.
May 29, 2007 | 10:53 AM CDT
Cosmetics Trend for Delivery: Dually Noted
Delivery technologies continue to grab the attention of personal care formulators as developments in the pharma and medical fields, among others, have been modified to more effectively deliver cosmetic effects.
Apr 30, 2007 | 04:04 PM CDT
New Sprouts
By: Rachel L. Chapman, Cosmetics & Toiletries maga…
This issue of Cosmetics & Toiletries magazine looks at two newer areas of growth—delivery and oral care—and re-examines existing testing methods and the known mechanisms for hair growth.
Apr 30, 2007 | 03:18 PM CDT
Encapsulation Technologies: Tailored Solutions for Delivery
By: Todd Ostergaard, Dow Corning Corp. and Scott H…
A variety of microencapsulation techniques can help formulators create innovative personal care product forms with stable cosmetic actives and long-lasting fragrance. This technology summary of microencapsulation serves as an introduction to its potential for high performance personal care products.
Apr 30, 2007 | 03:06 PM CDT
Biomimetic Tripeptides for Improved Dermal Transport
By: Hugo Ziegler and Marc Heidl, Pentapharm Ltd.
Two novel biomimetic tripeptides, described here, have been found to enhance the delivery of antiaging benefits including collagen stimulation and treatment of mimic wrinkles. The authors describe their application as cosmetic ingredients.
Mar 02, 2007 | 10:34 AM CST
Charged Vesicles for Delivering Actives in Surfactant-based Formulations
By: Daniel H. Traynor and Martin S. Flacks, Aquea …
The delivery of active ingredients in surfactants has long been a challenge due to the inability of such ingredients to stay affixed to the skin and hair after rinse-off. One solution is a delivery system that enables the encapsulation of actives in charged vesicles.
Jan 09, 2007 | 11:44 AM CST
Lyondell and Salvona Join Forces To Deliver Cooling Agents
Lyondell Chemical Co. has reached an agreement with Salvona Technologies to promote the use of Lyondell's cooling agents with Salvona's delivery systems.
Jan 03, 2007 | 10:23 AM CST
Dental Care Employs Nanotechnology
At a time when nanotechnology has crept into many different areas of cosmetics and skin care, it also has managed to reach a new category of personal care.
Dec 01, 2006 | 11:58 AM CST
Compass: Getting Into Skin
By: Rachel L. Chapman, Cosmetics & Toiletries
Research investigating the pathways into and out of the Stratum corneum has led ingredient innovation across the industry. This issue of Cosmetics & Toiletries magazine explores nanomeans to penetrate the skin, advises on formulating for sensitive skin, and describes nanoencapsulation to extract and release fragrance.