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Jan 26, 2010 | 03:13 PM CST
S/W Dispersion for Skin Feel in Natural Products
Grant Industries has created a s/w dispersion that improves skin feel while allowing for a natural claim.
Dec 02, 2009 | 09:18 AM CST
Guar-derived Thickener for Antibacterial Gels
A naturally derived guar thickener from Rhodia has been designed to assist formulators with the creation hydro-alcoholic antibacterial solutions with moisturizing ingredients, such as glycerin, to leave hands clean and soft.
Dec 01, 2009 | 10:51 AM CST
Improving Tactile Properties of Vegetable Oils with Vegetable Oil-based Esters
By: Durga D. Kulkarni, Jimmy R. Dordi and Sunder N…
Vegetable oil-based esters are shown by the authors to improve the tactile attributes of vegetable oil by lowering its viscosity and improving its spreadability, in addition to providing environmentally friendly options for cosmetic chemists.
Nov 23, 2009 | 10:07 AM CST
Naturally-derived, Non-ethoxylated Emulsifiers for Natural Products
Colonial Chemical Inc. has created naturally-derived, non-ethoxylated emulsifiers for natural product applications, specifically for 1,4-dioxane-free formulations.
Nov 18, 2009 | 10:00 AM CST
Comparatively Speaking: Higher vs. Lower Levels of Surfactant Silicone
By: Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr., Siltech LLC
Alkyl silicone compounds can be effective in oil-based systems, as they are soluble (i.e. clear when added) and lower surface tension when added to oils. They first lower surface tension by increasing their concentration at the interface, then they form micelles.
Nov 11, 2009 | 09:07 AM CST
Wrinkle-blurring Film Former for Mobility, Stability
Centerchem has introduced a polymer chain network that imparts sensory elegance as well as fine line- and wrinkle-blurring effects in skin care and color cosmetic applications. In addition, it stabilizes w/s and s/w emulsions.
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Oct 14, 2009 | 01:19 PM CDT
Determining the Effects of Glycolic Acid in Hair Care Products
The positive effects of glycolic acid for skin care are well-documented; however, similar studies in hair care are not. Research has proven that glycolic acid offers many benefits for these products.
Oct 05, 2009 | 12:53 PM CDT
Silky Skin Feel Emulsifier for Color and AP/DEO
This w/s emulsifier was created for color cosmetic and antiperspirant emulsions. It optimizes the dimethicone chain length and the polyether composition to provide a silky skin feel and good emulsification properties.
Jun 30, 2009 | 11:35 AM CDT
Palm-derived Dihydroxystearic Acid for Sensory and Technical Applications
By: Rosnah Ismail and Hazimah A. Hassan, Malaysian…
Dihydroxystearic acid (DHSA), derived from palm oil- or palm kernel oil-based oleic acid, offers interesting applications since its addition to oily phases and wax gels affects flow and spreading properties. Moreover, it interacts with the surfaces of pigments and fillers, improving color development as well as sensory attributes, as shown here.
May 07, 2009 | 01:41 PM CDT
Cooling Agent for After-sun Products
This ingredient cools through a non-drying, evaporative process on skin but unlike existing hydrocarbon and alcohol technologies, it is non-flammable, odorless and reportedly non-ozone-depleting.