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Feel Enhancer
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Dec 03, 2008 | 09:16 AM CST
Dry Feeling vs. Volatile Silicone
By: Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr., Siltech LLC
The feel of a formulation often has been associated with volatility. Volatility is the ability of a compound to evaporate under the temperatures at which it is used in a formulation.
Sep 09, 2008 | 04:28 PM CDT
Natural Cooling Agent
Symrise has introduced a natural cooling agent that imparts a sense of freshness on skin.
Aug 26, 2008 | 09:21 PM CDT
Polypeptide Moisturizer for a Smooth Skin Feel
Evonik Goldschmidt GmbH has introduced a polypeptide moisturizer.
Jul 02, 2008 | 05:09 PM CDT
Hooked on a Feeling
By: Rachel Chapman, Cosmetics & Toiletries magazin…
This issue of C&T magazine is dedicated to the overall science of formulating skin care—because although it’s exciting to learn what fascinating tricks new ingredients can perform, practical, hands-on formulating experience inspires the “feeling” of what a formula needs added and ultimately gets the formulator through the day.
Jul 02, 2008 | 04:56 PM CDT
Inulin Lauryl Carbamate: A Deus-ex-Machina Emulsifier for Color Cosmetics
By: Luigi M. Rigano and Nicola Lionetti, L. Rigano…
Inulin lauryl carbamate is a polysaccharide-based emulsifier that addresses the twin problems of emulsion stability and high powder content in color cosmetic formulations. Here, the authors present a formulation strategy.
Jul 02, 2008 | 04:35 PM CDT
A New Formulators' Tool for Customizing Sensory
By: Jeffrey M. Carey, PhD; Bryan Moran; Francine S…
Optimizing the sensory properties of o/w emulsion systems is an ongoing challenge for formulators, thus tools to simplify this process are desirable. Here, the authors describe a visual tool to assist in selecting the right combination of certain crosslinked acrylic rheology modifiers and specialty emollient esters to meet target aesthetics.
Jul 02, 2008 | 04:31 PM CDT
Enhancing the Feel of Vegetable Oils with Silicone
By: Anne-Lise Girboux and Emilie Courbon, Dow Corn…
Adding silicone to natural oils can reduce surface tension thus improving spreading characteristics. This results in finished formulations with improved sensory profiles and in addition, expands on the opportunities for using these natural ingredients.
Jun 30, 2008 | 01:49 PM CDT
Soy Wax for Sensory Benefits
Dow Corning Corp. offers soy wax to formulators as an alternative for structure and sensory characteristics.
Jun 17, 2008 | 02:38 PM CDT
Wood-derived Natural Colloidal Thickener
LCW Sensient has launched a natural colloidal thickener derived from wood that is an alternative for PMMA beads in natural products.
Jun 17, 2008 | 11:58 AM CDT
Fatty Ester vs. Benzoate Ester
Industry expert Tony O’Lenick compares fatty esters, made by reacting fatty alcohol and fatty acid, with benzoate esters, reaction products of short aromatic acids and fatty alcohol.