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Mar 05, 2013 | 11:02 AM CST
Formula Anatomy Deciphered—Lip Balms
By: Luigi Rigano, PhD, Studio Rigano Industrial Co…
Lip balms or salves constitute a special category of protecting and soothing cosmetics. They are intended to be applied to the lip pseudo-mucosa to relieve the signs and symptoms of skin dryness and chapping. Their function and formulation are described here.
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Feb 12, 2013 | 02:19 PM CST
Sensification: The Science Behind Sensory Innovation
Consumer demand for a pleasurable sensory experience extends to everything they touch, including cosmetic emulsions. Croda has evaluated many of its multifunctional, patented emulsifiers in a simple system (water, same emollient, emulsifier, preservative) and mapped out the sensory properties for each.
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Jan 29, 2013 | 03:19 PM CST
Protect and Preserve Hair Color with Hydrolyzed Quinoa
Through advancements in protein chemistry, TRI-K has discovered new benefits that effectively retain hair color through a natural and sustainable platform. Quinoa Pro EX (INCI: Hydrolyzed Quinoa) is a hydrolyzed protein that penetrates the hair shaft to prevent damage while adding control and manageability.
Jan 29, 2013 | 02:36 PM CST
Silicone Hair Volumizer and Conditioner
Chemsil has combined a cationic hindered amino silicone polymer with an organic quaternium salt to create a microemulsion that increases hair volume while conditioning in conditioning hair formulations.
Jan 22, 2013 | 03:37 PM CST
Rice and Bamboo Exfoliator Beads for Skin Care
Impact Colors has launched rice and bamboo exfoliators for skin care to serve as natural alternatives to polyethylene microbeads.
Jan 15, 2013 | 03:19 PM CST
DuPont Awards Innovative Propanediol Use
DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products Company LLC has launched an Innovation Award program for companies using its Zemea Propanediol in their cosmetic and personal care ingredients or formulations.
Jan 15, 2013 | 12:30 PM CST
Croda Acquires Assets of Innovachem, LLC
Acquisition adds patented product portfolio to Croda’s range of ingredients, including a quaternized panthenol and multifunctional emollient ester with enhanced skin conditioning functionality.
Dec 04, 2012 | 04:34 PM CST
Seppic and Coatex Partner for Personal Care Polymers
Seppic has entered into a partnership with Coatex to develop a new line of personal care polymers. Under the agreement, the new line of polymers will be manufactured by Coatex and marketed by Seppic.
Dec 04, 2012 | 04:18 PM CST
Study Finds Growing Demand in US for Natural Polymers
A report by the Freedonia Group Inc. has forecasted US demand for natural polymers to grow 6.9% annually to US $4.6 billion in 2016.
Dec 04, 2012 | 11:45 AM CST
Formulating for Electrolyte Resistance in Conjunction with Sensory Appeal
By: Marie Ollagnier; Gordon Hsu, PhD; Bryan Moran;…
Skin care formulations often are enriched with high levels of electrolytic ingredients for various skin benefits. However, these have a negative impact on the viscosity, texture and stability of a system. Described in this article is a multifunctional polymer that is designed to provide excellent electrolyte resistance along with a pleasant sensory profile, as will be shown.