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Mar 30, 2012 | 03:38 PM CDT
Consumer Perspective—Skin Types and Sensory Experience
By: Katerina Steventon, PhD, FaceWorkshops
Sophisticated texture and fragrance as part of a formulation’s aesthetics are important to the discerning consumer, and skin type is the primary influence behind how the consumer perceives a skin care product. For example, consumers with dry skin require a richer moisturizer, even though the product should absorb quickly for a smooth finish.
Mar 30, 2012 | 02:36 PM CDT
Ingredient Profile—Dimethicone
By: Michael J. Fevola, PhD
Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), more commonly known as dimethicone, is the most widely utilized silicone material in cosmetics and personal care. It is found in a wide variety of rinse-off and leave-on products such as shampoos, hair conditioners, skin moisturizers and color cosmetics.
Mar 29, 2012 | 04:11 PM CDT
Ecocert-approved Emulsifer and Deo Active
At In-Cosmetics in Barcelona, Dr. Straetmans will introduce a natural deodorant active and a w/o emulsifier.
Mar 01, 2012 | 03:48 PM CST
Proliposome-coated Mica With Bioactives for Benefits in Facial Powders
By: Malyn Chulasiri, PhD, Better Way (Thailand) C…
The article discusses the preparation of proliposome-coated mica harboring bioactives from plant origin that have skin-whitening/-lightening effects. The treated mica is incorporated into facial powder for skin-smoothing, -moisturizing and -lightening properties, which are evaluated here.
Feb 09, 2012 | 02:01 PM CST
Hybrid Silicone Powders for Oil Absorption in Cosmetics
Shin-Etsu Silicones of America, a US subsidiary of Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd., has added two oil-absorbing spherical powders to its KSP line of hybrid silicone powders. The line combines a silicone rubber core with a with a silicone resin shell to provide feel and visual benefits to cosmetic formulations.
Feb 07, 2012 | 11:02 AM CST
Silicones for Feel in Hair and Skin Formulations
NuSil Technology LLC has introduced two silicones for personal care.
Jan 04, 2012 | 09:09 AM CST
Patent Picks—Reducing Friction, Gentle Cleansing and Improving Dry Conditioning in Hair
By: Rachel L. Grabenhofer
Chosen biweekly for their relevance to personal care, Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources. This edition features technologies related to hair care formulating.
Dec 28, 2011 | 09:54 AM CST
Plant-based Nylon-10,10 Powder for Color Cosmetics
Evonik has launched a plant-based nylon-10, 10 powder that contributes mattifying and oil-absorbing properties to color cosmetics.
Dec 21, 2011 | 09:16 AM CST
Patent Picks—Effervescent Surfactants, Vegetal Thickeners, Controlled Delivery and More
By: Rachel L. Grabenhofer
Chosen biweekly for their relevance to personal care, Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources. This edition features patents related to sensory attributes in hair and skin care.
Nov 22, 2011 | 05:25 PM CST
Menthol Derivative Cooling Agent
Symrise has introduced a menthol derivative that is said to provide intense cooling in topical applications.