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Stronger Hair for the Socially Conscious – BASF
Brand new initiatives at in-cosmetics North America – Reed NA
Natural Antimicrobial & Preservative Options – Sabinsa
Increase Performance of Sunscreen Actives with Zemea® Propanediol – Dupont
The Vegan Alternative to Natural Keratin for Rejuvenating Haircare – BASF
Croda Introduces Sensorial Ingredients for Skin, Hair and Sun
Apr 9, 2013
At in-cosmetics 2013, Croda will be introducing a host of sensorial ingredients across the skin, sun and hair care categories in addition to debuting new formulations for the Asian and Latin American markets.
Feeling Out Consumers
Mar 25, 2013 | Rachel L. Grabenhofer, Cosmetics & Toiletries
Obviously, personal care is personal, which creates a challenge to not only design the desired physical effects but also to interpret those effects as subjectively as the users will. This becomes more complex since sensory experience relates to user skin type, as Steventon describes in this issue. To some extent, however, consumers experience similar effects, which is where ingredients such as silicones and nanoparticles can be employed.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Mar 25, 2013 | Michael J. Fevola, PhD
Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride (GHPTC) is one of the most widely used cationic polymers in the personal care industry, employed primarily as a conditioning agent in shampoos and body washes. In many of these rinse-off products, it is also a critical deposition aid for the delivery of active ingredients and hydrophobic conditioning agents, e.g., silicones, to the skin and hair.
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Do More with Less Using Multifunctional Additives
Mar 15, 2013
The use of multifunctional raw materials allows formulators to use less resources, an immediate cost saving. This can also economize warehouse space, saving time, energy and order processing, all while adding multiple benefits to finished cosmetic products.
NuSil Debuts CareSil Unit of Skin Care Silicones
Mar 12, 2013
NuSil Technology LLC will enter the skin care market with its debut of CareSil, a new business unit in silicone materials for skin care.
Organic Avocado and Coconut Butters for Skin and Hair from Naturochim
Mar 12, 2013
At in-cosmetics in Paris, Naturochim will introduce the latest additions to its Premium Organic line of butters, avocado and a coconut.
Formaldehyde-free Straightening and Sensory Aesthetics in Water-based Products from Grant
Mar 5, 2013
Grant Industries has created a mercapto-containing dimethicone copolymer to improve adhesion to fiber surfaces in straightening, styling and anti-frizz applications. It has also launched two sensory-enhancing silicone materials for water-based applications.
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Sensification: The Science Behind Sensory Innovation
Feb 12, 2013
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.
Rice and Bamboo Exfoliator Beads for Skin Care
Jan 23, 2013
Impact Colors has launched rice and bamboo exfoliators for skin care to serve as natural alternatives to polyethylene microbeads.
DuPont Awards Innovative Propanediol Use
Jan 16, 2013
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.
Seppic and Coatex Partner for Personal Care Polymers
Dec 4, 2012
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.
Silicone Copolymer Emulsion for Hair Moisturization
Nov 27, 2012
Dow Corning has launched a silicone hair moisturizer for premium shampoos, rinse-off conditioners and leave-in conditioners.