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Apr 05, 2013 | 01:28 PM CDT

Read the Label Online: Living Proof Prime Style Extender

Living Proof Prime Style Extender
By: Susan Raffy, Susan Raffy Consulting

Living Proof’s Prime Style Extender promises to “protect and extend the life of your style twice as long.” This column will review the ingredient listing for functionality and claims substantiation.

Oct 10, 2012 | 10:34 AM CDT

Boron Nitride Functional Fillers for Cosmetics

EMD Chemicals' performance materials division has launched a line of boron nitride functional fillers for cosmetics.

Jun 04, 2012 | 01:05 PM CDT

Film-former Silicone Emulsions for Hair

Wacker showcased a new generation of aminofunctional film-forming silicone emulsions for hair care applications at this year’s FCE Cosmetique in São Paulo, Brazil.

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.

Sep 07, 2011 | 09:30 AM CDT

Trimethylsiloxysilicate Film-Formers for Hair/Skin Feel

At In-Cosmetics Asia in Bangkok, BRB International BV will launch a trimethylsiloxysilicate line of film-formers for a variety of applications.

Apr 05, 2011 | 04:48 PM CDT

Ingredient Profile—Polyquaternium-7

By: Michael J. Fevola, PhD, Johnson & Johnson Cons…

Last month’s “Ingredient Profile” column reviewed polyquaternium-6 (PQ-6), the cationic homopolymer of diallyldimethylammonium chloride (DADMAC). In relation, this month’s column examines its cousin, polyquaternium-7 (PQ-7), one of the most widely used and cost-effective conditioning polymers for personal care applications.

Mar 07, 2011 | 10:22 AM CST

Durable Styling with Film-forming Polyurethane

Bayer MaterialScience will present a film-forming polyurethane dispersion for hair styling at In-Cosmetics in Milan.

Dec 20, 2010 | 09:22 AM CST

Flexible, Durable Silicone Resin

Dow Corning has introduced a silicone resin that forms a flexible, durable film and is resistant to wash-off and rub-off, allowing formulators to create long-lasting, comfortable color cosmetics.

Nov 01, 2010 | 09:18 AM CDT

Film Former for Water-resistant Color Cosmetics

Interpolymer has introduced a water-resistant, quick-setting film former for color cosmetic formulations.

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.