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Jul 30, 2010 | 02:32 PM CDT
Controlled-release Mechanisms of Fragrances
By: Nitika U. Bhargava, Vijayanand P. Magar and Sh…
Fragrances are volatile and susceptible to oxidation, and can escape from a finished product over time. This limited longevity has led to the development of encapsulation and controlled-release techniques. The present article reviews methods for controlling the release of fragrance in personal care products, and describes their mechanisms of action.
Jul 13, 2010 | 02:40 PM CDT
Comparatively Speaking: Fragrances in Nonpolar Bases vs. Water-based Systems
By: Anthony J. O'Lenick Jr., Siltech LLC
In this week's edition of Comparatively Speaking, Tony O'Lenick asks fragrance expert Steve Herman to explain how fragrances may be incorporated into nonpolar bases vs. water-based systems.
Jun 21, 2010 | 08:18 AM CDT
DfE Fragrances Developed for Eco-friendly Hand Soaps
J&E Sozio Inc. has developed a line of fragrances that follow the US Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) Design for the Environment (DfE) program, to enable personal care formulators to create hand soaps that meet eco-friendly labeling standards.
Apr 09, 2010 | 01:12 PM CDT
2010 Fragrance Trends Published to Assist Formulators
Bell Flavors and Fragrances predicted the10 fragrance and flavor trends for 2010. These flavors and fragrances can be used by formulators to develop on-trend personal care products.
Oct 30, 2009 | 03:34 PM CDT
Making a Connection
By: Rachel Grabenhofer, Cosmetics & Toiletries mag…
Scent obviously is strongly connected to experience and can evoke memories, but how does it work? While the view of how a scent connects to an experience may be blurry, the fact that the two connect is clear. So what better way to connect a consumer to a positive experience than through scent?
Oct 30, 2009 | 01:21 PM CDT
Cooking Chemistry and the Formulator—Seasonings: Taste and Smell
By: Eric S. Abrutyn, TPC2 Advisors Ltd.
This article is the last in a four-part series that highlights connections between cooking chemistry and personal care product development, including reactions that occur and why, and how to best utilize these reactions, for the benefit of formulators.
May 29, 2009 | 10:15 AM CDT
Bell Researches the Scent of Color
The panelists were given 15 fragrances to smell, ranging from fruit fusion to sweet lime punch. After listing their favorites, the panelists were shown a color wheel and asked to indicate where they felt each fragrance should be placed on the color wheel.
Feb 26, 2009 | 01:56 PM CST
Fragrance with Antiaging Benefits
By: Benoit Auffray, Robertet
Fragrances are blends of synthetic chemicals, essential oils and solvent extracts, known as absolutes. Recent research has evaluated the effects of these natural aromatic products, revealing they can impact processes in skin. Here, the author describes how a fragrance with specially selected naturals can provide a pleasant scent as well as impart cosmetic activity.
Feb 09, 2009 | 10:07 AM CST
Autoxidation May Explain Essential Oil Contact Allergy
Researchers reported that eczema-provoking allergens formed by the reaction with acid in the ambient air (autoxidation) or with skin enzymes may be to blame for allergic reactions to essential oils.
Jan 15, 2009 | 09:53 AM CST
Formulate with the Top Ten Fragrance Profiles
The fragrances listed were chosen by tracking samples over the past year, scouting trends internally and compiling fragrance trends from external resources.