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Multifunctionality: From "One in More" to "More in One"
By: Johann W. Wiechers, PhD, Cock Verboom, Vincent A.L. Wortel and Wim A. Starmans, Uniqema
Posted: May 6, 2003, from the April 2002 issue of Cosmetics & Toiletries.
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- From Cosmetics & Toiletries
- April 2002 issue, pg 73
- 5 pages
Article Keywords:
- cosmetics technology
- multifunctionality
- moisturization
- elasticity
- skin sensory properties
- Relative Performance measurements
- superfunctionality
- super-multifunctionality
- synergy
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A recent advertisement on Dutch television stated "Of course, you would like your lipstick to do more than only provide color. You want it to moisturize as well." This example clearly illustrates the relevance of multifunctionality in modern cosmetic science.
This is only an excerpt of the full article that appeared in Cosmetics & Toiletries, but you can purchase the full-text version.
