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May 22, 2007 | 03:32 PM CDT
Conditioning Polymers for Unruly Hair
Amerchol has created conditioning polymers that manage hair types requiring volume control, and condition unruly, difficult-to-manage hair.
May 22, 2007 | 03:01 PM CDT
Find Stability with Meadowfoam Oil
Meadowfoam oil has raised its profile as a key ingredient in personal care products, primarily due to its oxidative stability. Reportedly, it also can extend the shelf life of other less-stable ingredients.
May 08, 2007 | 01:14 PM CDT
Oil vs. Butter
Industry expert Tony O’Lenick asks: What is the difference between an oil and a butter? Carter LaVay, president of Zenitech, offers his insight.
Apr 02, 2007 | 01:52 PM CDT
A Dermatological View--Moisturizer Efficacy: Evidence on Preventing and Treating Irritant Dermatitis
By: Miki Yokota and Howard I. Maibach, MD, Univers…
This article appeared on pages 65–72 in volume 55 of Contact Dermatitis in 2006 and appears here in a modified version with permission from Blackwell Publishing.
Apr 02, 2007 | 11:09 AM CDT
Poly glutamic acid: A Novel Peptide for Skin Care
By: Natalie Ben-Zur, Natto Biosciences, Daniel M. …
Personal care formulators continue to pursue skin care materials that are capable of both moisturization and exfoliation. γ-Poly glutamic acid (INCI: natto gum) meets these multifaceted demands. A review of the literature and research presented here examines the science of natto gum and explores its applications in personal care.
Mar 13, 2007 | 03:55 PM CDT
Natural Water Delivery Active
Arch Personal Care Products has developed a natural active designed to regulate the skin’s ability to channel moisture to the areas where it is needed most.
Feb 28, 2007 | 09:23 AM CST
Emu Oil Imparts Softness and Relief into Personal Care
Several cosmetic and personal products have used emu oil to enhance their products. From creams to the oil itself, manufacturers are touting its properties to enrich skin.
Jan 30, 2007 | 11:48 AM CST
Cold Pressed Pomegranate Seed Oil
Natural Sourcing LLC has created a cold pressed pomegranate seed oil for cosmeceutical use.
Dec 28, 2006 | 01:38 PM CST
Bench and Beyond: Correlating Water Contact Angles and Moisturization/Sensory Claims
By: Olga V. Dueva-Koganov, B. Scott Jaynes, Collee…
While staff that normally writes the Bench & Beyond column is taking some time off, this space offers an article by Olga V. Dueva-Koganov, B. Scott Jaynes, Colleen Rocafort, Shaun Barker and Jianwen Mao at Ciba Specialty Chemicals Corporation in Tarrytown, N.Y., USA.
Nov 29, 2006 | 08:55 AM CST
AQP-3 Ingredient May Improve Keratinization
Bayer HealthCare has introduced an blend of two triterpenic isomers designed to improve the differentiation of the keratinocyte and epidermis functionality...