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Jan 11, 2006 | 12:52 PM CST
Centerchem Launches Moisturizing Ingredient
Centerchem presents a novel hydrocolloidal three-dimensional matrix of galactomannans, which is said to release galacto-manno-oligosaccharides into the stratum corneum.
Jan 06, 2006 | 10:32 AM CST
Ciba Highlights Conditioning Polymer
Ciba Specialty Chemicals highlights a new conditioning polymer for relaxed and damaged hair.
Dec 23, 2005 | 05:50 PM CST
Performance and Sensorial Benefits of Cationic Guar in Hair Care Applications
By: Stephanie Chiron
Cationic guars have demonstrated ability to manage the surface of the hair. This article discusses their physico-chemical properties, their hair conditioning and repairing properties, and their impact on foam sensorial aspects.
Dec 23, 2005 | 05:46 PM CST
A Brief Review of Polymer/Surfactant Interaction
By: Robert Y. Lochhead and Lisa R. Huisinga, The I…
In this article, the significance of parameters such as correlation length (blob size), micelle structure, comicellization, polymer adsorption conformation and coacervate structure are introduced with relevance to the conceptual appreciation of polymer-surfactant interactions and its bearing on recent advances in conditioning shampoos.
Dec 23, 2005 | 05:20 PM CST
Anionic Organosilicones: Complexing Agents for Quaternary Compounds
By: Brian Vondruska, Laurie Marshall, Pamela McCal…
A new formulating technique allows for the preparation of clear gels containing both anionic rheology control polymers and cationic conditioning agents, ingredients which were traditionally thought to be incompatible with one another.
Dec 23, 2005 | 03:16 PM CST
Glycerin and Hydroxyethyl Urea: Comparing Two Skin Moisturizers
By: Peter Landa, Fiona Lam, Irina Morosov, Rita Ro…
In a series of evaluations comparing two skin moisturizers, hydroxyethyl urea was found to deliver moisturization efficacy comparable to glycerin, while offering some advantages in terms of sensory perception in skin care products.
Dec 23, 2005 | 02:36 PM CST
Liquid Crystals in O/W Emulsions with Urea: Development and Testing
By: O.D.H. Santos, F. Sacai, M. Ferrari and P.A. R…
Using a ternary phase diagram, the authors developed systems based on nonionic surfactants, light paraffin oil, water, and (optionally) urea. Systems in which lamellar liquid crystals formed and in which urea was an ingredient showed higher occlusive power and lower TEWL in in vitro tests.
Dec 19, 2005 | 01:41 AM CST
Multifunctionality from a New Polymeric Ester
By: Louis L. Punto, Kevin Lou and Eva-Maria C. Har…
Pigment wetting, skin moisturization and gloss are three functions that can be obtained simultaneously from octyldodecyl/PPG-3 myristyl ether dimer dilinoleate, a new polymeric ester synthesized partly from one of the skin’s essential fatty acids.
Dec 19, 2005 | 01:39 AM CST
Silicone Quaternary Microemulsion: A Multifunctional Product for Hair Care
By: Todd Ostergaard, Alvaro Gomes, Kim Quackenbush…
A new multifunctional silicone quaternary polymer microemulsion for hair offers conditioning, as well as protection from heat, improved permanent color retention, enhanced body and volume, and product clarity.
Dec 19, 2005 | 01:37 AM CST
Using Polyquaternium-64 to Condition Damaged Hair
By: Kunio Shimada, Ph.D., NOF Corporation, Life Sc…
Studies reported here show that by forming a gel layer that coats the surfaces of damaged hair fibers, this new, cationic, biomimetic copolymer helps to restore the appearance of healthy hair.