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Feb 27, 2012 | 11:43 AM CST
Petrolatum Blends for More Natural Moisturization
At In-Cosmetics in Barcelona, Spain, Calumet Penreco LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Calumet Specialty Products Partners L.P., will debut its line of hybrid petrolatum products that combine the moisturization properties of petrolatum with natural moisturizing oils to offer formulators a more natural alternative to petrolatum alone.
Jan 27, 2012 | 10:22 AM CST
Silicone Microemulsion Hair Conditioning Agent
Evonik Industries AG has launched a silicone emulsion conditioning agent for hair that serves additional benefits such as heat protection and color retention.
Jan 05, 2012 | 03:23 PM CST
Sustainability: Trends in Polymers and Surfactants for Hair Care
By: Michael J. Fevola, PhD, Johnson & Johnson; Cam…
Market trends are driving the development of polymer and surfactant ingredients toward natural origins—in particular, plants. In this article, the authors review some of the recent trends in green surfactants and polymers for hair care. One interesting technology transfer trend is the use of hydrogen-bonded supramolecular networks to produce self-healing fixative films.
Jan 05, 2012 | 03:09 PM CST
Ingredient Profile—Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
By: Michael J. Fevola, PhD, Johnson & Johnson
Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride (GHPTC) is one of the most widely used cationic polymers in the personal care industry. GHTPC is employed primarily as a conditioning agent in shampoos and body washes. In many of these rinse-off products, it is also a critical deposition aid for the delivery of active ingredients and hydrophobic conditioning agents, e.g., silicones, to the skin and hair.
Jan 04, 2012 | 09:09 AM CST
Patent Picks—Reducing Friction, Gentle Cleansing and Improving Dry Conditioning in Hair
By: Rachel L. Grabenhofer
Chosen biweekly for their relevance to personal care, Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources. This edition features technologies related to hair care formulating.
Dec 19, 2011 | 11:01 AM CST
Polymers for Rheology and Conditioning in Hair and Skin
DKSH’s Performance Materials business unit has collaborated with a polymer manufacturer to launch two polymer lines to its Luna range of products.
Dec 19, 2011 | 10:38 AM CST
Brown Algae Extract for Improved Hair Health and Shine
Provital has sourced brown algae to create an active said to reconstruct damaged hair fibers and impart shine.
Nov 22, 2011 | 10:38 AM CST
Renewable, Biobased Propylene Glycol for Personal Care
Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) has launched a renewable, biobased propylene glycol that meets United States Pharmacopeia (USP) and the US Department of Agriculture's Certified Biobased Product Label standards.
Nov 16, 2011 | 10:43 AM CST
Prickly Pear Emollient
Seatons, the natural oil subsidiary of Croda International Plc, sourced prickly pear to create an emollient that protects skin from the elements.
Oct 31, 2011 | 09:45 AM CDT
Conditioning Agent for Fiber Alignment and Reduced Friction
Croda has launched a non-quaternized conditioning agent that is said to enhance fiber alignment and reduce friction between hair strands.