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May 19, 2011 | 11:04 AM CDT
Apple Seed Oil Emollient for Skin, Hair Care
Seatons, the natural oil subsidiary of Croda International Plc, has launched an emollient oil to moisturize skin that is derived from apple seeds containing mono- and di-unsaturated fatty acids.
May 18, 2011 | 09:20 AM CDT
Conditioning Base for Hair Care Formulating Ease
Inolex has combined a fatty alcohol with an amidoamine, a neutralizing agent and a chelating agent to create a conditioning base for hair care that is designed for performance and ease of formulation.
Apr 18, 2011 | 11:22 AM CDT
Eastman Launches First GEM Technology Ingredient
Eastman Chemical Company has launched the first product manufactured using its proprietary green manufacturing process GEM technology, formerly known as the Eastman Green Biocatalytic Process.
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Apr 13, 2011 | 08:58 AM CDT
Improving Hair Properties with Corn Starch and Beet Extract
DayMoist CLR™ is a skin care ingredient of natural origin, certified by Ecocert and NaTrue. This compound has been found to moisturize the skin; however, its ability to improve the condition, elasticity, and color and heat protection parameters of hair has also been observed, as the following four experiments show.
Apr 12, 2011 | 10:06 AM CDT
Cassia-derived Polymers for Improved Silicone Deposition in Hair
The Lubrizol Corp.’s Noveon Consumer Specialties has introduced cassia-derived polymers for improved deposition, enhanced conditioning and distinctive sensory attributes in hair cleansing formulations.
Apr 06, 2011 | 10:49 AM CDT
A Review of Anti-irritants, Part II: Moisturizer, Anti-irritant Efficacy and Overall Interpretation*
By: Howard I. Maibach, MD, and Hongbo Zhai, MD, Un…
his column is the second of a two-part series about anti-irritants. Part I appeared in the March 2011 issue and covered anti-irritants, irritant reaction and barrier cream efficacy. The present column summarizes the efficacy of moisturizers and anti-irritant substances and provides an overall interpretation.
Apr 06, 2011 | 07:12 AM CDT
Patent Picks—Colored Bubbles, Straightening, Suspended Air and More in Hair Care
By: Rachel L. Grabenhofer
Chosen biweekly for their relevance to personal care, Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources. This edition features patents related to hair cleansing, conditioning and styling, among others.
Apr 05, 2011 | 04:48 PM CDT
Ingredient Profile—Polyquaternium-7
By: Michael J. Fevola, PhD, Johnson & Johnson Cons…
Last month’s “Ingredient Profile” column reviewed polyquaternium-6 (PQ-6), the cationic homopolymer of diallyldimethylammonium chloride (DADMAC). In relation, this month’s column examines its cousin, polyquaternium-7 (PQ-7), one of the most widely used and cost-effective conditioning polymers for personal care applications.
Mar 24, 2011 | 10:11 AM CDT
Corn, Soybean and Flaxseed Extract for Skin Protection
At In-Cosmetics in Milan, International Specialty Products (ISP) will introduce three vegetable-derived skin care ingredients that have been added to the Natriance line.
Mar 16, 2011 | 11:31 AM CDT
Silicone Emulsion for Hair Styling and Conditioning
Dow Corning has launched an amino silicone elastomer emulsion for leave-in conditioners and hair styling products that combines hair styling with conditioning benefits.