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Mar 05, 2013 | 11:35 AM CST
T-shaped Siloxane Microemulsion for Improved Hair Conditioning and Protection
By: C. Hartung, PhD; U. Kortemeier; U. Westerholt;…
Described here is a T-shaped cationic siloxane incorporated in a microemulsion to provide a high silicone character material with balanced solubility and high hair substantivity. Wet and dry combability and hair feel were evaluated by panelists, while combing force measurements and differential scanning calorimetry measured conditioning and heat protection, respectively. Color washfastness also was tested using a spectrophotometer.
Mar 05, 2013 | 11:02 AM CST
Formula Anatomy Deciphered—Lip Balms
By: Luigi Rigano, PhD, Studio Rigano Industrial Co…
Lip balms or salves constitute a special category of protecting and soothing cosmetics. They are intended to be applied to the lip pseudo-mucosa to relieve the signs and symptoms of skin dryness and chapping. Their function and formulation are described here.
Mar 05, 2013 | 10:31 AM CST
A Dermatological View—Innovations in Hyaluronic Acid
By: Howard I. Maibach, MD, University of Californi…
HA is critically important to dermatologists and to cosmetic scientists, as it maintains the moisture in skin, and loss of accessible HA results in wrinkling and changes associated with aging. Replacement of such HA is the goal of many cosmetic and cosmeceutical techniques and reagents.
Dec 04, 2012 | 10:55 AM CST
A Dermatological View—Moisturizers: Evidence for Efficacy
By: Nava P. Greenfield, Yale School of Medicine; a…
Despite their widespread use and applications, the scientific literature on moisturizers lacks strong evidence to support dermatological use. This article explores current literature on the efficacy of moisturizers to help the industry understand their mechanisms and role in treatment.
Sep 04, 2012 | 11:31 AM CDT
Saccharide Isomerate to Deeply Hydrate Skin and Scalp
By: Jochen Klock, PhD, and Volker Rosenberger, PhD…
Saccharide isomerate, designed to closely resemble a carbohydrate complex found in human stratum corneum, is shown here to provide up to 72 hr of deep hydration to skin and, for the first time, rinse-off soothing to the scalp. Its unique binding mechanism to skin and scalp create new opportunities for leave-on and rinse-off products.
Jul 03, 2012 | 02:39 PM CDT
Formula Anatomy Deciphered—Foot Care
By: Luigi Rigano, PhD, Institute of Skin and Produ…
Many dermatological diseases such as athlete’s foot occur because the feet spend long spans of time in a warm, dark and humid environment. While there are several foot diseases related to diabetes, this column will focus on the development of foot care formulae designed for cosmetic treatments.
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.
Oct 28, 2011 | 01:38 PM CDT
A Dermatological View—The Controversial Influence of Moisturizers on Skin Water Barrier
By: Howard I. Maibach, MD, University of Californi…
As is described here, moisturizers can influence the properties and structure of corneocytes by influencing the SC and consequently, the skin water barrier function. This hydrative influence of moisturizers could be beneficial as well as destructive toward skin barrier function.
Oct 05, 2011 | 11:58 AM CDT
Properties of Vegetal Oil-based Creams in Skin Care
By: Kedar Kumthekar and Jayashree Nagarkar, PhD, I…
Tocopherols and tocotrienols are the major constituents of almond oil, safflower oil and palm oil. They are necessary for the normal growth and metabolism of healthy skin. These oils were formulated in nourishing skin care products and massage creams as part of stable o/w emulsions and were found to have excellent storage stability, flow properties, spreadability and moisturizing properties.