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Mar 30, 2010 | 11:41 AM CDT
Chitin Nanofibrils for Cosmetic Delivery
By: Pierfrancesco Morganti, PhD, University of Nap…
In the present article, the author explores the delivery capabilities of nanocrystal chitin nanofibrils. By establishing an ionic bond with water and forming complexes with various actives, this material can impart local or global activity and reach different levels of skin permeability to achieve variable cosmetic efficacy.
Dec 30, 2009 | 02:35 PM CST
Improving Skin Moisturization with Polyglycerol-derived Plant Waxes
By: Paula Lennon, PhD, and Jean-David Rodier, Gatt…
While the claims used for skin care are becoming more and more varied, moisturization remains the priority. In this article, a method of improving the moisturization of cosmetics is described involving the use of a polyglycerol-derived blend of vegetable waxes to protect the skin from dehydration and to boost the moisturizing capacity of emulsions.
Oct 30, 2009 | 01:32 PM CDT
A Micro-wax Dispersion to Condition Hair and Reduce Breakage
By: Hans-Martin Haake, Werner Seipel and Sybille C…
Here, a micro-wax dispersion is shown to provide conditioning and anti-hair breakage properties. The authors incorporated the material into test shampoos, compared them with two silicone-based benchmarks, and found the micro-wax shampoos provided comparable conditioning and improved hair breakage prevention performance. Results were confirmed in a hair washing test.
May 29, 2009 | 11:34 AM CDT
Orthorhombic Phase Stabilization for Internal Occlusion: A New Mechanism for Skin Moisturization
By: Johann W. Wiechers, PhD, JW Solutions
While humectants and occlusive agents are the most commonly accepted approaches to moisturize skin, earlier work indicates a third approach: orthorhombic phase stabilization. In the present article, the author describes this novel mechanism of hydration and its detection by conventional and nonconventional methods, suggesting this approach could serve as a basis for all skin moisturizing therapies.
May 04, 2009 | 04:06 PM CDT
A 'Green" Microemulsion for Improved Conditioning Performance of Shampoos
By: Matthias Hloucha, Hans-Martin Haake and Guadal…
In the present article, a renewable ingredient microemulsion is formulated that is free from ethoxylates and sulfate groups. Used as an additive, the material boosts the conditioning performance of shampoos and improves wet-combing performance by affecting phase separation. In addition, base formulas for standard and “green” shampoos are discussed.
May 01, 2008 | 11:38 AM CDT
Testing Polysilicone-19 for Hair Conditioning and UV Protection Claims
By: Sascha Herrwerth, Holger I. Leidreiter, Uta Ko…
Polysilicone-19, a new cationic siloxane copolymer for rinse-off shampoos and conditioners, is shown here to protect dyed hair against UV fading and damage and to provide a conditioning effect.
Feb 29, 2008 | 10:29 AM CST
Polyquaternium-74: An Advanced Hair Conditioning Polymer
By: Eric Leroy, Rhodia Research
Polyquaternium-74 is a synthetic high performance conditioning polymer whose flocculation and deposition characteristics enable it to match or outperform traditional conditioning polymers in detangling, overall hair conditioning, shine enhancement and buildup reduction when combined, as shown here, with a submicron dimethicone emulsion. Benefits are noted for 2-in-1 shampoo formulations.
Jan 04, 2008 | 09:45 AM CST
Grapefruit Extract Cream: Effects on Melanin in Skin
By: N. Akhtar, Gulfishan, M. Ahmed,The Islaima Uni…
The current work aimed to formulate a stable w/o emulsion containing grapefruit extract by entrapping the extract in the inner aqueous phase. The final formula was found to have skin-whitening, moisturizing, cleansing and antiwrinkle effects, among others.
Jul 02, 2007 | 10:35 AM CDT
The Syngeristic Anti-irritant Effects of (-)-α-Bisabolol and Ginger
By: Martina Herrmann, Imke Meyer, Holger Joppe and…
Damaged skin often is associated with increased levels of interleukin-1 (IL-1) and/or prostaglandin E2 (PGE2). In the present study, researchers combined (-)-α-bisabolol, a potent IL-1α inhibitor, with ginger extract, an efficient PGE2 inhibitor. The synergistic anti-irritant efficacy of this mixture was shown in vivo on detergent-induced erythema.
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.