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May 06, 2003 | 02:00 AM CDT
A Novel Silicone-based O/W Emulsifier with Skin Smoothing Sensation
By: Thomas Dietz, Goldschmidt AG
This article describes a new polyether-modfied polidimethylsiloxane that has shown skin moisturization and skin smoothing capability in objective and sensory panel tests.
May 06, 2003 | 02:00 AM CDT
Using Silicones to Formulate Bath Products for Tropical Climates
By: He, C ;Vagts, A
Several silicone materials can provide formulating solutions for bath and shower products designed for tropical areas in Southeast Asia.
May 06, 2003 | 02:00 AM CDT
Topical Formulations Conforming to the Structure of the Skin
By: Vladimir Vacata, Birgit Gertchen-Ohligschlager…
Biomolecules with physical properties similar to those of the permeability barrier--including the property of forming lamellar structures--offer an alternative to the potentially harmful emulsifiers in topical formulations.
May 06, 2003 | 02:00 AM CDT
Benefits of Trimethylglycine (Betaine) in Personal Care Formulations
By: L Rigano, G Dell'Acqua and R Leporatti, Rigano…
Commonly found in nature, trimethylglycine lends itself to many useful applications in personal-care products from foam boosting to skin moisturization.
May 06, 2003 | 02:00 AM CDT
Polyquaternium-55: A New Force in Styling Products
By: J Dallal, ISP
The author describes a hair styling polymer that has been shown to protect the hair during the stages of styling and provide long-lasting and resilient styling benefits.
May 06, 2003 | 02:00 AM CDT
Mango Butter in Cosmetic Formulations
By: Kaustuv Bhattacharya and Vijai K. S. Shukla, I…
The high percentage of tocopherol, phytosterols and triterpenes in mango butter suggests its supplemental use in cosmetics as a source for skin active ingredients.
May 06, 2003 | 02:00 AM CDT
Amine Oxides: A Most Versatile and Underutilized Material
By: Ken Klein
Amine oxides are a versatile and underutilized material. Amine oxides ahve been well-known to surfactant chemists for decades.
May 06, 2003 | 02:00 AM CDT
Multifunctionality: From "One in More" to "More in One"
By: Johann W. Wiechers, PhD, Cock Verboom, Vincent…
The authors explain the requirements for interactions of single components in mixtures in order to obtain multifunctional mixtures. These requirements include synergy and the need to excel in a single specific performance.
May 06, 2003 | 02:00 AM CDT
Stable Conditioning Shampoos Containing High Molecular Weight Dimethicone
By: James Ziming Sun, PhD; James W. Parr and Darcy…
Stable conditioning shampoos containing high molecular weight dimethicones can be achieved by several techniques, such as choosing the proper surfactant and decreasing the particle size of dimethicone.
May 06, 2003 | 02:00 AM CDT
Skin Barrier Function: Effects of Moisturizers
By: Marie Loden, ACO HUD AB
Moisturizing creams are used to increase skin hydration. Recent finding indicate that they also effect skin barrier function in both normal and dry skin. Not only humectants, but excipients such as lipids and emulsifiers will influence skin biochemistry a