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Nov 13, 2009 | 11:35 AM CST
Plant Complexes Designed for Oily Phase Products
Alban Muller International has launched a line of oil-soluble plant complexes, all with different skin or hair benefits.
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.
Oct 29, 2009 | 11:12 AM CDT
Micellar Solution to Purify, Strengthen Skin
Laboratoires Serobiologiques has introduced a no-rinse, micellar solution that purifies skin while moisturizing and strengthening the skin barrier.
Oct 21, 2009 | 08:55 AM CDT
Rainforest-inspired Tucuma Butter for Hair, Skin
Jarchem has announced the latest addition to its portfolio of rainforest-inspired butters and oils, a tucuma butter with high levels of vitamin A and other acids, to soften skin and revitalize hair.
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Oct 14, 2009 | 01:19 PM CDT
Determining the Effects of Glycolic Acid in Hair Care Products
The positive effects of glycolic acid for skin care are well-documented; however, similar studies in hair care are not. Research has proven that glycolic acid offers many benefits for these products.
Aug 13, 2009 | 05:18 PM CDT
Protecting Hair with Collagen
Waitiki Biosciences delivers moisture into the hair cuticle with its latest hair care offering based on low molecular weight chondroitin sulphate, small peptides and amino acids.
Jul 21, 2009 | 04:33 PM CDT
Comparatively Speaking: Emollient vs. Humectant
By: Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr., Siltech LLC
An emollient is a material that soothes and softens the skin. Most emollients used in personal care are lipids or silicones. Similarly, a humectant helps retain moisture in skin.
Jul 01, 2009 | 10:50 AM CDT
Antiaging Benefits of Topical and Oral Lutein
Research suggests that both topical and oral lutein can increase skin hydration and decrease skin lipid peroxidation, providing antiaging benefits to skin.
May 29, 2009 | 03:27 PM CDT
Painting an Image
By: Rachel Grabenhofer, Cosmetics & Toiletries mag…
Considering the demand for potent actives, this issue of C&T magazine features an article by Sabarinathan describing the nourishment of skin cell mitochondria as an antiaging approach. Also related to skin health, Wiechers considers orthorhombic phase stabilization as a novel mechanism for moisturization.
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.