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Dec 19, 2005 | 01:37 AM CST
Using Polyquaternium-64 to Condition Damaged Hair
By: Kunio Shimada, Ph.D., NOF Corporation, Life Sc…
Studies reported here show that by forming a gel layer that coats the surfaces of damaged hair fibers, this new, cationic, biomimetic copolymer helps to restore the appearance of healthy hair.
Dec 13, 2005 | 11:13 PM CST
Humectants: More Than Meets The Eye (or Skin)
By: Ken Klein, Cosmetech Laboratories
Whenever we are asked to formulate an emulsion, we think of and usually add a humectant. A humectant being defined as “a substance that promotes retention of moisture.” It is derived from Latin “hu-mecta-ns, hu-mecta-nt, present participle of hu-mecta-re, to moisten, from hu-mectus, moist, from hu-me-re, to be moist.” But these versatile materials deserve our respect. They have functions that go far beyond this simplistic definition!
Dec 13, 2005 | 10:15 PM CST
Advances in Polymers for Hair Conditioning Shampoos
By: Robert Y. Lochhead and Lisa R. Huisinga, Schoo…
The dilution-deposition mechanism is the core of the modern conditioning shampoo. It is described here, along with polymer inventions that enhance benefits and improve the clarity of conditioning shampoos, and enable conditioning from shampoos that do not contain a cationic polymer.
Dec 13, 2005 | 09:53 PM CST
Busy Signals Explain Itch from Dry Skin
By: Gil Yosipovitch, MD, and Kelly L. Barham, MD
This review of literature suggests that crosstalk between the stratum corneum and nerve fibers in the epidermis is the process by which itch is transmitted to the central nervous system. A rationale is presented for using moisturizers to reduce itch.
Dec 01, 2005 | 03:54 PM CST
Emollients with Activity for Sun Care Applications
By: J. Alander, A.C. Andersson, J. Tabor and C. Li…
A process of partial hydrogenation followed by fractionation will stabilize canola oil and maximize its content of tocopherols, yielding a stable emollient oil with improved sun care and skin care benefits.
Nov 01, 2005 | 02:59 PM CST
Recent Polymer Technologies for Hair Care
By: Bernice Ridley and Colleen M. Rocafort, Ciba S…
More than 20 polymers from seven companies are reviewed in this survey of recent polymer technologies for hair care. A variety of new functions and multifunctionalities are seen in these products launched within the past two years.
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.