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Apr 18, 2006 | 01:07 PM CDT
Fancor Highlights Vegetable-based Sensory Ingredient
Fancor highlights its new Crambe abyssinica seed oil (and) Butyrospermum parkii (shea butter) extract, an all-natural, vegetable-origin ingredient...
Apr 12, 2006 | 07:44 AM CDT
A Dermatologic View: Nickel Compounds in Cosmetics
By: Juri J. Host´ynek and Howard I. Maibach
This is the seventh article in a series discussing metals in cosmetics. The series was introduced on Jan., 1, 1998, with a discussion of the toxic potential from metals absorbed through the skin.
Mar 28, 2006 | 09:12 AM CST
A Light-Diffusing Concept For Antiaging Effects In Makeup Formulations
By: E. Desmarthon, D. Hericher and M. Seu-Salerno
An innovative light-diffusing concept for special optical effect (nylon fibers) makes possible the immediate visualization of the reduction of signs of skin aging while maintaining a natural makeup and a youthful appearance.
Feb 28, 2006 | 06:12 PM CST
Bench & Beyond--Color Lock in Hair Care
By: Bud Brewster, Cosmetics & Toiletries
What is the key to unlocking the challenge of color lock in hair care? You might find out this month at PCIA in Seoul, Korea. Several of raw materials are the focus of this column, which examines ways to retain the color in artificially colored hair.
Feb 28, 2006 | 06:04 PM CST
A Co-precipitation Process for Inventing New Lakes
By: Emilie Desmarthon and Martine Seu-Salerno, LCW…
A co-precipitation process adapted from a conventional laking method permits the production of new colored lakes characterized by better tinctorial strength and purity. These pigments offer an alternative to mineral pigments.
Dec 13, 2005 | 10:43 PM CST
Meet D&C Black #2: A New, Old Cosmetic Color Additive
By: Jane Hollenberg, JCH Consulting
The specifications, advantages, disadvantages and handling considerations of carbon black are described, as this old cosmetic color additive – de-listed for 29 years – returns to use with a new name: D&C Black #2
Dec 13, 2005 | 10:37 PM CST
Bright Pearl Complex and Long Radiance Pigment for Enhancing Skin Luminosity
By: N. Portal, J. Guesnet, YSL Beaute; N. Abdul-Ma…
Color fading and dulling of foundation pigments can be avoided by new coating materials and application techniques, as this article demonstrates in the case of a pearl protein extract applied by a fluid air bed coating technology. This technology also treats pigments and fillers to give them optical properties to improve skin radiance.
May 06, 2003 | 02:00 AM CDT
Formulator's Forum
By: Ken Klein
The word pearlescence (Merriam-Webster Dictionary) first appears in the English language in 1936 and is defined as "having a pearly appearance."
May 06, 2003 | 02:00 AM CDT
A Light-Diffusing Concept for Antiaging Effects in Makeup Formulations
By: E. Desmarthon, D. Hericher and M. Seu-Salerno,…
An innovative light diffusing concept for special optical effect (nylon fibers) makes possible the immediate visualization of the reduction of signs of skin aging while maintaining a natural makeup and youthful appearance.
May 06, 2003 | 02:00 AM CDT
Kaolin: A Performance Additive for Cosmetics and Pharmaceuticals
By: Olga V. Dueva and Gabriel E. Uzunian, Engelhar…
This overview describes kaolin, a naturally occurring alumino-silicate mineral that has new applications based on its absorbency, gentle abrasiveness, rheology modification, pigment extension compressibility and barrier-forming properties.