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Dec 04, 2012 | 11:45 AM CST
Formulating for Electrolyte Resistance in Conjunction with Sensory Appeal
By: Marie Ollagnier; Gordon Hsu, PhD; Bryan Moran;…
Skin care formulations often are enriched with high levels of electrolytic ingredients for various skin benefits. However, these have a negative impact on the viscosity, texture and stability of a system. Described in this article is a multifunctional polymer that is designed to provide excellent electrolyte resistance along with a pleasant sensory profile, as will be shown.
Sep 27, 2012 | 03:28 PM CDT
Cationic Guar Gum
By: Mark S. Freeland, Iris Holder and Jeanette Tuc…
Guar is a natural water soluble polymer principally grown in the Asian subcontinent, specifically India and Pakistan. Also, guar gum is a crop studied in agronomy programs in the United States and many other parts of the world.
Sep 11, 2012 | 11:04 AM CDT
Tara Gum for Emulsion Thickening and Texturizing
Seppic has launched a thickening and texturizing polymer that is 100% plant-derived.
Sep 04, 2012 | 11:25 AM CDT
Formula Anatomy Deciphered—Sensory in Cosmetics
By: Luigi Rigano, PhD, Studio Rigano Industrial Co…
The sensory world is fueled by research conducted in different disciplines such as biology, neurobiology and sense chemistry. It extends to many industrial sectors where perception elements are crucial, including cosmetics.
Aug 20, 2012 | 10:54 AM CDT
Patent Picks—Oxygenation, Self-heating, Anti-stress and More in Cleansing
By: Rachel L. Grabenhofer
Chosen biweekly for their relevance to personal care, Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources. This edition features patents related to cleansing.
Aug 15, 2012 | 01:13 PM CDT
Polyacrylate-33 for Thickening and Suspending in Low Surfactant Cleansers
By: Monique Adamy, Anne-France Leron, Charles Phan…
Described herein is a hydrophobically-modified acrylic copolymer, polyacrylate-33, which is designed for low-to-medium surfactant-containing cleansers. The ingredient is shown to display high thickening efficiency and good suspension properties and shear-thinning rheology in sulfate-based and sulfate-free chassis. Further, it enables transparent formulations in the presence of salt with improved foaming and sensorial properties.
Aug 15, 2012 | 11:45 AM CDT
Formula Troubleshooting: Acrylate-based Thickening
By: Peter Tsolis, The Estée Lauder; and Marie Olla…
Acrylate-based ingredients have been modified over the past decades, and their benefits are increasingly evident in many industries outside of cosmetics, such as paints, coatings, inks, textiles, etc.
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Jun 20, 2012 | 11:54 AM CDT
Déjà vu: A Need for Alternatives to Cocamide DEA
The scrutiny over Cocamide DEA in cosmetic applications is not new; for the past decade, its safety has been debated. While it is widely used, many chemists still may look to remove it from existing formulations, creating the need for alternatives. To overcome this obstacle, Croda has developed two near “drop-in” replacements for Cocamide DEA.
Jun 11, 2012 | 11:52 AM CDT
Protecting, Straightening and Setting Hair
BASF launched several ingredients at the recent FCE Cosmetique and Pharma 2012 events, including an all-in-one hair protectant, strengthener and straightener; and a liquid thickener for hair styling gels.
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May 03, 2012 | 04:58 PM CDT
Build the Basics, Optimize Products, Formulate Naturals and Penetrate Skin
In addition to courses for the beginning chemist, natural products and optimization of formulas, Cosmetics & Toiletries has added Physiology of the Skin, featuring Zoe Diana Draelos, MD, to its online training program. Buy at Suppliers' Day and save! Visit booth 1345.