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Mar 15, 2010 | 09:14 AM CDT
Sunflower Seed Oil For Dry/Aged Skin
This sunflower seed oil was designed to promote the synthesis of key epidermal lipids in dry, atopic and mature skin.
Mar 10, 2010 | 10:04 AM CST
Liposome Carriers for Standardized Extracts
Liposomes are effective penetration enhancers, according to Cosmetochem, who used them to carry standardized botanical extracts to the skin in its Liposome Herbasec range. The range can be formulated in a variety of personal care products.
Mar 10, 2010 | 09:15 AM CST
Comparatively Speaking: Dimethicone vs. Simethicone
By: Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr., Siltech LLC
According to Tony O'Lenick, dimethicones are a series of silicone polymers that contain only M and D units, whereas simethicone is a mixture of polydimethylsiloxane and silica gel.
Mar 08, 2010 | 11:33 AM CST
Thickening Challenging Surfactant Systems
Noveon Consumer Specialties has introduced a hydrophobically modified, alkali-swellable emulsion polymer for surfactant systems that are difficult to thicken.
Mar 04, 2010 | 09:59 AM CST
Jojoba and Shea Butter for Moisture and Skin Feel
Desert Whale is launching a self-emulsifying butter made from jojoba and shea at In-Cosmetics Paris.
Mar 02, 2010 | 03:21 PM CST
Comparatively Speaking: Dye vs. Pigment
By: Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr., Siltech LLC
Industry expert Tony O'Lenick explains the difference between a dye and a pigment, touching upon solubility and affinity for a substrate.
Mar 02, 2010 | 11:00 AM CST
UVB/UVA Protection for the Face
Shiseido has launched four new sunscreens that protect skin against UVA and UVB radiation, which can lead to cell damage, sunburn and premature signs of aging.
Feb 26, 2010 | 05:13 PM CST
Self-preservation
By: Rachel Grabenhofer, Cosmetics & Toiletries mag…
Efforts toward preservation are more than a trend, they are an essential component of the inner workings of our industry. Consider how much of the world has recognized this and joined in adopting sustainable and eco-friendly practices and it becomes obvious. In the words of writer Samuel Butler, “Self-preservation is the first law of nature,”
Feb 26, 2010 | 01:26 PM CST
Optimizing Formula Preservation
By: Eric S. Abrutyn, TPC2 Advisors Ltd.
To ensure that a consumer-ready product is safe, an appropriate preservation strategy must be established for the development, manufacture and packaging of the formula, thus eliminating unacceptable levels of organisms such as pathogenic bacteria, fungi and mold that could grow and pose a health hazard to the consumer.
Feb 26, 2010 | 11:34 AM CST
Parabens: Myth and Reality
By: Dene Godfrey, S. Black Ltd.
This review offers an in-depth look at one of the most controversial scientific studies of recent years and explores the relevance of the results of this study and other selected studies to the current layman’s perception of the safety of parabens.
