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Anticellulite Combo of Coriander and Sweet Orange

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Reducing Wrinkles with Nutmeg Polyphenol

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Silver Vine for Increased Skin Translucency

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Jojoba and Shea Butter for Moisture and Skin Feel

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Glycerin and Hydroxyethyl Urea: Comparing Two Skin Moisturizers

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Surfactant vs. Gemini Surfactant

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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

Ultimate Sun Protection Cream For Face SPF 55 PA+++

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.