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- Delivery (75)
- Efficacy Booster (56)
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New in Additive
Dec 30, 2008 | 02:10 PM CST
Comparatively Speaking: Urethanes vs. Amides
By: Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr., Siltech LLC
Industry expert Tony O'Lenick explains that urethanes and amides differ in structure, in the raw materials used to make them, and in their function in cosmetic formulations.
Jul 30, 2008 | 01:21 PM CDT
Polyhedral Ogigomericsilsequioxanes: Additives for Unique Cosmetic Properties
By: Chris DeArmitt, PhD, Hybrid Plastics Inc
Cosmetics formulators continually search for new raw materials to achieve elevated performance and to distinguish their products in the marketplace. Polyhedral oligomericsilsequioxanes (POSS) can provide an array of unique hybrid inorganic-organic ingredients that span the property spectrum in terms of chemistry, physical form and solubility.
Jul 03, 2007 | 01:02 PM CDT
Moisturizing Agent with Anti-microbial Properties
Symrise has created a moisturizing agent with anti-microbial properties.
Nov 15, 2006 | 09:50 AM CST
Cognis Introduces Conditioning Wax
Cognis Care Chemicals. has introduced a new power conditioning concept.
Jun 20, 2006 | 12:20 PM CDT
Exclusive! Comparatively Speaking: Bacteriostatic vs. Bacteriocidal by Tony O'Lenick
Industry expert Tony O’Lenick explains the difference between a bacteriostatic and bacteriocidal.
Apr 24, 2006 | 11:18 AM CDT
Bismuth Oxychloride–A Multifunctional Color Additive
By: Qinyun Peng and Mark Tellefsen, EMD Chemicals …
Bismuth oxychloride –either high-luster dispersions or powder pigments – offers highluster pearlescence for lip, nail and hair products, and excellent skin feel and skin adhesion for other color cosmetic and personal care products.
Apr 19, 2006 | 09:51 AM CDT
Novel Silica Cleansing Particles With and Without Sensory Properties
By: Gemma Morea-Swift, Ineos Silicas Ltd.
Silica is an ideal material to manufacture particles with tailored size, strength, shape, porosity/texture, with or without skin sensory properties, for use as cleansing additives in a wide range of personal care formulations.
Apr 03, 2006 | 12:20 AM CDT
Ampacet Corp. Additive Removes Taste, Odor
Ampacet Corp. has introduced an ingredient that removes taste- and odor-causing molecules in low-density polyethylene (LDPE)...
Feb 01, 2006 | 05:42 PM CST
FDA Proposes Labeling Rule for Color Additives
[Feb. 2, 2006]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a proposed rule in the Federal Register requiring the declaration of carmine and cochineal extract...
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