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Jan 04, 2012 | 09:09 AM CST
Patent Picks—Reducing Friction, Gentle Cleansing and Improving Dry Conditioning in Hair
By: Rachel L. Grabenhofer
Chosen biweekly for their relevance to personal care, Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources. This edition features technologies related to hair care formulating.
Aug 02, 2011 | 03:31 PM CDT
Comparatively Speaking: Natural vs. Hydrogenated Butters
By: Anthony J. O'Lenick Jr., Siltech LLC; and Thom…
Industry expert Tony O'Lenick asks Thomas O'Lenick, PhD, to explain the difference between hydrogenated butters and naturally occurring butters.
Jun 11, 2010 | 09:38 AM CDT
Natural Calcium Carbonates for Oral Care and Color Cosmetics
Omya, a Swiss-based producer of industrial minerals, has launched natural calcium carbonates for toothpastes and color cosmetics.
Jun 01, 2010 | 02:58 PM CDT
Pigmented Jojoba Beads for Exfoliation
Worlée-Chemie GmbH has sourced hydrogenated jojoba oil to create exfoliating beads in 11 different shades and two mesh sizes to allow for a variety of product formulations.
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.