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Jan 31, 2012 | 01:25 PM CST
Eco-friendly, Nonflammable Liquified Gas Propellant
In response to current and possible future restrictions on hydrofluorocarbon (HFC), Honeywell has introduced a propellant that performs like an HFC but exhibits favorable environmental properties.
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.
Dec 28, 2011 | 09:54 AM CST
Plant-based Nylon-10,10 Powder for Color Cosmetics
Evonik has launched a plant-based nylon-10, 10 powder that contributes mattifying and oil-absorbing properties to color cosmetics.
Nov 30, 2011 | 10:25 AM CST
Polymer Emulsion for Hardness, Gloss and Adhesion in Water-based Nail Polishes
At the 58th Sepawa Congress in Fulda, Germany, Interpolymer introduced a polymer designed for formulation of water-based nail polishes.
Oct 28, 2011 | 03:37 PM CDT
A New Thickener/Stabilizer Technology
By: Stephen L. Kopolow, PhD; Yoon Tae Kwak, PhD; a…
This article describes a new synthetic thickener/stabilizer technology that provides these attributes. Although there area variety of raw materials used to thicken personal care products, few are sufficiently versatile to offer effective thickening, gelling and suspending properties for a wide variety of applications.
Oct 21, 2011 | 10:58 AM CDT
Fine Oat Powder for Oil Absorption and Thickening
Oat Cosmetics has introduced a fine oat powder for use in natural cosmetic products. Superfine Oat Flour (INCI: Avena Sativa Kernel Flour) has shown oil absorption, thickening, gelling and texturizing benefits.
Oct 18, 2011 | 11:43 AM CDT
Rheology Modifier for Textures in Cleansing Formulations
Rhodia has launched a rheology modifying polymer for personal cleansing solutions.
Oct 05, 2011 | 02:12 PM CDT
Formula Troubleshooting—Microemulsion Systems
By: Peter Tsolis, The Estee Lauder Companies; and …
Microemulsions have long assisted the pharmaceutical industry in delivering efficacious levels of an active ingredient to the skin by enhancing the active’s bioavailability, versus traditional solutions and dispersions.
Sep 09, 2011 | 09:14 AM CDT
PEG-free Solubilizer for Lipophilic Substances
Symrise has introduced a PEG-free solubilizer for lipophillic substances such as perfume, essential oils, actives and vitamins in pure aqueous and aqueous alcoholic product formulations.
Sep 01, 2011 | 01:39 PM CDT
The Photostability and Photostabilization of trans-Resveratrol
By: Craig Bonda, Jean Zhang and Anna Pavlovic, The…
In this study, the effects of ultraviolet radiation (UVR) on trans-resveratrol were documented, finding that UV radiation causes it to undergo rapid and extensive photoisomerization and some photodecomposition. The antioxidant activity of trans-resveratrol is correspondingly reduced. However, in the presence of ethylhexyl methoxycrylene, a photostabilizer used in sunscreens, the effects of UV exposure on trans-resveratrol are minimized, thereby preserving its antioxidant activity and, presumably, its bioavailability.