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May 12, 2010 | 04:57 PM CDT
Surface Modifiers to Aid Color Cosmetic Formulating
Using self-manufactured compounds, Gelest Inc. has developed a line of surface modifiers for pigments and fillers designed to address the color cosmetic chemist's formulation needs.
May 07, 2010 | 04:59 PM CDT
Water-based Styling Copolymer with Natural Feel
AkzoNobel Global Personal Care has launched a urethane-acrylic fixative polymer to enable formulators to develop flexible, long-lasting hair styling products without alcohol.
Apr 06, 2010 | 04:51 PM CDT
Comparatively Speaking: Linear vs. Branched vs. Dendrimer Polymer Structures
By: Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr., Siltech LLC
Industry expert Tony O'Lenick explains the difference between polymer structures, the simplest being a linear chain with a single backbone, then increasing in complexity with one or more side chains or branches. Special types of branched polymers include dendrimers.
Mar 30, 2010 | 11:51 AM CDT
Inherent Nano-sized Microbial Warfare
By: Katie Schaefer, Cosmetics & Toiletries magazin…
Nanoemulsions have the potential to be inherently antimicrobial, according to Susan Ciotti, PhD, and David Peralta of Nanobio Corporation, a company founded on a nanoemulsion technology with antibacterial benefits.
Mar 23, 2010 | 04:26 PM CDT
Emulsion Stabilizer Derived from Orange Pulp
Fiberstar Inc. will launch an emulsion stabilizer derived from orange pulp with a chemical composition that imparts both hydrophilic and lipophilic properties during In-Cosmetics in Paris.
Mar 19, 2010 | 10:49 AM CDT
Dermatologist Promotes Sunscreen and Antiaging Benefits of Nanotechnology
Nanotechnology can have positive affects on aesthetics, efficacy and delivery when formulated into skin care and sun care products, according to Adnan Nasir, MD, PhD, FAAD, a dermatologist and clinical assistant professor in the department of dermatology at the University of North Carolina.
Feb 26, 2010 | 11:30 AM CST
Characterizing Nanoemulsions Prepared by High Pressure Homogenization Under Various Emulsifying Conditions
By: Ruandro Knapik and Maria Carolina Rocha dos Sa…
The present study examines formulations prepared using similar oil fractions and differing emulsifier systems and process parameters to determine why their behaviors differ. Results showed that ethoxylated emulsifier systems were the most stable, and that beyond a certain number of cycles, high pressure homogenization did not significantly improve the quality of the product.
Dec 01, 2009 | 10:51 AM CST
Improving Tactile Properties of Vegetable Oils with Vegetable Oil-based Esters
By: Durga D. Kulkarni, Jimmy R. Dordi and Sunder N…
Vegetable oil-based esters are shown by the authors to improve the tactile attributes of vegetable oil by lowering its viscosity and improving its spreadability, in addition to providing environmentally friendly options for cosmetic chemists.
Aug 28, 2009 | 03:10 PM CDT
Chitin Nanofibrils for Improved Photoprotection
By: Pierfrancesco Morganti, University of Naples I…
Chitin nanofibrils (CN) are capable of interacting with cosmetic actives by binding to the stratum corneum, thus influencing their thermodynamic activity. Here, the authors test various sunscreen samples and determine that the addition of CN provides an interesting boost to the photoprotective activity of sunscreens.
Jun 30, 2009 | 11:35 AM CDT
Palm-derived Dihydroxystearic Acid for Sensory and Technical Applications
By: Rosnah Ismail and Hazimah A. Hassan, Malaysian…
Dihydroxystearic acid (DHSA), derived from palm oil- or palm kernel oil-based oleic acid, offers interesting applications since its addition to oily phases and wax gels affects flow and spreading properties. Moreover, it interacts with the surfaces of pigments and fillers, improving color development as well as sensory attributes, as shown here.