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Dec 02, 2011 | 02:14 PM CST
Improving Deposition From High-water Formulas Using Amphiphilic Polymers
By: Mussarat Noor; Richard Goddard, PhD; and Arnol…
Effective high-water skin care systems may play an important role in addressing emerging market consumer needs. The present study considers the challenges of such systems, particularly regarding the deposition of ingredients across water solubilities, and proposes an amphiphilic cationic polymer as one possible solution.
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.
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Nov 29, 2011 | 10:39 AM CST
Reducing Irritation and Increasing Efficacy in Acne Care With Dimethyl Isosorbide
Arlasolve DMI (INCI Name: Dimethyl Isosorbide), a methylated sorbitol derivative, was designed by Croda to help dissolve actives such as BPO in formulations and prevent re-agglomeration. This increases the efficacy of the active as well as reduces its irritation potential.
Nov 15, 2011 | 04:22 PM CST
Naturally Derived Rinse-off Concentrates and Emulsifiers
Stephenson Personal Care has launched two new lines—a line of multifunctional rinse-off concentrates, and a line of of oil and water soluble emulsifiers. Both Durosoft and Duroclens are derived from natural sources.
Nov 02, 2011 | 09:59 AM CDT
Hair Fixative Polymer With Natural Content
AkzoNobel Global Personal Care has launched a naturally derived fixative polymer for clear hair gels, spray gels, creams, lotions and mousses.
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Oct 26, 2011 | 09:01 AM CDT
"Nature-identical" Preservative for More Sustainable Science
"Nature-identical" phenethyl alcohol was used to create schülke's sensiva® PA 20 (INCI: Phenethyl Alcohol (and) Ethylhexylglycerin). Phenethyl alcohol occurs widely in nature and has properties that help maintain the microbiological stability of personal care formulas.
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.
Oct 05, 2011 | 11:49 AM CDT
Antioxidants in Sunscreens for Improved ROS Protection
By: Kerry Hanson and Christoper Bardeen, Universit…
In the present article, sunscreens containing the antioxidants vitamin E and diethylhexyl syringylidene malonate were tested for their efficacy in preventing UV-induced reactive oxygen species in the lower stratum corneum. The addition of the antioxidants was found to significantly improve the ability of low to high SPF sunscreens to attenuate ROS formation in UV-exposed skin.
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.