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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.
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.
Dec 21, 2011 | 09:16 AM CST
Patent Picks—Effervescent Surfactants, Vegetal Thickeners, Controlled Delivery and More
By: Rachel L. Grabenhofer
Chosen biweekly for their relevance to personal care, Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources. This edition features patents related to sensory attributes in hair and skin care.
Nov 22, 2011 | 05:25 PM CST
Menthol Derivative Cooling Agent
Symrise has introduced a menthol derivative that is said to provide intense cooling in topical applications.
Nov 22, 2011 | 04:42 PM CST
Substantive, Low Tack Polyhydric Alcohol Ester
The Lubrizol Corp.’s Noveon Consumer Specialties has created a polyhydric alcohol ester said to offer the comfort and targeted delivery of a heavy ester as well as the high slip and low tack of a light ester.
Nov 16, 2011 | 10:43 AM CST
Prickly Pear Emollient
Seatons, the natural oil subsidiary of Croda International Plc, sourced prickly pear to create an emollient that protects skin from the elements.
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.
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 11, 2011 | 05:01 PM CDT
Patent Picks—Vitamin D3, Organosilicones, Polycarbonate Polyols, Silicone Gel, Arginine and More Related to Skin Feel
By: Katie Anderson (Schaefer), Cosmetics & Toiletr…
Chosen biweekly for their relevance to personal care, Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources. This edition, chosen by Katie Anderson (Schaefer), associate editor of Cosmetics & Toiletries magazine, features patents related to skin lightening.