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May 04, 2012 | 12:33 PM CDT
Natural Surfactants and Emulsifiers
Jarchem will present its natural surfactants and emulsifiers during the NY SCC Suppliers' Day.
May 03, 2012 | 02:25 PM CDT
Formula Anatomy Deciphered—Toothpastes
By: Luigi Rigano, PhD, Institute of Skin and Produ…
If consumers think that brushing their teeth with toothpaste is a simple hygiene procedure, they are mistaken. Mouth care is a complex strategy and modern cosmetics do much more than simply eliminate microbes.
Apr 30, 2012 | 01:19 PM CDT
Biodegradable Surfactants for Cleansing Applications
The Dow Chemical Company launched bio-based surfactants for personal care during In-Cosmetics in Barcelona. The products were designed to be milder to the skin and hair, and have an improved environmental profile.
Apr 12, 2012 | 04:05 PM CDT
Sulfate-free, Biodegradable Surfactant Blends Derived From Renewable Resources
At In-Cosmetics in Barcelona, Innospec has created two surfactant blends based on Iselux (INCI: Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate) that are biodegradable, derived from renewable resources and free of sulfates, ethylene oxide and amide.
Apr 11, 2012 | 09:47 AM CDT
Patent Picks—Electricity for Acne, Microvesicle Moisture, Anchoring Films and More
By: Rachel L. Grabenhofer
Chosen biweekly for their relevance to personal care, Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources. This edition highlights patents for skin care applications.
Jan 18, 2012 | 10:05 AM CST
Patent Picks— Foam Enhancement, Functionalized Polymers, Modified Sorbitan Siloxanes, Bacterial Cellulose Network and More for Cleansing
By: Katie Anderson (Schaefer), Cosmetics & Toiletr…
Chosen biweekly for their relevance to personal care, Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources. This edition features technologies related to cleansing skin and hair.
Jan 05, 2012 | 03:23 PM CST
Sustainability: Trends in Polymers and Surfactants for Hair Care
By: Michael J. Fevola, PhD, Johnson & Johnson; Cam…
Market trends are driving the development of polymer and surfactant ingredients toward natural origins—in particular, plants. In this article, the authors review some of the recent trends in green surfactants and polymers for hair care. One interesting technology transfer trend is the use of hydrogen-bonded supramolecular networks to produce self-healing fixative films.
Dec 02, 2011 | 03:01 PM CST
Compass—Bring on the Bubbly!
By: Katie Anderson (Schaefer), Cosmetics & Toiletr…
Bubbles are an integral part of this issue of Cosmetics & Toiletries magazine—in the form of cleansing products and the ingredients employed therein.
Dec 02, 2011 | 02:05 PM CST
Formula Anatomy Deciphered—Shampoos
By: Eric S. Abrutyn, TPC2 Advisors Ltd.
The primary purpose of a shampoo is to clean the hair and scalp; all other attributes such as styling, conditioning split ends, adding shine and improving combability are accomplished by grooming tasks and used for claim purposes to differentiate a product from the competition.
Dec 02, 2011 | 02:00 PM CST
Ingredient Profile—Sodium Lauroamphoacetate
By: Michael J. Fevola, PhD, Johnson & Johnson
The present column features one of the oldest and most well-known members of the amphoteric family: sodium lauroamphoacetate (SLAA).