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Research |
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| New Anti-dandruff Target Identified | |
| In a recent study, researchers found that an enzyme from the dandruff-causing pathogen Malassezia globosa provides a potential new anti-dandruff target. | |
| Patent Picks—Microencapsulation, Maillard Reaction and Ether Guanidines for Antiperspirants | |
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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 antimicrobial, antiperspirant and deodorant applications. |
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Formulating |
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| Déjà vu: Alternative Solutions to Cocamide DEA | |
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The scrutiny over cocamide DEA in cosmetic applications is not new; for the last decade, its safety has been debated. While it is widely used, many chemists still may look to remove it from existing formulations, creating the need for alternatives. To overcome this obstacle, Croda has developed two near “drop-in” replacements for cocamide DEA. |
| Film-former Silicone Emulsions for Hair | |
| Wacker showcased a new generation of aminofunctional film-forming silicone emulsions for hair care applications at this year’s FCE Cosmetique in São Paulo, Brazil. | |
| Read the Label Online—Tom's of Maine Naturally Dry | |
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By: Susan Raffy, Susan Raffy Consulting “The first antiperspirant made entirely from ingredients from nature,” is a pretty strong claim for a product category that is well-established; but without comparing it to every other antiperspirant on the market, one cannot definitively say whether it is the “first” or not. |
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Featured Event |
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| Jun 27-29, 2012 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Cosme Tokyo International Cosmetics Trade Fair/Cosme Innovation International Cosmetics Development Expo & Conference | |
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