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Dec 28, 2010 | 10:20 AM CST
P&G Expands Olay Brand with Cleansing System
Procter & Gamble has launched an Olay brand cleansing system that includes a rotating brush to provide gentle cleansing and exfoliation, and a cleanser.
Dec 20, 2010 | 12:06 PM CST
Researchers Develop Color-changing Sensor for Fluoride
Researchers at Florida State University has developed a molecular sensor based on naphthalene diimide that changes color when it comes into contact with fluoride.
Nov 30, 2010 | 04:42 PM CST
Winds of Change
By: Rachel Grabenhofer, Cosmetics & Toiletries mag…
In many companies, thinking outside of the proverbial box is encouraged year-round; but in the last few months, innovation has notably been emphasized in event themes and even government agency efforts.
Nov 30, 2010 | 04:32 PM CST
Better Bonds from Mollusk Chemistry
By: Katie Schaefer, Cosmetics & Toiletries magazin…
Most consumer attention to oysters and mussels has centered on their taste, beautiful by-products or aphrodisiac effects; however, their adhesive properties are what caught the attention of Jonathan Wilker. These properties could be adapted for personal care.
Nov 24, 2010 | 10:34 AM CST
NY Chemists Develop Nature-inspired Responsive Molecule
An amphiphilic molecule designed by chemists at The City College of New York is said to respond to stimuli in a similar manner to the Venus fly trap by changing its structure when heated slightly, then reverting to its original form when cooled.
Nov 17, 2010 | 02:20 PM CST
Company Requests Broad Spectrum Antimicrobial Technologies
NineSigma has published a request for a broad spectrum antimicrobial or antimicrobial systems that are efficacious for either liquid solutions or plastic surface applications.
Nov 17, 2010 | 07:56 AM CST
Comparatively Speaking: Simple Salt vs. Ionic Liquid
By: Anthony J. O'Lenick Jr., Siltech LLC
Unlike common salts, ionic liquids are salts in which the ions are poorly coordinated, resulting in molecules that are liquid below 100°C. The use of ionic liquids will aid the formulator in improving delivery efficiency.
Nov 10, 2010 | 12:01 PM CST
Scientists Develop Dye for Wound Dressings to Indicate Infection
Scientists at the Fraunhofer-Einrichtung für Modulare Festkörper (EMFT) in Munich have developed an indicator dye for bandages and dressings that changes color if an infection develops underneath.
Nov 10, 2010 | 09:06 AM CST
MWSCC Thinks Outside the Box
By: Katie Schaefer, Cosmetics & Toiletries magazin…
Unconventional thinking was encouraged by the Midwest chapter of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists (MWSCC) at its 2010 Technical Symposium, which took place on Oct. 26, 2010, in Itasca, Illinois USA.
Nov 05, 2010 | 09:31 AM CDT
NSF Launches Innovation Nation Video Series
Just as the European Commission (EC) established the Innovation Union to spur innovation and step up R&D efforts in Europe, as reported by Cosmetics & Toiletries magazine, the US National Science Foundation (NSF) released Innovation Nation, a 26-part series of videos that reviews some of the NSF-funded inventions and research that are shaping the world.