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Preservation
Preservation
Inolex's SystemSpectrastat GHL Natural Combines Multifunctional Ingrediens for Self-preserving Formulations
Applications of the ingredient include sensitive skin, facial care and baby care due to the mildness of caprylhydroxamic acid and glyceryl heptanoate.
Cosmetic Ingredients
Which Cosmetic Actives Will Come Out on Top at the 2024
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Videos
[video] 4 Novel Effective Antimicrobial Compounds on IFRA's Transparency List
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Sponsored
The anti-stress mineral concentrate for sublimated skin
SILAB presents MYOLINE®, a natural relaxing active ingredient and genuine plant "botox-like". MYOLINE® counteracts the deleterious effects of psychological stress on the skin, leaving it younger and more radiant.
Preservation
Clariant Launches Phenoxetol SG, 100% Bio-ethanol for Antimicrobial Use
With a renewable carbon index (RCI) of 25%, it carries the same chemical properties as its fossil counterpart, helping to keep the reformulation efforts to a minimum, per the company.
Preservation
The Preservative Quagmire
In this commentary, consultant Steve Schnittger, Ph.D., previously the vice president of global microbiology and fermentation in R&D for the Estée Lauder Cos., shares his thoughts and suggestions about preservation — a major pain point for the industry.
Preservation
Versatile, Nature-derived Preservation
For 32 years, Pioneering Green Preservative-Like actions, Campo Plantservative is proven to be effective against a broad spectrum of microbials, viruses, fungal, endospores, and molds.
Audio
[podcast] The Bigger Issue Behind Microbial Contamination
Many cosmetic recalls in the U.S. relate to microbial contamination but not for the reason you might think. Here, experts from the Univ. of Cincinnati and PCPC explain why it's more than alternative preservatives to blame. Listen now. It's free.
Safety
Endocrine Disruptors in the EU, SCCS Opinions and NGO Pressure to Crack Down
From November 2022–February 2023, organizations in seven European Union member states tested 121 products and found bisphenols of high concern in 47 of them, per Chemical Watch. NGOs are urging regulators to impose stricter regulation on all bisphenols.
Preservation
IFF-Lucas Meyer's IBR-Chill Biomimics Meditation
The company screened plants indigenous to the Israeli desert for their capacity to block the key stress receptor in the skin, which led to the development of IBR-Chill.
Preservation
Vytrus Biotech Launches Quora Noni Biomics, Wins Cosmetorium Awards for Purple Rain
Vytrus presented the reversing of microbiota aging at the 2022 Cosmetorium trade show in Barcelona with Quora Noni Biomics.
Microbiology
Determining Preservative Efficacy in W/O Formulas, Part II: Making Microbiological Safety Assessments
The relevance of microbiological tests for w/o formulas has been questioned, mandating a more holistic approach. This second article in a series examines the failure rate of PETs for w/o products but looks at why this does not mean insufficient stability.
Cosmetic Ingredients
Lubrizol Life Science's Xpozuki Biotech Ingredient Offers Exposome Protection
Testing has shown Xpozuki biotech ingredient to protect the skin, scalp and hair, defend and repair from exposome damage, protect the skin barrier and improve skin appearance and more.
Companies
Bio-based 1,2-Alkanediol Blends Extend Inolex's Patent Portfolio
Comprised of 100% bio-based carbon, the patented compositions are useful for the safe and effective preservation of formulas.