Anatomy of Hair Relaxer and Straightener Formulas

Jun 25th, 2013

Luigi Rigano, PhD, Studio Rigano Industrial Consulting Laboratories

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Many products currently on the hair care market relate to a woman’s attempt to partially or completely modify her curly, frizzy and tangled hair. Hair straightening and hair relaxing formulations have been invented to achieve the desire for straight hair.

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The formulas offer a way for consumers to address their emotional well-being and everyday stress based on natural and effective solutions.

Brenntag Debuts Mood, Stress Management Solutions at in-cos Asia

Brenntag Specialties showcased its latest beauty and personal care solutions for mood and stress management during in-cosmetics Asia, held Nov. 7-9, 2023, in Bangkok.

Nippon Fine Chemicals recently highlighted its sustainable ingredients series of functional esters, oils, liposome precursors and more, as well as COSMOS and Ecocert compliant products.

Nippon Presents Sustainable Plandool, Lusplan, Neosolue, Phytopresome, PrimeLipid Series

Nippon Fine Chemicals presents its sustainable, non-GMO series of functional esters, oils, liposome precursors and more, including: Plandool, Lusplan, Neosolue, Phytopresome and PrimeLipid. It also highlighted COSMOS and Ecocert offerings.

Protect the skin from emotional stress damages with SEPIBLISS™ FEEL

Protect the skin from emotional stress damages with SEPIBLISS™ FEEL

To ensure the protection of skin from emotional stress damages, which is directly linked to well-being, Seppic has developed an innovative wellness approach. It allowed to demonstrate feel-good soothing properties, specific to SEPIBLISS™ FEEL.

A bubblegum pink formula in the year of the Barbie movie is sure to catch the attention of consumers. *Depiction only; not the actual product

Read the Label: The Ordinary Soothing and Barrier Support Serum

This recent launch from The Ordinary is becoming popular due to its color, much like the brand's red exfoliating serum in the past. This barrier support serum is pink and especially appealing to consumer thanks to the new Barbie movie.

These blenders efficiently incorporate minor liquid components to effectively coat individual solid particles, per the company.

ROSS Releases Ribbon Blenders for Dry Materials

These blenders efficiently incorporate minor liquid components to effectively coat individual solid particles, per the company.

Trending: Hunca Kozmetik, Steya, Kojic Acid Soap and Others

Our weekly "Consumer Pulse" report uncovers cosmetic-related searches growing in interest on Google Trends, TikTok and the web. Now trending: Hunca Kozmetik, Steya, Republic Cosmetics, kojic acid soap, silicone scar tape and #blackchristmasnails.

The THC-free CBD, CBC and CBG rebuilds broken fibers, helping to mend splits and tears.

Leaf + Flower Launching CBD Tame & Fix Flyaway Stick

The lightweight, alcohol-free styler is said to control flyaways, frizz, new hair growth and wiry grays.

From 2013-2020, advisor and columnist Trefor Evans, Ph.D., wrote the column series, 'Testing Tactics in Hair' for C&T, which is treasure trove of information for those working in the hair care space. Following is an index, complete with links.

'Testing Tactics in Hair' Column Series — An Index of Works by Trefor Evans, Ph.D.

From 2013-202, adviser and columnist Trefor Evans, Ph.D., wrote the column series, "Testing Tactics in Hair" for Cosmetics & Toiletries, covering methods to measure damage, treatments, claims and more. This is an index of his works.

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Label Challenge Answer: Neutrogena Healthy Scalp Hydro Boost Shampoo

This shampoo is made for dry hair and a dry scalp but suitable for all hair types. It deeply moisturizes to offer long lasting hydration and promote a healthy scalp and is designed to help maintain the scalp's natural barrier with regular use.

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[video] NAD+ and Longevity as the Latest Anti-aging Target

Wellness has permeated skin care, driving consumer interest in tools such as the so-called health molecule NAD+. Mibelle Biochemistry's latest ingredient gives it a boost in skin, as explained in this sponsored video. Register now to watch; it's free.

Per in vitro testing, Myoline acts on the neuromuscular junction to impart a myorelaxing, or skeletal-muscle-relaxing, action. After five days of treatment with Myoline, the technology reportedly smooths the appearance of expression lines in young skin, while 'blurring' the appearance of wrinkles in mature skin.

Silab's Myoline Delivers a Relaxing Botox Effect

Myoline simultaneously stimulates the the oxytocin and endocannabinoid pathways of the skin to improve skin homeostasis. In fact, a volunteer study found that participants' perception of stress was reduced, while perception of skin health improved.