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Formulated with jojoba and coconut oil, this conditioner is made for curly hair and gently cleans without any added sulfates, dyes or parabens.

Label Challenge Answer: Aussie Miracle Curls Co-Wash

Formulated with jojoba and coconut oil, this conditioner is made for curly hair and gently cleans without added sulfates, dyes or parabens.

Slam Dunk is an everyday moisturizer made with a number of natural ingredients to hydrate and restore nutrients in the skin. This formulation also provides protection from and repairs blue light damage.

Label Challenge Answer: Bubble Slam Dunk Hydrating Moisturizer

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Label Challenge Answer: TPH By Taraji Mint Condition, a Tingling Scalp Conditioner

In this sponsored podcast, K.P. Ananth, Ph.D., of the University of Cincinnati, discusses the latest addition to the cosmetic program focused on hygiene and details how the PCPC inspired it. Register now to listen; it's free.

[podcast] Cosmetic Science Education: Current and Future Directions

In this sponsored podcast, K.P. Ananth, Ph.D., of the University of Cincinnati, discusses the latest addition to the cosmetic program focused on hygiene and details how the PCPC inspired it. Register now to listen; it's free.

The Depigmenting Potential of Sulfur-containing Peptides

The Depigmenting Potential of Sulfur-containing Peptides

SILAB presents LIGHTSKIN®, its newest biotechnology-based depigmenting active ingredient. Its sulfur-containing peptides limit melanogenesis and attenuate the visibility of pigment spots for a more even and radiant complexion.

This week's label challenge answer is a body lotion that can also be used for hands and feet. Infused with jojoba oil, this product offers radiant, 24-hour moisturization.

Label Challenge Answer: Nivea Oil Infused Lotion, Cherry Blossom and Jojoba Oil

This week's Label Challenge answer is a body lotion that can also be used for hands and feet. Infused with jojoba oil, this product offers radiant, 24-hour moisturization.

This collection of prototype formulas includes ideas to impart 'feel good' sensations in skin and hair care.

Cosmetics & Toiletries Formulary: 'Feel Good' Beauty

Prototype formulas range from a calming Dead Sea mud mask and energizing deodorant stick, lotion and body milk, to relaxing body wash and a "happy head" scalp serum, among others.

Hairitage Maximum Hold Styling Gel by Mindy McKnight eliminates frizz and flakes while creating a long-lasting, structured look.

Label Challenge Answer: Hairitage Maximum Hold Styling Gel by Mindy McKnight

Hairitage Maximum Hold Styling Gel by Mindy McKnight is designed to eliminate frizz and flakes while creating a long-lasting, structured look.

This week's label challenge answer is Burt's Bees hydrating facial towelettes. This product is 100% plant-based, made with upcycled cotton, home compostable and formulated without parabens.

Label Challenge Answer: Burt's Bees Hydrating Facial Towelettes

This week's label challenge answer is Burt's Bees hydrating facial towelettes. This product is 100% plant-based, made with upcycled cotton, home compostable and formulated without parabens.

This iteration of formulating on trend discusses potentially harmful sunscreen ingredients and proposes other potential ingredient options.

Formulating on Trend: Reef-safe Sunscreen

This installment of "Formulating on Trend" discusses sunscreen ingredients under current scrutiny for allegedly harming coral reefs and proposes alternative options for reef-safe formulations.

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Label Challenge Answer: Alba Acnedote Pimple Patches

Hair food sulfate free curly hair shampoo is made cruelty and dye free and designed for curly hair.

Label Challenge Answer: Hair Food Sulfate Free Curly Hair Shampoo

Hair food sulfate free curly hair shampoo is made cruelty and dye free and designed for curly hair.

Neutrogena Daily Liquid Exfoliant is an oil-free liquid face exfoliator made of exfoliating acids for smooth and purified looking skin.

Label Challenge Answer: Neutrogena Daily Liquid Exfoliant

Neutrogena Daily Liquid Exfoliant is an oil-free liquid face product incorporating exfoliating acids for smooth and purified looking skin.

The disclosed compositions are hydrophilic before application but dry to a clear hydrophobic film. This film can be easily removed when scrubbed with water above a certain temperature.

Patent Pick: The Estée Lauder Cos. on Low-temp Water-resistant Matte Cosmetics

A recent patent application from the Estée Lauder Cos. describes a mattifying film composition for skin or hair that can be easily removed using water above a certain temperature but not below it.