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Expert Opinions on Sunscreens and Moisturizers

Expert Opinions on Sunscreens and Moisturizers

Sep 4, 2019 | Rachel Grabenhofer, Brooke Schleehauf, et al.

Should we be lowering SPFs for better broad-spectrum efficacy? And of what relevance is the microbiome to skin hydration? These and other insights in sunscreens and moisturizers are covered in our all-new digital exclusive column, "Expert Opinions." Watch for new topics next month.

Cosmetics & Toiletries Expanded Formulary: Color Cosmetics

Cosmetics & Toiletries Expanded Formulary: Color Cosmetics

Sep 4, 2019 | Rachel Grabenhofer

Featured concepts in this digital-exclusive EXPANDED formulary include a cream to powder eye shadow; magic CC cream, bronzer, loose powder, mascara, warming lip gloss and more. Click through to see the full listings.

Cosmetics & Toiletries Formulary: Color Cosmetics

Cosmetics & Toiletries Formulary: Color Cosmetics

Sep 4, 2019 | Rachel Grabenhofer

Featured color cosmetic formulas this month include Ashland's Sebum Control Foundation, Bio-Botanica's Velvet Finishing Powder and Brenntag Specialties' Soft Matte Setting Powder. Click through for the expanded formulary.

Preserve and Protect: Shielding the Sunscreen Umbrella

Preserve and Protect: Shielding the Sunscreen Umbrella

Sep 4, 2019 | Susanne Schmidt, Schülke & Mayr GmbH, Norderstedt, Germany; Linda Sedlewicz and Ingrid Chirico, Schülke Inc., Fairfield, NJ USA

The sunscreen market is trending toward higher SPF levels, but these formulas tend to be more difficult to preserve. This study shows how high-SPF sunscreens can be adequately preserved using nontraditional approaches combining antimicrobials and multifunctional additives with boosting aids.

Beyond Your Basic Carrier—Jojoba Heals

Beyond Your Basic Carrier—Jojoba Heals

Sep 3, 2019

Its aesthetic properties are relevant as formulators seek natural ingredients to replace synthetics; not to mention the bonus omega-9 and vitamin E content.

New Age of Sustainable Sunscreens: Formulating for Modern Sun Care Trends

New Age of Sustainable Sunscreens: Formulating for Modern Sun Care Trends

Sep 1, 2019 | Nicola Lionetti, Rigano Laboratories S.r.l.

Sunscreen developers are faced with fast-moving trends, environmental considerations and regulatory hurdles. This column describes ingredients and methods to create environmentally friendly products while addressing key skin concerns.

Ingredion Inc.’s Farmal MS 6135

Ingredion Inc.’s Farmal MS 6135

Sep 1, 2019

A clean, multifunctional polymer, this ingredient provides a soft matte finish on skin.

Campo Research’s Campo Snow White Coral Algae

Campo Research’s Campo Snow White Coral Algae

Sep 1, 2019

Derived from marine algae seaweed, this ingredient can filter solar UV rays for formulations greater than SPF 50.

Sytheon’s Synoxyl AZ

Sytheon’s Synoxyl AZ

Sep 1, 2019

This antioxidative ingredient reduces immediate and delayed skin damage while balancing skin microbiome diversity.

Silab’s Matribust

Silab’s Matribust

Sep 1, 2019

This active regulates the matrisome of sagging skin to firm the neck and décolleté area.

Acme-Hardesty Company’s CBP Inulin

Acme-Hardesty Company’s CBP Inulin

Sep 1, 2019

Derived from chicory root, this biopolymer combines prebiotic activity with functionalities such as moisturizing and thickening.

Croda Inc.’s Crodabond CSA

Croda Inc.’s Crodabond CSA

Sep 1, 2019

A naturally derived film-former, this polymer provides multiple benefits for hair care and color cosmetics.

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