A New Class of Gelators: Exploring the Compatibility in Cosmetics

Mar 15th, 2013

Arianna Friggeri, Kjeld J. C. van Bommel, Menno de Jong, Cornelia van der Pol and Jan van Esch

The authors describe a new class of low molecular weight gelators (LMWGs) that are highly compatible with cosmetic ingredients such as surfactants and various solvents; they are also capable of gelating O/W emulsions without the need for emulsifiers or stabilizers.

100% Green Cationic Conditioning Active and Afro Hair Care

100% Green Cationic Conditioning Active and Afro Hair Care

Kerashaft Alab: 100% green biotech cationic active outperforming synthetic quats, tested on Caucasian and Afro hair. Proven combing improvement detangling, breakage reduction, anti-frizz, gloss and styling action.

Scalp Care Density Serum is formulated without silicones, sulfates (SLS & SLES), parabens, phthalates or formaldehyde.

Living Proof Launching Scalp Care Density Serum

It is a lightweight, fast-absorbing scalp serum formulated to visibly minimize the appearance of grey hair, reduce shedding, increase hair density, and promote healthier hair growth with clinically proven results in as little as 90 days.

This collection incorporates natural ingredients like papaya seed oil and murumuru butter; chosen for their ability to deeply nourish and moisturize hair strands.

BLAQ Luxury Hair Introduces Papaya Paradise Collection

The collection features seven products for consumers with thick, curly, Type 4 hair.

The Rich Shampoo and The Rich Conditioner are powered by TFC8 or Trigger Factor Complex TFC—the proprietary, skin cellular-renewing technology.

Augustinus Bader Launches The Rich Shampoo & The Rich Conditioner

The products are available February 21, 2024 on AugustinusBader.com.

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Come for the Education, Stay for the Celebration: Beauty Accelerate x C&T Allē Awards

March 6, 2024, Beauty Accelerate will play host to the exclusive C&T Allē Awards dinner honoring beauty innovation across the product development process. Come for the education, stay for the celebration — and rub elbows with industry stars!

Victoria Fu, AKA @chemistconfessions; Allison Turquoise (Kent-Gunn), AKA @allisonturquoise; and Christina Basias, Ph.D., and Alexis Androulakis, AKA The Lipstick Lesbians.

NEW EXPERT ALERT Lipstick Lesbians Join Product Design in the Age of Beauty Influencers

Social media is setting trends and beauty standards (for good and ill), signaling shifts in consumer sentiment, shaping marketing strategies, and even inspiring beauty product innovation.

The Showerhead Filter includes the showerhead and filter, plumbing tape and a wrench.

Act+Acre Launches Showerhead Filter to Improve Scalp & Hair Health

The Showerhead Filter is made to remove chlorine, heavy metals and other contaminants from your shower.

On a first-come, first-served basis, for brands, prices are as low as $100 ea for 5 people, 2 days; (code: ATT5). Read on for more details and deals.

Beauty Accelerate Drops Reg Rates for L.A. Debut — But Act Fast

Take advantage now of group rates for 2, 3, 4 and more attendees as Beauty Accelerate celebrates it L.A. debut. On a first-come, first-served basis, registrations start at $199 ea for 2 people, 2 days (Code: ATT2). Read on for more details.

Find out who wins at our exclusive red carpet-style awards dinner, to be held on March 6, 2024, at the Biltmore in Los Angeles – alongside our enthralling Beauty Accelerate event.

Which Mass Market Beauty Formulas Will Snag C&T Allēs in 2024?

Which mass market beauty products will snag C&T Allēs? Find out at our exclusive red carpet-style awards dinner on March 6, 2024, at the Biltmore in L.A. – alongside our stimulating Beauty Accelerate event. Following are the contenders...

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Which Indie Beauty Formulas Will Take Home a C&T Allē in 2024?

Which indie formulas will win C&T Allē Awards in 2024? Find out at our exclusive red carpet-style awards dinner on March 6, 2024, at the Biltmore in Los Angeles – alongside our inspiring Beauty Accelerate event. Following are the contenders...

The Rootist Debuts Bio-fermented Hair Wellness Range

SKUs in the range include the BioBrew Fermented Strengthening Serum, Strengthen Concentrated Shampoo, Strengthen Concentrated Conditioner, AHA+ACV Pre-Shampoo Scalp Clarifying Rinse, Clarify Dry Shampoo Powder and Clarify Balancing Serum for Oily Scalp.