New Cellulose Derivatives in Personal Care Formulations

Jun 26th, 2009

K Bergstrom, A Busk and I Johansson, Akzo Nobel Surface Chemistry

Interactions between water-soluble polymers and surfactants have been extensively studied over the last decades. Hydrophobic modified cellulose ethers have gained specific interest due to their fascinating behavior in surfactant solutions. The strength of the interaction seen manifests itself as significant viscosity enhancement due to bridging between surfactant micelles and polymer hydrophobe domains. In addition, these interactions give rise to other properties such as foam enhancement and foam stabilization as well as conditioning of skin and hair.

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.

The ingredient can be used in products ranging from light, translucent and refreshing cream-gels to soothing lotions and compact creams.

Berg + Schmidt to Launch BergaMuls ET2 Natural Emulsifier, Thickener

Sourced from oat, wood and guar gum, BergaMuls ET2 comprises water-soluble and -insoluble components that support both emulsion stability and viscosity.

It is important to evaluate the vehicle formulation when developing sunscreens since it influences their efficacy.

How Sunscreen Base Formulas Affect SPF and Mechanical Properties

A recent study published in AAPS PharmSciTech tested four sunscreens to determine how their components influenced SPF, shear and thixotropy.

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.

Entries ranged from a bio-derived hair fixative polymer to a natural extract to promote hair growth.

57 Ingredients Debut in PCHi's Product Showcase

Here they are: all 57 launches featured in the New Product Showcase during PCHi. Entries ranged from a bio-derived hair fixative polymer to a natural extract to promote hair growth.

In evaluating how different solvents may affect the rheology of personal care formulas, it is helpful to consider that different formulation types have distinct relationships between viscosity and elasticity depending on the factors generating their elastic properties.

How Natural Butylene Glycol Advances Market and Rheology Dynamics

Demand for sustainable ingredients in cosmetics and personal care is well-known. Here, a sustainable natural butylene glycol is described to advance this trend and its effects on viscosity and elasticity are assessed in five test formulas.

Juan Brito, applications specialist for BASF skin and sun care, demonstrated the company's Verdessence Tara (INCI: Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum) sustainable biopolymer.

[video] Modifying Rheology Naturally: C&T on Location with BASF

Cosmetics & Toiletries was recently on location at BASF's Tarrytown, NY, facility to experience the company's innovation process, meet the team and learn about modifying rheology, naturally (among other insights). Check out our video re-cap.

As in other product categories, manufacturers of foam-based products are focusing more on organic products and omitting undesired ingredients such as sulfate and formaldehyde.

Foam-based Beauty to Rise Through 2026

Key growth drivers include innovation and portfolio extensions that are leading to product premiumization.

Merits were presented to entries receiving the highest score for a specific parameter in their given category. Congratulations to the following honorees.

Cosmetics & Toiletries Allēs Present Innovation Merits

In addition to the overall Cosmetics & Toiletries Allē Award winners, the following innovation merits were presented to entries receiving the highest score for a specific parameter in their given category.

The competition was tight, and this year's contenders were put through a grueling review. Who will win? Join us to find out at Sept. 28 Awards Dinner, co-located with Beauty Accelerate. Register now.

Which Base Ingredient Will Win the C&T Allē Award?

Which base ingredient will win the Cosmetics & Toiletries Allē Award? Here are the finalist profiles. Find out who wins on Sept. 28, 2022, at the exclusive Awards Dinner, co-located with Beauty Accelerate. Register now.

Dow Personal Care expanded its portfolio through its latest launches to address growing consumer demands for sustainable solutions in sun care, skin care, hair care and more.

Dow Addresses Diversity, Inclusion and Sustainability at NYSCC Suppliers’ Day

Dow Personal Care expanded its portfolio through launches to address growing consumer demands for sustainable solutions in sun, skin and hair care, and more.