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JD Jojoba Hair Complex for Complex Hair

Jojoba Desert launches a versatile ingredient for targeting a healthy hair and scalp called, JD Jojoba Hair Complex.

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Healthy Aging vs. Anti-aging: Indole Informs Insights

Lifespan does not equal healthspan, and research from Emory University shows the two can exist independently. Indeed, a class of chemicals known as indoles improved the health of organisms during aging with minimal impact on lifespan. Could these insights impact cosmetics and skin care?

Comparatively Speaking: Solubility in Surfactants vs. Compounds

Anthony J. O'Lenick provides a brief overview of solubility as the key to surfactant activity and compares it with compounds such as sodium chloride, for the benefit of novice formulators.

Comparatively Speaking: Amphilic vs. Non-amphilic Compounds

The term amphilic refers to a compound that possesses at least two groups that, if present in pure form, are insoluble in one another. The groups that are most commonly encountered are oil and water.

Indonesia Expects Professional Hair Care Boom

Although the Indonesian hair care market is still modest in size, being less than 5% of the U.S. market, it has enjoyed a growth of almost 10% since 2007.

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SharoSun by Acme Hardesty Company/Sharon Laboratories

Anionic Organosilicones: Complexing Agents for Quaternary Compounds

A new formulating technique allows for the preparation of clear gels containing both anionic rheology control polymers and cationic conditioning agents, ingredients which were traditionally thought to be incompatible with one another.

Comfortable Cosmetics

This issue of Cosmetics & Toiletries magazine is all about making skin comfortable and improving skin feel. With respect to making sunburned skin more comfortable, the issue features an article by KM Hanson et al. on the antioxidants vitamin E and diethylhexylsyringlidene malonate in sunscreens for the prevention of UV-induced ROS.

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Patent Pick: Indolyl for Smarter Skin Whitening

Skin whitening still ranks among the top demands from cosmetic consumers, especially those in Asia. As such, Unilever researchers have been seeking safer, more efficient means to manage melanin. Their answer? Quite possibly, indolyl. A new patent application explains.

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Comparatively Speaking: Complexation vs. Coacervation in 2-in-1 Shampoos

Hair care traditionally involves cleansing with anionic or amphoteric surfactants, rinsing, then using a conditioner with cationic surfactant and cetyl and stearyl alcohol. Combining these as 2-in-1 products is not easy but complexation and coacervation approaches can achieve such.

Vitamin Compound

DSM Nutritional Products introduces a vitamin compound for formulation in hair care and skin care products.

Compass: Natural Assault

Do the terms all natural and preservatives go together? Yes, in the sense that natural chemical defense mechanisms of the plant kingdom are used against antimicrobial intruders to preserve products.

(Pictured Thomas Stephens). According to the company, the line synergizes with other classes of conventional surfactants and can be used as a primary or secondary surfactant in formulations. The Surfonic line contains specialty wetting agents, emulsifiers and dispersants.

Indorama Ventures Unveils Surfonic Bio, Line of Biosurfactants

The line synergizes with other classes of surfactants and can be used as a primary or secondary surfactant in formulations.

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[podcast] Author Commentary: Travis Whitfill on 'Commensal Cosmetics'

Imagine the potential for "commensal cosmetics..." What might they do? What obstacles could they face? In this podcast, April Cosmetics & Toiletries author Travis Whitfill explores these thoughts and describes his motivation for writing the article.

Compass: Seeing Green

Consumers see green as natural and organic products that omit ingredients viewed as being toxic, and that somehow give back to, or are friendly to, the Earth during their manufacture. There’s a lot of room for interpretation in this description, so how can a cosmetic formula be developed to meet a green definition.

Compass—Taking Action

There sure is a lot of activity around actives—from regulatory scrutiny over functional product claims, to ingredient research, development, optimization and efficacy testing.

Compass—Tulip Appeal

Whenever a given scent was first introduced, that’s how far back in our memories it can take us. This is something to bear in mind, especially as consumers try a product for the first time.

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Julep's Cushion Complexion

Cushion Complexion conceals imperfections and illuminates the face with a formula that includes turmeric extract for a long-term brightening effect.

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