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Cosmetic Victories Finalist Profile: Formulation Under Quasi 'Microgravity'

“Microgravity” conditions created by 3D-clinostat are expected to lead to new findings on the stability of emulsions and foam; not to mention find themselves on the International Space Station.

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How Bio-Based Surfactants are Turning the World Green

With the largest portfolio of USDA BioPreferred ingredients, Croda aims to turn the world’s products green with the widest collection of 100% renewable, 100% bio-based ECO range of surfactants.

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Water Reduction: Achieve more with Taurates while using less water.

With increased global concern for water scarcity, consumer demand for high performing rinse-off products that contain less water has increased. Learn how to achieve innovative on-trend solid formulations while using less water with easy-to-use Taurate dried surfactant technology.

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The next level for natural cosmetics

Emulium® Dolcea MB is a new O/W emulsifier of 100% natural origin, easy to use and flexible which allows to formulate organically certified, readily biodegradable and vegan formulas.

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Water-saving Grace: Glutamate and Alaninate Surfactants to Reduce Rinsing

Glutamate and alaninate surfactants offer superior ease of rinsing and water-saving properties for both sulfate and sulfate-free systems. Experimental methods were developed to demonstrate and quantity these properties in various formulas, as are shown here.

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Read the Label: La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Cleansing Gel

The product is designed to eliminate impurities and excess sebum, leaving the skin feeling clean and fresh.

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Read the Label: CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser

This gel transforms into a weightless foam to sweep away dirt, excess oil and impurities while maintaining skin's natural barrier function. This column reviews the ingredients for claims substantiation and functionality. In particular, three essential ceramides and hyaluronic acid to replenish hydration, while niacinamide soothes irritation.

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The Mild Cleanser: Room to Improve, Part II

This article continues the discussion from part I about how cleansers formulated for sensitive skin or in the correct combination can prevent damage attributed to skin cleansing.

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Formulating Feminine Hygiene for the Underserved Indian Market

Feminine hygiene is a necessity but until only recently, intimate care products were used by less than 10% of females in India. Some manufacturers have improved this statistic but the market need remains. This article examines the specific needs of products targeting this specialized segment.

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The Mild Cleanser: Room to Improve, Part I

The cleansing process is a multistage event that leaves a large footprint on the skin’s surface. In this two-part series, cleansers formulated for sensitive skin or in the correct combination are described to prevent the damage attributed to skin cleansing.

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Pop the Cork: Quercus suber for Naturally Sourced Antioxidants and Emulsion Stability

Consumers demand better and more sustainable alternatives. Further, some bioactive ingredients register greater biocompatibility. This has driven the industry to search for plant-derived compounds with biological activity. Quercus suber L., or cork oak, is shown here to provide an interesting option.

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Comparatively Speaking: HLB vs. SLB

Efficiently formulating products using alkyl dimethicone polymers requires knowing their composition, solubility in the oil phase chosen, and a metric to understand which values are necessary for that particular oil phase. SLB is a starting point for such determinations.

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Supplier Roundtable: Formulating Softness and Shine in Hair

Driven by an aging consumer base, products that increase softness and shine in hair are in higher demand. This month's Cosmetics & Toiletries Supplier Roundtable challenged experts for solutions to formulate softness- and shine-increasing hair care products.

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Read the Label: Estelle & Thild Biocleanse 3-in-1 Cleansing Foam

Many consumers prefer an effective yet lighter face wash for hot, summer months. With this in mind, we turn to Estelle & Thild's Biocleanse 3-in-1 Cleansing Foam to see if its ingredients and claims align with these expectations.

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Comparatively Speaking: PPG vs. PEG

The chemistry of PEG, PPG or combinations thereof have an impact on the functional properties of formulas. Knowledge of these materials will help the chemist understand both the effects of reacting these materials on fatty alcohols as well as the performance of emulsifiers and wetting agents.

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Minimally Disruptive Formulating: Silicone Surfactants Create New Aesthetics

Shorter deadlines, more regulations and fewer chemists have resulted in the need for new approaches to developing cosmetic products. Proposed here is an approach leveraging silicone surfactants that, in low levels, can create new product aesthetics.

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Sorbithix L-100: Transformative New Non-Ionic Associative Thickener for Personal Cleansing Formulations. Free Download!

Sorbithix L-100 features a new "star polymer" technology that allows it to greatly enhance thickening in all types of surfactant systems, and is designed to work effectively in both older sulfate systems as well as modern sulfate-free surfactants like glutamate and isethionate.

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PQ-10: How the Industry Utilizes This Cationic Polymer

Polyquaternium-10 is utilized by formulators in rinse-off and conditioning hair, cosmetic and body products. This article addresses the ingredient's production, properties and applications in the personal care industry.

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