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Compass—Bring on the Bubbly!

Bubbles are an integral part of this issue of Cosmetics & Toiletries magazine—in the form of cleansing products and the ingredients employed therein.

This iteration of Formulating on Trend dives into acne scarring and the ingredients that can help to prevent scarring and restore the skin. Also detailed are the types of acne and acne scarring.

Formulating on Trend: Acne Scarring — the Aftermath

This installment of Formulating on Trend dives into acne scarring and the ingredients that can help to prevent scarring and restore the skin. Also detailed are the types of acne and acne scarring.

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Formulating on Trend: Hand Sanitizer

There are two main types of hand sanitizers: "instant" hand sanitizers and hand sanitizers. Following is a brief discussion of the typical ingredients in each, along with a consideration for hand-washing.

In this installment of 'Formulating on Trend,' the author explains with concern for water scarcity, consumers are choosing waterless cosmetics. The author explains formulating one of the most popular waterless forms, the shampoo bar.

Formulating on Trend: Shampoo Bar

In this installment of "Formulating on Trend," the author explains how water scarcity and eco-friendly practices have motivated consumers to choose waterless cosmetics. She breaks down the popular shampoo bar as an example.

As the weather gets colder and the air gets drier, non-foaming face cleansers are an option for consumers who suffer from dry, sensitive skin or who have severe skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema.

Formulating on Trend: No-foam Facial Cleanser

No-foam cleansers are a great alternative to anionic surfactant-containing formulas that may affect the integrity of the skin barrier, especially in users with psoriasis, eczema, dry and/or sensitive skin.

Using hyaluronic acid, glycerin and retinol in a formulation can impart a variety of skin attributes such as include anti-aging, hyperpigmentation reduction, anti-acne, smoothing and an increase in water retention.

Formulating on Trend: Combining Humectants and Retinol

In this installment of "Formulating on Trend," the author explains how to combine humectants and retinol, and how the combination of hyaluronic acid, glycerin and retinol can impart a variety of skin benefits.

Effect of Branching on Surfactant Properties of Sulfosuccinates

Sulfosuccinates, most commonly either ethoxylated or amido products, have been around for a long time and are used to provide foam, detergency and wetting in formulations. In this article, their wetting and foam attributes are evaluated, examining the effect of branching on these key surfactant properties.

Washing hands are one of the best preventative measures to help avoid contracting sickness and spreading unwanted disease to others.

Formulating on Trend: Hand Cleansers and Surfactant Review

Washing hands is one of the best preventative measures for consumers to maintain health but over-washing can lead to dry, cracked hands. To help remedy this problem, the present "Formulating on Trend" advises which surfactants to use for efficient hand-washing and skin care.

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Effects of Core-Corona Particles on Emulsification for Cosmetics

The functional limitations of surfactant emulsions led one Shiseido team to develop a "novel, ultimate emulsification system" to overcome those limitations. Read on to learn more about this system, which was presented at the IFSCC Congress in Orlando.

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One ingredient to meet future cosmetic challenges: Olive Squalane

Why is olive squalane the future of clean beauty ? In a post Covid-19 world, this ingredient can meet all consumers’ requests by balancing efficiency, sensoriality and sustainability.

For healthy skin, cleansing is key but there is no guarantee a pH-balanced formula benefits skin. Here, additional factors such as application condition and ingredient interactions, sensory perception and overall health are discussed.

Not Only pH: How Cleansing Ingredients and Application Affect Skin

For healthy skin, cleansing is key but there is no guarantee a pH-balanced formula benefits skin. Here, additional factors such as application condition and ingredient interactions, sensory perception and overall health are discussed.

Structured Surfactant Systems for Improved Lasting Deposition of Perfume on Skin and Hair

To maximize perfume delivery from structured cleansing formulations, the fragrance must be introduced before structuring the formulation into multilamellar vesicles. Structured formulations fragranced in such a way are shown here to improve perfume deposition and duration versus micellar systems, with no negative impact on perfume burst during use.

Making Up the Psyche

This issue highlights Mendrok-Edinger et al.’s quest to find the best butyl methoxydibenzoyl methane stabilizer for sun care; Farwick et al.’s update of ceramide identification, synthesis, function and nomenclature; and finally, Arif’s discussion supporting the smart use of sulfates in formulations. There’s a little something to stimulate everyone’s psyche in this issue.

Compass—Connecting the Dots

Whether your bubbles foam or lather, your hair takes a wild turn, or your wellness weighs on the health of microbes, Cosmetics & Toiletries aims to connect the dots.

Shampoo Surfactants: The Anionics

Understanding the structure function relationships of anionic surfactants will enable the formulator to achieve shampoo formulations that are well balanced, cost effective and functional.

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The next level of natural cosmetics

Gattefossé decided to push the limits of its patented wax butter technology to develop the most advanced emulsifier of its natural range, Emulium® Dolcea MB.

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[training] The next level of natural cosmetics

Gattefossé decided to push the limits of its patented wax butter technology to develop the most advanced emulsifier of its natural range, Emulium® Dolcea MB.

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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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