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Crodarom Creates Phytofoam for Gentle Foaming and Cleansing Capabilities

The natural active was found in clinical studies to provide dense and creamy foam for applications such as makeup removal and baby care.

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HLD Framework Proposed for Cationic Ammonium Surfactants

A paper published in JCIS Open explores the development of a hydrophilic-lipophilic difference (HLD) model and HLD-titration procedure for cationic ammonium surfactants.

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Colonial Chemical Inc.'s ColaDet COCO

ColaDet COCO is a concentrated, green, mild surfactant blend with each surfactant derived from vegetable sources

The latest sustainable innovations include two surfactants, a texturizing biopolymer and an algae-based eye care active.

BASF Presents Latest Sustainable Innovations

The latest sustainable innovations include two surfactants, a texturizing biopolymer and an algae-based eye care active.

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Sustainable and Safe: Sultaines for Consumer-Focused Surfactant Performance

While lesser known than betaines, sultaines present key benefits beyond safety that are especially relevant to today’s cosmetic consumer. The present article describes the safety, sustainable production and other marketable traits of sultaines, and demonstrates their parity in performance with betaines.

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Harness the power of clean and green in your bottle

Evonik has developed two glycolipid-based platforms of biosurfactants known as sophorolipids and rhamnolipids which are used to address the specific requirements of a range of personal care and household cleaning applications.

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Words from Wiechers: Too Often, Too Hot and Too Long. . .

In this edition of Words from Wiechers, product developers are reminded that if consumers deplete natural moisturizing factor from their skin, e.g., via long, hot showers, they damage their barrier and increase the penetration of anything applied to skin; including mild cleansers.

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Detergents for Cosmetic R&D by MilliporeSigma

This multifunctional technology made of botanicals in a proprietary process is a microbiome-friendly preservation system that fights microbial resistance.

Synergio Launches BiomEco Botanical Preservation System

BiomEco is high in antioxidants, hypoallergenic, skin-sensitive, eco-friendly, natural per ISO and COSMOS-certified.

Vegecare TXT is a multifunctional, natural active to impart a variety of textures; Actique Hyal Matrix provides intense moisturization; and Aminosyl Glycinates provides a rich foam and creamy lather.

Jarchem Rolls Out Texturizer, Hydrating Complex and Glycinate Surfactants

Vegecare TXT is a multifunctional natural active that imparts a variety of textures. Actique Hyal Matrix provides intense moisturization, and Aminosyl Glycinates confers a rich foam and creamy lather.

Lubrizol’s PemuPur START polymer emulsifier was created to enhance the sensory aspect in skin and sun care formulations.

Lubrizol Enhances Stability and Texture with PemuPur START

Lubrizol’s PemuPur START polymer emulsifier was created to enhance the sensory aspect of skin and sun care formulations.

The Organic Vegetable Glycerin is derived from organic vegetable oils to create an odorless, colorless emulsifier and moisturizing agent.

Ekologie Forte Produces Organic Vegetable Glycerin Moisturizer

The Organic Vegetable Glycerin is produced in a manner to ensure no traces of diethylene and ethylene glycol impurities, to create an odorless, colorless emulsifier and moisturizing agent.

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.

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Research Reveals Additive-free Synthesis of Low Hydrolysis Amphiphiles

Research published in Angewandte Chemie demonstrates mixing via the Staudinger reaction has the capability to synthesize amphiphilic molecules without the use of catalysts or reagents.

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Acme-Hardesty Company's Medium Chain Triglyceride (MCT)

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Olivem® 2090, Hallstar’s new W/O cold process emulsifier, helps create naturally elegant sunscreens

New cold-process, nature-derived W/O emulsifier Olivem® 2090 is especially well-suited to sun care formulating.

The antimicrobial properties against viruses, fungi and bacteria have encouraged the market participants to up the uptake of benzalkonium chloride.

Benzalkonium Chloride Market: Regional Industry Growth Through 2026

A recent report has predicted the benzalkonium chloride market will grow through 2026, outlining top trends regionally.

This 'Read the Label' looks at the Nursem's Caring Hand Wash, which is claimed to be a soap-free hand wash with a blend of natural surfactants, avocado oil, grapefruit peel oil and more.

Read the Label: Nursem's Caring Hand Wash

This "Read the Label" looks at the Nursem's Caring Hand Wash, which is claimed to be soap-free and contains a blend of natural surfactants, avocado oil, grapefruit peel oil and more.