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Scaling Bio-based Innovation: How Startups are Commercializing Next-Gen Cosmetic Ingredients

The present article reviews several emerging bio-based ingredient innovations, including their chemistries, limitations and applications. It especially focuses on novel biosurfactants and bio-based emollients and oils.

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[update - with interview] IFF Gamifies Beauty with Xelestia Skin/Hair Care Collection and Interactive Game

According to IFF, the formula concepts and mobile game highlight how personal care brands can leverage the rising trend of phygital escapism and immersive experiences. IFF's Johan Jansen-Storbacka weighs in on these consumer trends.

Amphoteric Anionic Interactions

A study of interactions between anionic surfactants and amphoteric surfactants in solution demonstrates that betaines and anionic surfactants interact to have positive effects on viscosity, foam and the salt curve.

Evonik Wins on Innovation

Two Evonik technologies won the 2016 China Personal Care & Cosmetics Innovation Award.

Ingredient Profile—Sodium Lauroamphoacetate

The present column features one of the oldest and most well-known members of the amphoteric family: sodium lauroamphoacetate (SLAA).

Polymers in Personal Care

Polymer use began in the 1800s with cellulose derivatives, the vulcanization of rubber, and styrene synthesis; but in reality, it started more than four million years ago with the formation of DNA and proteins. Polymers are a diverse class of chemistry. By definition, they are large molecules made up of chains or rings of linked monomer units—simple reactive building blocks. Smaller molecules or monomers are combined to form polymers that possess a characteristic chain structure of multiple repeating units that can be related or different.

Ingredient Profile: Decyl Glucoside

Alkyl polyglucoside (APG) surfactants continue to be a popular choice of formulators seeking to improve the sustainability of cleansing products for personal care, hard surface cleaning, dishwashing, laundry and industrial/institutional applications.

Ingredient Profile: Decyl Glucoside

Alkyl polyglucoside (APG) surfactants continue to be a popular choice of formulators seeking to improve the sustainability of cleansing products for personal care, hard surface cleaning, dishwashing, laundry, and industrial/institutional applications.

Wipes: Recently Disclosed Intellectual Property

Traditionally, soaps and personal cleansers are deposited on washcloths or sponges before being applied to the body. More than a decade ago, convenience products were introduced in the form of surfactant-impregnated dry woven or nonwoven cloths. Several new patents have recently been issued in the area of wipes, which are described here.

Recent Development in Gemini Surfactants

The unique properties of gemini surfactants continue to interest both academic and industrial chemists.

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Formulating with Functional Natural Ingredients

Chemistry has afforded the world of beauty care a wealth of engineered ingredients that formulators have at their disposal to create products that enhance the lives of consumers.

Solvay Acquires Indian Surfactant Producer

Solvay has acquired Sunshield Chemicals Ltd., an Indian surfactants producer.

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Supermol B by Croda Inc.

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.

Naturex Introduces Quillaja-derived Surfactant

At in-cosmetics 2015 in Barcelona, Naturex will debut its natural surfactant from quillaja.

Syntopix Backed in Microemulsion Surfactant Challenge

Syntopix Group Plc has secured backing from Intelligent Formulation Ltd. for a 30-day international research challenge. Over the month-long project, Syntopix will work with world experts to characterize microemulsions made from environmentally friendly surfactants, especially those used to make skin care.

Coast Southwest Introduces Olive Oil Emulsifiers

Coast Southwest introduced Olivatis, a line of olive oil-derived emulsifiers manufactured by Medolla Cosmetic Specialty Ingredients.

The resulting formulations from Shin-Etsu's polyglycerin-modified emulsifiers deliver versatile textures including serums, lotions, creams, balms and sticks.

Shin-Etsu Introduces Polyglycerin-modified Emulsifiers

Shin-Etsu Silicones of America (SESA) has introduced its line of polyglycerin-modified emulsifiers and highlighted a key ingredient in the series: KF-6100.

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