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Moisturizing Agent with Anti-microbial Properties

Symrise has created a moisturizing agent with anti-microbial properties.

Lucas Meyer Introduces Active for Infra'aging Protection

Lucas Meyer Cosmetics will introduce an active that fights infra'aging at in-cosmetics 2013 in Paris.

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Reducing Hair Friction for Healthy Hair Movement

Croda partnered with The Centre for Visual Computing at the University of Bradford in the United Kingdom to create the Hair Dynamics Test to measure the movement of healthy hair and compare it to the movement of damaged hair. Then, the research team at Croda set out to create a chemistry that would specifically seek to improve the movement of damaged hair by reducing inter-fiber friction.

NuSil Debuts CareSil Unit of Skin Care Silicones

NuSil Technology LLC will enter the skin care market with its debut of CareSil, a new business unit in silicone materials for skin care.

Organic Avocado and Coconut Butters for Skin and Hair from Naturochim

At in-cosmetics in Paris, Naturochim will introduce the latest additions to its Premium Organic line of butters, avocado and a coconut.

T-shaped Siloxane Microemulsion for Improved Hair Conditioning and Protection

Described here is a T-shaped cationic siloxane incorporated in a microemulsion to provide a high silicone character material with balanced solubility and high hair substantivity. Wet and dry combability and hair feel were evaluated by panelists, while combing force measurements and differential scanning calorimetry measured conditioning and heat protection, respectively. Color washfastness also was tested using a spectrophotometer.

Formula Anatomy Deciphered—Lip Balms

Lip balms or salves constitute a special category of protecting and soothing cosmetics. They are intended to be applied to the lip pseudo-mucosa to relieve the signs and symptoms of skin dryness and chapping. Their function and formulation are described here.

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A Dermatological View—Innovations in Hyaluronic Acid

HA is critically important to dermatologists and to cosmetic scientists, as it maintains the moisture in skin, and loss of accessible HA results in wrinkling and changes associated with aging. Replacement of such HA is the goal of many cosmetic and cosmeceutical techniques and reagents.

Amodimethicone Cationic Emulsion for Hair Care Conditioning

Chemsil Silicones Inc. has introduced a 35% active cationic emulsion for improved conditioning deposition in hair care applications.

IBR Ltd. Debuts Jojoba Leaf for Improved Skin Structure and Function

IBR Ltd. has launched an aqueous extract of jojoba leaf that improves skin structure and reduces water loss.

BASF Partners with GIZ and Cargill for Sustainable Coconut Oil

BASF and Cargill have partnered with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH to develop a certified coconut oil supply chain to enhance sustainability and improve the livelihoods of 2,500 coconut growers in the Philippines.

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Protect and Preserve Hair Color with Hydrolyzed Quinoa

Through advancements in protein chemistry, TRI-K has discovered new benefits that effectively retain hair color through a natural and sustainable platform. Quinoa Pro EX (INCI: Hydrolyzed Quinoa) is a hydrolyzed protein that penetrates the hair shaft to prevent damage while adding control and manageability.

Silicone Hair Volumizer and Conditioner

Chemsil has combined a cationic hindered amino silicone polymer with an organic quaternium salt to create a microemulsion that increases hair volume while conditioning in conditioning hair formulations.

Oat Cosmetics Rebrands Oat-based Ingredients

Oat Cosmetics has rebranded their range of oat-based cosmetic ingredients. This news follows the launch of the company's organic colloidal oatmeal and superfine oat flour.

Patent Picks— Emolliency, Antioxidant, Colorstay and Styling Benefits in Hair

Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources. This edition features patents related to hair care, including hair styling, conditioning, colorstay and more.

DuPont Awards Innovative Propanediol Use

DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products Company LLC has launched an Innovation Award program for companies using its Zemea Propanediol in their cosmetic and personal care ingredients or formulations.

Croda Acquires Assets of Innovachem, LLC

Acquisition adds patented product portfolio to Croda’s range of ingredients, including a quaternized panthenol and multifunctional emollient ester with enhanced skin conditioning functionality.

A Dermatological View—Moisturizers: Evidence for Efficacy

Despite their widespread use and applications, the scientific literature on moisturizers lacks strong evidence to support dermatological use. This article explores current literature on the efficacy of moisturizers to help the industry understand their mechanisms and role in treatment.