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Bacuri Butter Rebalances Skin Function and Energy

Need a feel-good, look-younger, natural boost for your skin care formulas? Beraca has developed an interesting nutrient-rich ingredient based on bacuri seed butter for all this and more.

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VIDEO: Hydration is Grant's M.O. at in-cos North America

Hydration, moisture and sensory appeal were Grant Industries' "modes of operation" (M.O.) during in-cosmetics North America, as this video clip demonstrates.

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Sub-Micron Oil Particles Make the Patent Cut

“This technology represents a way forward ... to incorporate functional actives that are not water-soluble into a consumer-desirable product ... in a safe and effective manner,” reports LEI.

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Formulate for the Hair on Their Chinny, Chin-Chins

Whether they are flavor savers, double chin cover-ups, testosterone indicators or just plain fashionable, beards have specific cleaning and conditioning needs, for which Evonik has developed novel formulas.

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Cargill 'Sensed' It: You Need a Natural Skin Care Polymer

Cargill "sensed" what formulators need with its new Lygomme VPC 50 and 30 nature-derived skin care polymers, which it will feature at in-cosmetics N.A.

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SustOleo: Reducing Environmental & Social Impact

The SustOleo line is a series of ingredients that are palm-free alternatives to categories historically derived from palm.

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That's What 'Shea' Said

Sonneborn will "smooth things over" during in-cosmetics North America with the launch of its Shea XP emollient for skin care.

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Plantasil® 4V: Our Silicone Alternative, 4 Values Conditioning Booster

A new compound that offers clear solubilization of oils in surfactant bases and has less impact on foam and no stabilization issues. Learn more ...

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A Sunny Proposition: The Effects of Sun on Hair

While not nearly as well-documented as skin, plenty of literature indicates the sun can have damaging effects on hair.

The metrosexual is gone. The man that has replaced him is reshaping the male grooming sector.

A Whole New Man

Say goodbye to the metrosexual and say hello to the post-recession man and the skin care brands that speak to them.

Hyaluronic Acid Butyric Esters for the Improvement of Skin Functionality

The versatility of hyaluronic acid is connected to not only its size, but also to inherent opportunities within the molecule for multiple bonds and for the differentiated release of bound functional molecules. Here, ester bonds are used to introduce substitutes for the material’s alcohol groups, thus providing elasticizing, moisturizing and antiaging benefits for skin care.

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Cosmetics Industry Driving Growth for Jojoba Oil Market

Jojoba oil is projected to reach US $254.2 million by 2024, according to a report by Grand View Research, Inc. The increasing penetration of jojoba oil in cosmetic products, including lipsticks, shampoos and conditioners, and skin creams and moisturizers, is expected to be a major factor in promoting growth.

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Introducing BASF’s new Experiential Skin Care

Shifting population dynamics along with ease of accessibility have overturned geographical limitations. Consumers show less brand loyalty and are willing to experiment with various products on the market.

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DSM’s New Methodology Aids in Visualization of Skin Moisturization

This personal care company has developed a new way for the industry to visualize the effectiveness of epidermal skin science.

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Hyaluronic Acid Intensified: Cross-linking Improves Stability, Functionality

To enhance the functionality and stability of topical high molecular weight hyaluronic acid (HA), derivatives were developed using divinyl sulfone as a cross-linker. The cross-linked HA gels formed were assessed as described here in terms of water-binding capacity, delivery of actives and stability against heat, free radicals, other chemicals and pH changes, and compared with non-cross-linked native HA.

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Report: Skin Care Market to Near $200 Billion by 2024

A recent report from Grand View Research projects the market to hit $196.67 billion dollars by the year 2024.

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SPF-based Multifunctionals Continue to Storm the Market

The market for multifunctional skin care products with sun protection benefits shows no signs of slowing according to recent research.

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A Skin Correction with Gel Toner

Stemology's Cell Rescue Active Gel Toner prepares the skin to receive corrective actives and normalizes pH levels. The easy-to-apply gel provides the skin with enhanced cellular protection with an alcohol, astringent-free formula.