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Chitin Nanofibrils for Cosmetic Delivery

In the present article, the author explores the delivery capabilities of nanocrystal chitin nanofibrils. By establishing an ionic bond with water and forming complexes with various actives, this material can impart local or global activity and reach different levels of skin permeability to achieve variable cosmetic efficacy.

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Moisturizing Cucumber Oil

Seatons, the vegetable oil specialists from Croda International Plc, will introduce a moisturizing cucumber oil at In-Cosmetics in Paris.

Gascony Plum Sourced for Exfoliation and Moisturization

Naturochim has sourced different parts of the Gascony plum to introduce an oil, a butter and scrubs for a variety of personal care applications at In-Cosmetics in Paris.

Comparatively Speaking: Guerbet Alcohol vs. Linear Fatty Alcohol

Industry expert Tony O'Lenick explains that Guerbet alcohols have significantly lower melting points than the linear alcohols with the same number of carbon atoms, which makes them highly desirable in the personal care market.

Sunflower Seed Oil for Dry/Aged Skin

This sunflower seed oil from Laboratoires Expanscience was designed to promote the synthesis of key epidermal lipids in dry, atopic and mature skin.

Comparatively Speaking: Dimethicone vs. Simethicone

According to Tony O'Lenick, dimethicones are a series of silicone polymers that contain only M and D units, whereas simethicone is a mixture of polydimethylsiloxane and silica gel.

Jojoba and Shea Butter for Moisture and Skin Feel

Desert Whale is launching a self-emulsifying butter made from jojoba and shea at In-Cosmetics Paris.

Product Benchmarking: Lip Service, Window Dressing or Competitive Advantage?

In a fast-moving marketplace, few would disagree that product performance benchmarking is critical to achieving an industry-leading position. However, is this statement just lip service in the current environment?

Liquid Polymer Stabilizer/Conditioner for Hair and Skin

Cognis has launched a liquid polymer dispersion that functions as both a stabilizer and a conditioner and imparts sensory properties in hair and skin care applications.

Hydrophilic vs. Lipophilic Moisturizers: Penetration Profiles and SC Water Distribution

A recent studying examining study published in Experimental Dermatology examined hydrophilic and lipophilic moisturizers, finding that they have similar penetration profiles but different effects on stratum corneum (SC) water distribution in vivo.

Improving Skin Moisturization with Polyglycerol-derived Plant Waxes

While the claims used for skin care are becoming more and more varied, moisturization remains the priority. In this article, a method of improving the moisturization of cosmetics is described involving the use of a polyglycerol-derived blend of vegetable waxes to protect the skin from dehydration and to boost the moisturizing capacity of emulsions.

Black Oat Extract for Skin and Hair Moisturization

Rahn has launched an eco-friendly moisturizer for skin and hair based on an extract of Avena strigosa (black oats) that supports the skin's natural moisturizing factor.

Oligosaccharides for Barrier Function and Hydration

Oligosaccharides contained in this active from Sederma act on keratinocytes and induce chain reactions down to dermal fibroblasts, which allow the synthesis of elements essential to cutaneous homeostasis.

Regulating Epidermal Homeostasis for Skin Moisturization

To support the skin’s natural mechanism of moisturization, Laboratoires Serobiologiques has developed a calcium compound and ceramidase inhibitor combination to restructure and fortify dry, fragile skin by regulating epidermal homeostasis.

Plant Complexes Designed for Oily Phase Products

Alban Muller International has launched a line of oil-soluble plant complexes, all with different skin or hair benefits.

A Micro-wax Dispersion to Condition Hair and Reduce Breakage

Here, a micro-wax dispersion is shown to provide conditioning and anti-hair breakage properties. The authors incorporated the material into test shampoos, compared them with two silicone-based benchmarks, and found the micro-wax shampoos provided comparable conditioning and improved hair breakage prevention performance. Results were confirmed in a hair washing test.

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Determining the Effects of Glycolic Acid in Hair Care Products

The positive effects of glycolic acid for skin care are well-documented; however, similar studies in hair care are not. Research has proven that glycolic acid offers many benefits for these products.

Micellar Solution to Purify, Strengthen Skin

Laboratoires Serobiologiques has introduced a no-rinse, micellar solution that purifies skin while moisturizing and strengthening the skin barrier.