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Peruvian Maca Takes Root in Skin Care

In the past three months, maca root has provided the key active ingredient in several new European skin care brands, including the Body Shop’s new range for men.

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Cotton Thistle to Stimulate Epidermal Regeneration

This repair active is designed to stimulate epidermal regeneration and promote cutaneous repair by acting on keratinocyte differentiation in dry or damaged skin.

Multifunctional Ingredient for Moisture, Antimicrobial Activity and Fragrance

Symrise has launched a multifunctional ingredient that serves as a moisturizer, a fragrance and an antimicrobial agent.

Biomimetic Polymer for Hair and Skin Protection

MPC is a compound that has a similar structure to the polar group of phospholipids in the cell membrane. Various materials can be obtained by using MPC.

Organic Oat Oil for Cosmeceuticals

CO2 Extracted Oat Oil, (INCI: Avena sativa (oat) extract), is organic and intended for formulation in cosmeceutical products.

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Chronobiology for Dry Skin Moisture

Cognis introduces a moisturizer designed by the company to account for the effects of chronobiology.

Mending Split Ends

International Specialty Products (ISP) has launched a complex it has formulated to mend split ends.

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Silicones in Hair Care: Making Innovative Solutions Possible

Multifunctional ingredients like silicones allow product manufacturers to simplify formulations while maintaining or improving product performance.

Sea Grass Skin Cushioner

Active Organics has created a moisturizer for skin care and hair care from sea grass.

Jicama Tuber Juice for Skin Care

Solabia has created a vegetal juice from jicama tubers for formulation into skin care products.

Black Truffle, Nanocrystals and Flexible Films: Recent Literature Findings

In this monthly survey of recent patent and literature research, the author describes money-making ideas in the personal care industry, ranging from a water-soluble scrubbing agent and black truffle for cell proliferation, to ascorbyl palmitate nanocrystals and an o/w emulsion for eyelash-volumizing and lengthening, among others.

Find Stability with Meadowfoam Oil

Meadowfoam oil has raised its profile as a key ingredient in personal care products, primarily due to its oxidative stability. Reportedly, it also can extend the shelf life of other less-stable ingredients.

Oil vs. Butter

Industry expert Tony O’Lenick asks: What is the difference between an oil and a butter? Carter LaVay, president of Zenitech, offers his insight.

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Germicidal vs. Conditioning Quats

Industry expert Tony O’Lenick explains the difference between a germicidal quat and a conditioning quat.

Emu Oil Imparts Softness and Relief into Personal Care

Several cosmetic and personal products have used emu oil to enhance their products. From creams to the oil itself, manufacturers are touting its properties to enrich skin.

Conditioning, Cleansing Solutions from Rhodia

Rhodia has expanded its product portfolio with the addition of two raw materials to condition and cleanse.

Conditioning Polymers for Unruly Hair

Amerchol has created conditioning polymers that manage hair types requiring volume control, and condition unruly, difficult-to-manage hair.

Conditioning Agents for Hair Formulations

Inolex Chemical Company has launched two new conditioning technologies that are designed for hair care formulations.