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Patent Picks—Natural Cationic Emulsifiers, Repeat Sequence Proteins, Amides for Color Uniformity and More

Chosen biweekly for their relevance to personal care, Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources. This edition features patents related to hair care, including cleansing, conditioning and color protection.

Ei Licenses Sphingolipid Technology for Moisturization and Barrier Function Improvement

Topical drug manufacturer Ei has signed agreements with European-based professors and technologists to license a sphingolipid technology that improves barrier function and moisture retention when applied topically. Following is a Cosmetics & Toiletries exclusive interview with the company's lead researcher, Charley Gray, PhD.

Botanically Derived Emollient Base for Youthful Hydration

Floratech has introduced a botanically derived emollient base that delivers the human skin lipid profile of a healthy 22-year-old.

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Using In vivo and In vitro Testing for Evidence-based Development of Anti-aging Ingredients

The need for a conceptual approach to skin aging, the need to combine in vitro and in vivo findings and the new direction for cosmetic ingredient manufacturers are discussed here.

Anti-aging Active With Luminotherapy-like Effects

Silab has introduced an anti-aging active that synchonizes skin in a similar way to luminotherapy (light therapy) with lindera oligo-alpha-glucans.

Patent Picks—Melatonin Antioxidants, Flax for Barrier Function, Quinoa and More for Skin Care, Moisturization

Chosen biweekly for their relevance to personal care, Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources. This edition features patents related to moisturization for both skin and hair care.

Saccharide Isomerate to Deeply Hydrate Skin and Scalp

Saccharide isomerate, designed to closely resemble a carbohydrate complex found in human stratum corneum, is shown here to provide up to 72 hr of deep hydration to skin and, for the first time, rinse-off soothing to the scalp. Its unique binding mechanism to skin and scalp create new opportunities for leave-on and rinse-off products.

Quaternary Ammonium Compound for Hair Shine, Color and Condition

Croda has launched an active that has been developed to intensify hair color.

Baobab Oil and Vegetable Glycerin Emollients

Natural Sourcing has added baobab oil and vegetable-derived glycerin to its ingredient offering.

Rhubarb Molecule for Skin Moisturization

Provital utilized an extract of rhubarb to restore moisture to the skin and prevent future moisture loss.

Growth Projected for Cosmetic Chemicals With Botanicals and Emollients Leading the Pack

A report by Freedonia Group Inc. has projected demand for cosmetic chemicals in the United States to grow 4.9% annually to reach US $9.4 billion in 2016. "Cosmetic & Toiletry Chemicals to 2016" found that botanical extracts will lead the growth and that emollients and moisturizers will be the fastest growing chemicals by function.

Grass-based Moisturizing Powder for Color Cosmetics

Sederma has sourced a species of grass to allow for the creation of moisturizing powder makeup.

Formula Anatomy Deciphered—Foot Care

Many dermatological diseases such as athlete’s foot occur because the feet spend long spans of time in a warm, dark and humid environment. While there are several foot diseases related to diabetes, this column will focus on the development of foot care formulae designed for cosmetic treatments.

Natto Gum Skin Moisturizers From Fermented Soybeans

CP Kelco has introduced a line of biopolymers derived from fermented soybeans that offer moisturization benefits to skin care.

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Argan Oil for Skin, Hair Protection

Arista Industries now offers argan oil with benefits for skin and hair care, including protection against premature aging, UV damage and environmental stresses. It is also a gentle moisturizer.

Film-former Silicone Emulsions for Hair

Wacker showcased a new generation of aminofunctional film-forming silicone emulsions for hair care applications at this year’s FCE Cosmetique in São Paulo, Brazil.

Nature-derived, Conditioning and Eco-friendly Launches

Evonik Personal Care has rolled out several new product offerings in both leave-on and rinse-off categories, including nature-derived solutions, easy-to-use conditioners and more.

Researchers Refine Biomimetic Polymer Synthesis

In a study from the University of Warwick, researchers from the UK and Australia describe a new method to synthesize polymers offering unprecedented control over the final polymer structure.