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Prickly Pear Emollient

Seatons, the natural oil subsidiary of Croda International Plc, sourced prickly pear to create an emollient that protects skin from the elements.

Topical Formulations Conforming to the Structure of the Skin

Biomolecules with physical properties similar to those of the permeability barrier--including the property of forming lamellar structures--offer an alternative to the potentially harmful emulsifiers in topical formulations.

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Skin Barrier Function: Effects of Moisturizers

Moisturizing creams are used to increase skin hydration. Recent finding indicate that they also effect skin barrier function in both normal and dry skin. Not only humectants, but excipients such as lipids and emulsifiers will influence skin biochemistry a

A Dermatological View—The Controversial Influence of Moisturizers on Skin Water Barrier

As is described here, moisturizers can influence the properties and structure of corneocytes by influencing the SC and consequently, the skin water barrier function. This hydrative influence of moisturizers could be beneficial as well as destructive toward skin barrier function.

Conditioning Agent for Fiber Alignment and Reduced Friction

Croda has launched a non-quaternized conditioning agent that is said to enhance fiber alignment and reduce friction between hair strands.

Properties of Vegetal Oil-based Creams in Skin Care

Tocopherols and tocotrienols are the major constituents of almond oil, safflower oil and palm oil. They are necessary for the normal growth and metabolism of healthy skin. These oils were formulated in nourishing skin care products and massage creams as part of stable o/w emulsions and were found to have excellent storage stability, flow properties, spreadability and moisturizing properties.

Dry Skin: Moisturizing and Emolliency

Youthful skin is perceived as moist (or at least nondry), clean soft and virtually free of wrinkles. As consumers advance in age, concern about dry skin increases, and simply washing with soap and water gives way to us of products designed to treat the symptom, which all end up bearing some version of a moisturizer.

Ingredient Profile—Ascorbic Acid

L-Ascorbic acid (AscA), more commonly referred to as vitamin C, is best known for its vital role in human health and nutrition, where it functions as a cofactor in enzymatic reactions, such as collagen synthesis, and as an antioxidant.

Patent Picks—Phosphate Derivatives, Comfort Soap Cleanser, Producting Hyaluronic Acid, Foamable Moisturization and More on Moisturization

Chosen biweekly for their relevance to personal care, Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources. This edition, chosen by Katie Anderson (Schaefer), associate editor of Cosmetics & Toiletries magazine, features patents related to moisturization and conditioning of hair and skin.

Naturally-derived O/W Emulsifier for Skin Care

Seppic has introduced a vegetable-derived, sustainable o/w emulsifier with a light skin feel.

Comparatively Speaking: Natural vs. Hydrogenated Butters

Industry expert Tony O'Lenick asks Thomas O'Lenick, PhD, to explain the difference between hydrogenated butters and naturally occurring butters.

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Ingredient Profile — Glycerin

Glycerin is a unique and versatile chemical with numerous applications; to adequately cover all of the aspects of this compound in a short column would be impossible. Therefore, this column will highlight some key facts about glycerin, but interested readers are encouraged to pursue further, more comprehensive reading on the ingredient.

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Lavender Emollient Butter

Zenitech has added an emollient butter to its Zenifresh line that can be used in hair, skin and sun care products.

Isorbide Skin Hydrator

Sytheon has dehydrated sorbitol to introduce a hydrating ingredient that is said to restore barrier homeostasis.

Eco-friendly Hair Conditioning Agent

Croda Inc. has introduced an eco-friendly hair conditioning agent that offers traditional performance and is biodegradable and nontoxic to aquatic life.

Eco-friendly Eyelash Enhancing Conditioner

Sederma has introduced an eyelash conditioner based on a vitaminated matrikine complex for an increased length, thickness and volume of eyelashes.

Natural Product/Silicone Hybrid Fluids for Improved Feel

Gelest Inc. has modified natural products with trisiloxanes of low molecular weight siloxanes to introduce a line of cosmetic fluids for improved feel, among other benefits.

Chestnut Extract for Hair Moisturization, Protection

Phenbiox has introduced a Castanea sativa (chestnut) derived active produced via the company's enzymatic extraction process for hair moisturization and protection.