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Patent Pick: Starch Breakdown Builds Viscosity

Novamont inventors are building something new from complete destruction: viscosity. A new patent application explains, on a more "granular" level.

Article Download: Chitosan in Cosmetics - Technical Aspects when Formulating

Download the complete article from our August 2001 archives.

Article Download: Chitosan in Cosmetics - Technical Aspects when Formulating

A high-grade chitosan made from shrimp shells has viscosity-building and antimicrobial properties that support its use in cosmetic emulsions and gels. This article explores it application and formulation. Download it from our archives here.

Polymers for Rheology and Conditioning in Hair and Skin

DKSH’s Performance Materials business unit has collaborated with a polymer manufacturer to launch two polymer lines to its Luna range of products.

Organic Avocado and Coconut Butters for Skin and Hair from Naturochim

At in-cosmetics in Paris, Naturochim will introduce the latest additions to its Premium Organic line of butters, avocado and a coconut.

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Linking Sensory and Rheology Characteristics

The authors introduce a method to use rheological properties (such as dynamic viscosity and yield stress) to describe and predict skin sensory attributes (such as cohesiveness) of cosmetic products. This is a first step in learning to use emulsion structure to predict sensory attributes.

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Addressing Tooth Sensitivity and Dental Erosion

While the introduction of fluoride remarkably increased the life expectancy of natural teeth, two oral care problems have since emerged: tooth sensitivity and dental erosion. This article describes approaches to these problems and discusses the challenge of simultaneously maintaining fluoride efficacy in multi-benefit toothpaste formulations.

Viscosity, Dispersion and More in Mascara

Cosmetic formulators are constantly challenged to develop products for daily use, and mascaras in particular are one of the most researched (and scrutinized) products a woman can purchase. Scientists must go to great lengths to ensure this miracle product delivers on the eyelash benefits it advertises.

Nonaqueous Emulsions: History and Current Specialized Applications

Since the early 1980s, nonaqueous emulsions have attracted technical interest as potential vehicles and delivery systems for personal care products. This is due to the development of a broad range of silicone-based emulsifiers, silicone polymers and other polymeric emulsifiers that have enabled their use. This article will briefly review their history and evolution into current-day specialized applications.

Naturally Derived Rinse-off Concentrates and Emulsifiers

Stephenson Personal Care has launched two new lines—a line of multifunctional rinse-off concentrates, and a line of of oil and water soluble emulsifiers. Both Durosoft and Duroclens are derived from natural sources.

Nonaqueous Emulsions: History and Current Specialized Applications

Since the early 1980s, nonaqueous emulsions have attracted technical interest as potential vehicles and delivery systems for personal care products. This is due to the development of a broad range of silicone-based emulsifiers, silicone polymers and other polymeric emulsifiers that have enabled their use. This article will briefly review their history and evolution into current-day specialized applications.

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.

Natural and Eco-friendly Plant Fiber Emulsifier

Berg + Schmidt has created a natural emulsifier and thickener based on fruit and cereal fibers.

Tara Gum for Emulsion Thickening and Texturizing

Seppic has launched a thickening and texturizing polymer that is 100% plant-derived.

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Praan Naturals Sources Sustainable Soy and Sunflower Lecithin

These nutritive and moisturizing emulsifiers and stabilizers enrich hair and skin care solutions.

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Actera Presents Natural Powder, Solubilizer, Gellant and Texturizer Ingredients

Actera Ingredients features four sensorially focused, natural cosmetic ingredients: TeraGel, TeraSolve, TeraTexture and Terasorb.

Liquid Polymer for Sensorial Benefits and Electrolyte Tolerance

The Lubrizol Corporation’s Noveon Consumer Specialties has introduced a polymer that provides sensory properties and electrolyte tolerance.

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Health Food and Personal Care: A Virtuous Circle

Formulators in both the personal care and health food industries often draw inspiration from one another and take advantage of newly popular ingredients’ healthy reputations. One recent trend brought about by consumers’ desire to eat healthy is the popularity of complex starches as a replacement for refined flour and simple sugars.

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