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Patent Picks—Silicone Effects Booster, Sweat-absorbing Complex, Coated Nanoparticles, Polysaccharide Extender and Other Aids for Product Efficacy

Patent Picks are compiled by the editors from publicly available sources. This edition features inventions that aid in formulating to improve product efficacy; including a sweat-absorbing complex for deodorant, coated nanoparticles to localize thermal treatments, a complex to improve adhesion in fillers, a non-silicone means to boost silicone effects, and more.

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Multifunctional Cosmetic Ingredients as Antimicrobials

Today's formulator is busy, and their task of creating innovative formulations is boosted by new multifunctional ingredients. The concept of delivering two highly desired benefits for personal care in one product is one of great appeal to formulators globally.

Hair Control Shaping New Markets

According to research from Diagonal Reports, hair straightening has stirred up today's beauty marketplace. Further, demand for hair control is growing exponentially. In response, Peter Landa of TRI-K will revisit the "knowns" and consider the "unknowns" of hair structure and control technologies during the 2015 Cosmetics & Toiletries Summit.

Amyris Unveils Hemisqualane Emollient as Second Personal Care Launch

Amyris Inc. unveiled its second ingredient for the personal care market, an expansion of its Neossance Squalane product

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Silicone Elastomer Technologies for Feel and Performance

Obtaining the desired feel and performance in a formula has been greatly simplified by the evolution of silicone chemistry. Silicones have been popular cosmetic ingredients for decades, and have led to innovative textures in skin care and makeup. Though they began as basic linear polymer systems, technologies have evolved to develop various forms from these main backbones.

Clariant Introduces Sustainable African Oil for Hair and Skin

Clariant has introduced a multifunctional African hair oil that has benefit for both hair and skin. Plantasens Abyssinian Oil is a versatile oil that presents an opportunity for personal care formulators to combine natural product claims supporting radiant skin and lustrous, healthy hair for consumers.

Translating Sensation to (and from) Personal Care

Converging multiple sensory experiences in one personal care product can differentiate it from others on the shelf. Translating sensations to (and from) personal care will therefore be addressed by sensory expert John Hayes, PhD, at the June 22 and 23, 2015, Cosmetics & Toiletries Summit in Philadelphia.

Are Silicones Safe and Sustainable? What are the Alternatives?

Alternative hydrocarbons, esters, ethers and emollients aim to replace D5, and to a lesser extent, low viscosity silicone fluids—and many of them meet the mark. However, a second look at why silicones are being replaced is advised. Formulators may want to evaluate the data themselves for both safety and environmental aspects to make their own judgments.

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Multifunctional Performance from a New Generation Hair Polymer

Today’s styling formulations are further optimized with polymer combinations. This is especially true for styling gel and wax formulations, with combinations of styling polymers and polymeric thickeners to achieve the right balance of rheology profile, setting performance and humidity resistance without sacrificing sensory properties, e.g. peaking, gel structure and clarity. Luviset One (INCI: Acrylates/Methacrylamide Copolymer) offers hair care formulators the opportunity to reduce the complexity of styling gel and wax formulations with the use of only one polymer.

Patent Picks—Improving Differentiation, Penetration and Optical Benefits in Skin Care, and More

Patent Picks are compiled by the editors from publicly available sources. This edition features recent inventions related to sensory, repair and formulating strategies for skin care.

Greentech Launches Soft Butter Line for Sensory, Emulsification and Skin Benefit

Greentech has launched a range of 3-in-1 actives that emulsify, consistute the oily phase and improve biological activity. GreenSofts combine the properties of soft butters with sensory and auto-emulsion capacities.

Monell Names Margolskee Director and President

Robert Margolskee, MD, PhD, succeeds Gary Beauchamp, PhD, who is stepping down after 24 years with the organization.

Lonza Debuts Multifunctional Ester for Conditioning and Dry Feel

Lonza has launched an ester that conditions skin, has good spreadability and leaves a dry, powdery after feel.

Fragrance Luring Beauty Seekers to New Products

Fragrance is becoming an added benefit in cross-category beauty products, and fragrance products themselves are offering additional benefits as well, reports Mintel.

IFSCC Announces Scientific Program

Nearly 700 lecture proposals were received after a call for papers went out for the 28th IFSCC Congress, leading to six plenary guest lecturers, 72 presentations and a number of scientific poster sessions to round out the event's scientific program.

Impact Colors Introduces Candelilla Bead Exfoliators

Impact Colors has created a new line of candelilla bead exfoliators as alternatives to polyethylene microbeads for skin care and oral care. Nature XFol is a line of exfoliating beads in a variety of colors that are natural, biodegradable and safe for skin.

Evonik Offers Products Certified by RSPO

Evonik Industries is offering cosmetic ingredients that have been certified in accordance with the standard of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO).

Coast Southwest Introduces Olive Oil Emulsifiers

Coast Southwest introduced Olivatis, a line of olive oil-derived emulsifiers manufactured by Medolla Cosmetic Specialty Ingredients.