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Formula Anatomy Deciphered—Sensory in Cosmetics

The sensory world is fueled by research conducted in different disciplines such as biology, neurobiology and sense chemistry. It extends to many industrial sectors where perception elements are crucial, including cosmetics.

Bell Announces Flavor, Fragrance Trends for 2012

Predicts top flavors and fragrance notes that will influence products in the coming year

Global Perfume and Fragrance Market Growing

GIA predicts market to reach $36 billion by 2017

Patchouli Oil

Ultra International B.V.'s flavor material offers a warm, woody odor.

Water-soluble Silicone Wax for Feel in Hair and Skin Care

Shin-Etsu Silicones of America (SESA), a US subsidiary of Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd., Japan, has introduced a water-soluble silicone wax that imparts desirable sensorial properties.

Styling Polymer for Hold in Aerosols

DSM has created a styling polymer for aerosol hair sprays that offers hold and fast drying without stickiness.

Compass—Tulip Appeal

Whenever a given scent was first introduced, that’s how far back in our memories it can take us. This is something to bear in mind, especially as consumers try a product for the first time.

Fragrancing Sun Care Products

Outdoor, indoor and self-tanning products have different usage profiles, thus fragrancing each product type has special considerations with respect to the overall fragrance structure and the types of characters that work best. The present article reviews fragrance structure and discusses specific considerations for each product type to assist formulators in designing successful sun care products.

The EU Fragrance Allergens

On March 11, 2003, the European Union (EU) published the 7th Amendment to its Cosmetic Directive 76/768/EEC. Among the changes was the addition of the 26 popular fragrance ingredients to the Annex III “List of Substances Which Cosmetic Products Must Not Contain Except Subject to the Restrictions Laid Down.” These are now commonly referred to as the EU Fragrance Allergens.

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.

Improving Skin Feel, Stability

Grant Industries will present ingredients designed to improve the skin feel and stability of formulas, such as silicone elastomer gels, silicone products, microsphere powders, silicone copolyol surfactants, physical UV dispersions, silicone acrylate resins, active delivery systems and more.

Sense, Repair and Protect

Croda Inc. presents ingredients focused on sensory benefits, i.e., look and feel; active conditioning; and UV protection, which the company demonstrates through four major market themes: create, indulge, protect and thrive.

Jean-Jaques Étienne, PhD

Wise Words from the Bench with Jean-Jaques Étienne, PhD

Some might consider olfaction solely the job of perfumers, but Jean-Jaques Étienne, PhD, believes it to be the job of perfumers as well as formulators.

Formula Anatomy Deciphered—Toothpastes

If consumers think that brushing their teeth with toothpaste is a simple hygiene procedure, they are mistaken. Mouth care is a complex strategy and modern cosmetics do much more than simply eliminate microbes.

Growth in Silicones Forecasted Through 2016

According to a market report by ReportsnReports, the US silicones industry is expected to grow through the year 2016, with increasing output in cosmetics and personal care products.

Compass—Feeling Out Consumers

Obviously, personal care is personal, which creates a challenge to not only design the desired physical effects but also to interpret those effects as subjectively as the users will. This becomes more complex since sensory experience relates to user skin type, as Steventon describes in this issue. To some extent, however, consumers experience similar effects, which is where ingredients such as silicones and nanoparticles can be employed.

Nanotechnology in Cosmetics: A Review

As the commercial applications of nanotechnology have increased in the past decade, a number of nanoparticles are now being used in cosmetic products with optimized sensory attributes and consumer-perceivable benefits. This article reviews various forms of nanoparticles used in the cosmetic industry, discussing their properties, interactions with the skin and potential health effects.

Consumer Perspective—Skin Types and Sensory Experience

Sophisticated texture and fragrance as part of a formulation’s aesthetics are important to the discerning consumer, and skin type is the primary influence behind how the consumer perceives a skin care product. For example, consumers with dry skin require a richer moisturizer, even though the product should absorb quickly for a smooth finish.