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In Sight--Fragrance and Raw Materials: Birds of a Feather

There is more to fragrance formulation than meets the eye—or nose that is. Both raw material and fragrance formulators spend significant time in the lab testing different materials to determine which ingredients, oils, extracts, etc. best meet their formulation and consumer’s needs. And although fragrance and personal care are two different industries, the discovery processes prove similar.

A Dermatological View—Defining Clinically Relevant Fragrance Allergens: The Challenge

This article originally appeared in Exogenous Dermatology on pages 279–285 of volume 2 in 2003 and appears here in a modified version with permission from S. Karger, Basel.

Dermatological View—Defining Clinically Relevant Fragrance Allergens: The Challenge

This article originally appeared in Exogenous Dermatology on pages 279–285 of volume 2 in 2003 and appears here in a modified version with permission from S. Karger, Basel.

Erythritol: A Multifunctional Natural Cariostatic Sweetening Agent in Oral Care

Erythritol is a multifunctional, natural cariostatic sweetener. Tests reported here show that erythritol as a cariostatic agent can be substituted for xylitol in toothpastes and mouthwashes with no ill effects on stability, viscosity or taste.

Evaluating the Stability of Flavor and Fragrance Materials in Deodorant Sticks

In antiperspirants and deodorants, active ingredients or product formulations can alter the perfume oils or individual odorants in the aqueous alcoholic solutions. Thus, it is important to conduct stability tests before large-scale manufacture and distribution. In the described study, researchers evaluated the stability of various flavor and fragrance materials in deodorant sticks containing active ingredients.

Bench & Beyond: Using Phase Diagrams to Follow Fragrance in an Emulsion

What happens when you put fragrance into an emulsion? How will it affect the emulsion? What controls how the fragrance will be released? How can you design a formulation that achieves the desired formulation characteristics and fragrance release?

Controlled Release of Active Ingredients from Cross-linked Silicones

Cross-linked silicones such as adhesives and elastomers are useful as delivery systems for active ingredients in personal care products. A variety of actives can be loaded in these structures and release rates can be increased with the aid of a silicone surfactant.

In reality, fragrance often is the most chemically complicated component of the formulation, and understanding its technical aspects is essential for the creation of an acceptable product.

Fragrance in Emulsion Systems and Surfactant Systems

Fragrance is a complex system of aroma chemicals whose potential to interact with the base in formulated products is reviewed in this article, with a focus on fragrance in emulsion systems and surfactant systems.

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Masking Wrinkles and Enhancing Skin Feel with Silicone Elastomer Powder

The authors describe a silica-coated silicone elastomer powder that can be incorporated into skin care and color cosmetic applications for wrinkle-masking and sebum control properties, as well as to create novel textures and sensory characteristics.

Comparatively Speaking: Top Note vs. Middle and Bottom Notes

When describing fragrances, it is common to see references to the top, middle and bottom notes. Tony O’Lenick asked industry expert Steve Herman: What’s the difference?

EXCLUSIVE! Comparatively Speaking: Natural vs. Nature-identical Fragrance By Tony O'Lenick

Tony O’Lenick asks: What is the difference between a “natural" and a so-called “nature-identical" fragrance? Steve Herman provides the answers.

Desert Whale Updates Jojoba Protein

Desert Whale has released its the next generation of jojoba proteins.

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Vegetable-based Emulsifier System

Degussa’s Goldschmidt Personal Care business launched a vegetable-based cationic emulsifier system for the formulation of o/w creams and lotions.

Crosslinkable Polymer Compositions

Crosslinkable compounds which are utilized as co-monomers or end-cappers for the preparation of many polymers have been discovered by Honeywell technologies.

Cranberry Seed Oil Rising in Popularity

Cranberry is abounding, and, no, not because Thanksgiving is at hand in the United States.

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Cosmetics Products Can Chill Out

Lipo Chemicals Inc. offers an odorless sensory agent that provides a cooling effect to skin.

Cosmetics Has Gone Bananas

Treatt Plc., a worldwide ingredients supplier to the flavor and fragrances announces the launch of the latest addition to its ‘From the Named Food’ (FTNF) distillates.

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Corn Products, McIntyre to Market Starch-Based Polymers

Corn Products announced a strategic relationship with McIntyre Group Ltd. to produce a new line of raw materials for personal care.