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Section: Cosmetic Ingredients > Sensory

Johann W. Wiechers, Ph.D.

Words from Wiechers: A Smelly Business

In this month's "Words from Wiechers" series, we focus on cosmetic regulation, risk/benefit analysis and public education as exemplified through the 7th Amendment to the European Cosmetic Directive and the mandate for fragrance allergen disclosures on product labels.

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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.

There are many soft spots in cosmetic science, i.e., the feel of a product, the pleasure of using a cosmetic product...

[update] Comparatively Speaking: Matter vs. Mind Claims

This "Comparatively Speaking" was revived from 2008 for its relevance today. In it, Tony O’Lenick posed the question: What’s the difference between a "mind" claim and a "matter" claim? Industry expert Johann Wiechers, Ph.D., explained.

Formulating Focus: The Influence of Emollients on Skin Penetration

This column will discuss ways in which ingredients can positively affect the partition coefficient of the active between the formula and the skin. By carefully selecting the emollients used in a formulation, formulators can increase the delivery and clinical efficacy of a formulation without increasing the level of the active ingredient.

Novel Shampoo Effects from Solvay

During in-cosmetics 2014, Solvay launched a conditioning solution created to meet market demands for silicone-free, sulfate-free, oil-based and oil-free shampoos. The system targets not the hair type, but the type of effect desired from shampoos.

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Natural Scrubbing Agent from Croda

A new natural scrubbing agent from Croda is said to provide visual enhancement to skin care formulations.

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A Range of Butters from Jarchem

Jarchem Industries Inc. introduces a portfolio of exotic butters and oils for cosmetic formulations...

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Citropol HA from P2 Science

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InnoSil from Innospec Performance Chemicals

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Arlasense V5 from Croda Inc.

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Citropol V5 from P2 Science

Emulsion Stabilizer Derived from Orange Pulp

Fiberstar Inc. will launch an emulsion stabilizer derived from orange pulp with a chemical composition that imparts both hydrophilic and lipophilic properties during In-Cosmetics in Paris.

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FARMAL Xanthan 2312 TC from Ingredion

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.

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Sustainable and Upcycled Cocoa Butter Alternatives from ICSC

ICSC A/S offers sustainable and upcycled alternatives to cocoa butter with similar consistency, texture, sensory, stability and enhanced moisturization to replace or reduce cocoa butter in formulations with guaranteed supply and competitive prices.

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Sunflower Powers New PEG-free Natural Emulsifier from Floratech

Emulsun is a low-cost, O/W emulsifier derived from sunflower that offers formulators the flexibility to achieve target viscosity without the use of secondary emulsifiers.

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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.

[video] News and Insights from Cosmetics & Toiletries: 12/8/2017

Another week in personal care in the books. What happened in the industry this past week? Cosmetics & Toiletries assistant editor Brooke Schleehauf gives the scoop in our latest video recap.

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