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Green Emulsifiers and Nanoemulsion Stability, A Review

A recent paper published in the Journal of Surfactants and Detergents reviews skin-friendly emulsifiers sourced from plants or microbes and their performance in nanoemulsions.

Pictured: Kristin Ess Hair's Scalp Purifying Micellar Shampoo

Label Challenge: Kristin Ess Hair, Scalp Purifying Micellar Shampoo

Cosmetics & Toiletries puts your formulating skills to the test with this weekly Label Challenge. Challenges are posted to social media on Monday, you respond in the comments, and we give the answers in our Friday newsletter.

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Bioferments in Beauty: Infusing Antioxidant and Microbiome Benefits into Skin

The current article reviews various types of bioferments and their reported benefits for skin and hair care, such as antioxidant and probiotic effects. It also demonstrates the antioxidant activity of one bioferment and provides select commercial examples

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TCM Secrets for Skin Health: Horny Goat Weed to Subdue C. acnes Biofilm, Inflammation

Here, an extract of Epimedium, or horny goat weed, was tested in vitro for effects against C. acnes film formation and inflammatory mediators, for future blemish control applications.

Redken's Color Extend Magnetics Sulfate-free Shampoo is a sulfate-free shampoo for color-treated hair that protects hair color from fading and enhances shine.

Label Challenge Answer: Redken's Color Extend Magnetics Sulfate-free Shampoo

Cosmetics & Toiletries puts your formulating skills to the test with this weekly Label Challenge. Challenges are posted to social media on Monday, you respond in the comments, and we give the answers in our Friday newsletter.

Intesive Skin Care Formulary

Cosmetics & Toiletries Intensive Skin Care Formulary

The following intensive skin care formulas such as an anti-inflammatory cream and more are offered as a basis from which to build and create your own. Readers should note in some cases, companies or ingredients may have changed. Read on for more.

In this installment of 'Formulating on Trend,' the author describes how to formulate an AHA deodorant, achieved by understanding how to formulate deodorants with AHAs, and the use of humectants, preservatives and more.

Formulating on Trend: AHA Deodorant

In this installment of "Formulating on Trend," the author describes how to formulate an AHA deodorant, to target odor-causing microbes, incorporating humectants, preservatives and more.

In this study, the biopolymers whey protein and chitosan were used to create a thermoresponsive emulsion. The impact of including the chitosan, and specific oils on the rheological properties and response to temperature was investigated.

Study Finds Sustainable Thermoresponsive Whey Protein- and Chitosan-based O/W Emulsion Possibilities

In this study, the biopolymers whey protein and chitosan were used to create a thermoresponsive emulsion. The impact on rheological properties with chitosan and specific oils, as well as response to temperature, were investigated.

This week's answer is Comfort Zone's Sacred Nature Cleansing Balm, a fragrance-free organic balm cleanser for face and eyes with organic Buriti oil.

Label Challenge Answer: Comfort Zone's Sacred Nature Cleansing Balm

Cosmetics & Toiletries puts your formulating skills to the test with this weekly Label Challenge. Challenges are posted to social media on Monday, you respond in the comments, and we give the answers in our Friday newsletter.

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Label Challenge: Haus Laboratories' Glam Attack Liquid Shimmer Powder

Cosmetics & Toiletries puts your formulating skills to the test with this weekly Label Challenge. Challenges are posted to social media on Monday, you respond in the comments, and we give the answers in our Friday newsletter.

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Label Challenge: Farmacy Beauty's Honey Drop

Cosmetics & Toiletries puts your formulating skills to the test with this weekly Label Challenge. Challenges are posted to social media on Monday, you respond in the comments, and we give the answers in our Friday newsletter.

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Comparatively Speaking: Fatty Acid vs. Amino Acid

Terms like fatty acid, triglyceride, amino acid, hydroxy acid and the like can sometimes get blurred in common use. This installment of "Comparatively Speaking" aims to clarify them.

K-beauty trend 'glass skin' is all about skin that is poreless, reflective and glossy that gives the appearance of glass.

Formulating on Trend

In this installment of "Formulating on Trend," the author describes how to formulate products aligning with the K-beauty trend for "glass" skin, achieved by creating a soft-focus effect, and the use of freshwater thickeners, preservatives and more.

This product soothes and smooths the lips with raspberry seed oil and shea butter.

Read the Label: Clarins' Extra-Firming Lip and Contour Balm

This "Read the Label" discusses the Extra-Firming Lip and Contour Balm by Clarins. Key ingredients analyzed include microcrystalline wax, paraffin, shea butter, raspberry seed oil and more.

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