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Read the Label: Depixym's Cosmetic Emulsion

This "Read the Label" looks at color and care with a focus on inclusive beauty products. The product under review is Depixym’s Cosmetic Emulsion Range, featuring key ingredients such as a color blend, synthetic fluorphlogopite and others.

This article proposes the expansion of women’s intimate care with novel products, reflecting on similar trends in skin care. Further, it details potential biological targets during women's life stages and offers ingredient ideas and prototype formulas.

‘Skinification’ of Intimate Area Care and V Beauty

This article proposes the expansion of women’s intimate care with novel products, reflecting on similar trends in skin care. Further, it details potential biological targets during women's life stages and offers ingredient ideas and prototype formulas.

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Silicones, Surfactants and Alternatives for Hair Conditioning and Mild Cleansing

This article discusses surfactants, silicones and alternatives for hair cleansing and care. It starts with a primer, considers traditional and modern ingredients, then looks to the future of these categories with specific examples from the industry.

In this installment of 'Formulating on Trend,' the author describes the 'skinification' of hair serums, combining skin care with hair care. Specifically discussed are the humectants, thickeners and more.

Formulating on Trend: Skinification of Hair

In this installment of "Formulating on Trend," the author describes the "skinification" of hair serums, translating skin care ingredients into hair care. Specifically discussed are humectants, thickeners and more.

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Cosmetics & Toiletries Clean and Sustainable Formulary

The following hair treatment and repair formulas, including shower dough, foot bath oil, bubble bath bar 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.

The following hair and scalp care formulas such as jelly hair condition, scalp scrub, scalp lotion and more are presented in this formulary. Readers should note in some cases, companies or ingredients may have changed. Read on for more.

Cosmetics & Toiletries Hair and Scalp Care Formulary

The following hair and scalp care formulas such as jelly hair condition, scalp scrub, scalp lotion and more are presented in this formulary. Readers should note in some cases, companies or ingredients may have changed. Read on for more.

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[update] Comparatively Speaking: Solubility of PEG-8 Dimethicone vs. Deposition

The ability to regulate the structure of a silicone polymeric PEG/PPG surfactant to form a microemulsion presents a useful mechanism to maximize deposition. Learn how here.

This article describes the various components of two basic hair product types – shampoo and conditioner – formulated to meet the needs of today’s consumers.

Formulating Forum: Modern Hair Cleansing and Conditioning

This article describes the components to create two basic hair product types, shampoo and conditioner, for modern needs. Specific considerations include scalp and barrier health, greener ingredients and hair shine; hair biology is also briefly reviewed.

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Formulating Forum: Anti-Stress and Well-Aging Cosmetics

The well-aging trend is reshaping beauty, emphasizing the need to care for and maintain vitality, appearance and overall health at any age. Effective anti-stress and well-aging cosmetics are fundamental to supporting this wave; examples are provided here.

Showcasing skin naturally has been a priority with consumers and as such, consumers are looking to optimize skin health. In relation, the formulation of products such as cleansers, skin treatments and creams to diminish imperfections is explained herein.

Formulating Forum: Brightening, Evening and Cleansing Skin

Showcasing skin naturally has been a priority with consumers and as such, consumers are looking to optimize skin health. In relation, the formulation of products such as cleansers, skin treatments and creams to diminish imperfections is explained herein.

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Cosmetics & Toiletries Skin and Hair Cleansing Formulary

The following hair treatment and repair formulas, including cell rejuvenating intense skin care, retinoid serum, moisturizing sunscreen 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.

This week's Label Challenge features Ivory 24 HR Gentle Deodorant Hint of Lavender. We have a returning winner from last week who guessed first on both Facebook and Instagram.

Label Challenge Answer: Ivory 24 Hr Gentle Deodorant Hint of Lavender

This week's Label Challenge features Ivory 24 Hr Gentle Deodorant Hint of Lavender. We have a returning winner from last week who guessed the correct product first on both Facebook and Instagram.

In face powders and eye shadows, wax blends are introduced into binding systems since these cosmetics require mechanical resistance to withstand being dropped or struck.

Formulating Forum: How Waxes and Polymers Secretly Power Cosmetics

This column reviews types of waxes and polymers, their structures and functions. It also explores their properties in terms of color cosmetic product development and highlights those that are most appropriate for “green” formulas.

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Formulating Forum: Creating Waterless and Water-efficient Cosmetics

Waterless beauty products such as dry shampoos, shampoo/conditioning bars, and others are becoming more mainstream. This is due in part to increasing awareness of water scarcity, driving consumer interest in preserving this precious resource. Herein, the author defines waterless and water-efficient products and explains optimal ways to formulate them while ensuring a stable, long-lasting shelf life and efficiency to meet consumer needs.

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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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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.

A bubblegum pink formula in the year of the Barbie movie is sure to catch the attention of consumers. *Depiction only; not the actual product

Read the Label: The Ordinary Soothing and Barrier Support Serum

This recent launch from The Ordinary is becoming popular due to its color, much like the brand's red exfoliating serum in the past. This barrier support serum is pink and especially appealing to consumer thanks to the new Barbie movie.

The following AP/deo and oral care formulas such as fluoride-free toothpaste, clear antiperspirant roll-on solution and more are presented in this formulary. Readers should note in some cases, companies or ingredients may have changed. Read on for more.

Cosmetics & Toiletries Antiperspirant, Deodorant (AP/Deo) and Oral Care Formulary

The following AP/deo and oral care formulas such as fluoride-free toothpaste, clear antiperspirant roll-on solution and more are presented in this formulary. Readers should note in some cases, companies or ingredients may have changed. Read on for more.

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