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In this installment of 'Formulating on Trend,' the author explains how dandruff is caused and further breaks down actives that can help side effects and subside dandruff such as propanediol caprylate, climbazole, perlite and more.

Formulating on Trend: Dandruff Control

In this installment of "Formulating on Trend," the author briefly outlines the causes of dandruff and describes actives to address this condition; including propanediol caprylate, climbazole, perlite and more.

Of the women who use lip cosmetics, 67% seek moisturizing/hydrating claims while 61% desire long-lasting wear; almost half (48%) are swayed by lip-softening properties.

Formulating On Trend: Lip Oil

In this “Formulating on Trend,” the author describes basic ingredients used to create lip oils, including the function of each and formulation suggestions. Thickeners, oils, antioxidants, colorants/pigments, flavor and plumping ingredients are considered.

In this installment of 'Formulating on Trend,' the author explains with concern for water scarcity, consumers are choosing waterless cosmetics. The author explains formulating one of the most popular waterless forms, the shampoo bar.

Formulating on Trend: Shampoo Bar

In this installment of "Formulating on Trend," the author explains how water scarcity and eco-friendly practices have motivated consumers to choose waterless cosmetics. She breaks down the popular shampoo bar as an example.

In this installment of 'Formulating on Trend,' the author describes how to create that glowing look on skin, which can be achieved by creating a skin repairing serum with key ingredients such as humectants, thickeners and emollients.

Formulating on Trend: Glow Serum

In this installment of "Formulating on Trend," the author describes how to create that glowing look in skin, which can be achieved by creating a skin repairing serum with key ingredients such as humectants, thickeners and emollients.

In this installment of 'Formulating on Trend,' the author describes the evolution of blushes from powder to cream and liquid form. Specifically discussed are the types of emulsion system breakdown, emollients, thickening agents and colorants.

Formulating on Trend: Liquid Blush

In this installment of "Formulating on Trend," the author describes the evolution of blushes from powder to cream and liquid form. Specifically discussed are the types of emulsion systems, emollients, thickening agents and colorants.

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 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.

This iteration of formulating on trend discusses potentially harmful sunscreen ingredients and proposes other potential ingredient options.

Formulating on Trend: Reef-safe Sunscreen

This installment of "Formulating on Trend" discusses sunscreen ingredients under current scrutiny for allegedly harming coral reefs and proposes alternative options for reef-safe formulations.

In this installment of 'Formulating on Trend,' the author explains formulating a cleanser that aligns with today's clean beauty standards, focusing on clean makeup removing emollients, preservatives and more.

Formulating on Trend: Clean Cleansing Balm

In this installment of "Formulating on Trend," the author describes how to formulate a cleanser that aligns with today's beauty standards by focusing on clean makeup-removing emollients, preservatives and more.

In this installment of 'Formulating on Trend,' the author talks about anti-acne products with a particular usage of certain ingredients to make products OTC. Described here are the types of acne, emollients and occlusives to optimize anti-acne efficacy.

Formulating on Trend: Healing Acne Care

In this installment of "Formulating on Trend," the author describes the development of over-the-counter (OTC) anti-acne treatments. Specifically discussed are the types of acne, emollients and occlusives to optimize anti-acne efficacy.

Keratosis pilaris is a common condition. Some dermatologists even consider it a skin type. While painless, there is no known cure and it affects physical appearance. In turn, it can impact confidence. Here, learn how to formulate a body wash for it.

Formulating on Trend: Keratosis Pilaris Body Wash

Keratosis pilaris is a common condition. Some dermatologists even consider it a skin type. While painless, there is no known cure and it affects physical appearance. In turn, it can impact confidence. Here, learn how to formulate a body wash for it.

In this installment of 'Formulating on Trend,' the author describes how to optimize formulating for the microbiome, which can be achieved by supporting the skin's ecosystem and the microorganisms in it.

Formulating on Trend: Microbiome-conscious Skin Care

In this installment of "Formulating on Trend," the author describes how to optimize formulas for the microbiome, which can be achieved by supporting the skin's ecosystem and the microorganisms in it.

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.

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Formulating on Trend: K-beauty Soft Focus Face Primer

In this installment of "Formulating on Trend," the author describes how to formulate products aligning with the K-beauty trend for blurred skin, achieved by creating a soft-focus effect primer, and she breaks down oil and water phases in formulations.

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Mastering Zinc Oxide Formulation: A Primer on Overcoming Challenges for Superior Sun Protection

This primer outlines tips and tricks to help product developers master formulating with ZnO. Topics range from the impact of formula formats, importance of processing and influence of particle choice, to pH optimization and stability.

Moisturization is a critical balance between the consumer’s perceived changes in skin and the clinical validation of those changes to ensure claims are substantiated and results match consumer expectations.

Maximizing Moisturization for Sustained Skin Health: The 4+2+1 Theory

This article explores the building blocks of skin and aspects that can be targeted to improve skin health. It also describes how to achieve these goals with key ingredients, serving as a primer or refresher of the basics behind a good moisturizer formula.

The claims behind this product include a reduction of eye contour pigmentation and of puffiness. The product is a water-based eye serum with a high percentage of caffeine and EGCG.

Read the Label: The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG

This Read the Label looks at psychodermatology, with a focus on tired skin. The product under review is The Ordinary’s Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG.

This 'Read the Label' looks at the ingredients and claims for The Body Shop's CBD Replenishing Moisture Cream.

Read the Label: The Body Shop's CBD Replenishing Moisture Cream

This "Read the Label" looks at the The Body Shop's CBD Replenishing Moisture Cream, which is claimed to deliver a fast-absorbing, rich skin feel, restoring moisture levels and enriching the skin with a blend of naturally derived CBD, hemp seed oil, patchouli and squalane.

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