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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.

Label Challenge Answer: Paul Mitchell, Flexible Style Super Clean Spray

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.

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.

This 'Read the Label' looks at body care focusing on anti-cellulite products. The product under review is Augustinus Bader’s The Body Cream, which is formulated with key ingredients such as the company's TFC8, cholesterol, lecithin, and ceramide NP and NG

Read the Label: Augustinus Bader's The Body Cream

This "Read the Label" focuses on anti-cellulite and body care. The formula under review is Augustinus Bader’s The Body Cream, which comprises key ingredients such as the company's TFC8, cholesterol, lecithin, ceramides NP and NG, and oligopeptide-177.

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.

Label Challenge Answer: BareMinerals, Complexion Rescue Hydrating Foundation Stick SPF 25

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.

Unilever recently featured two Rexona team members who shared how they developed the company's patented deodorant technology that provides 72-hr sweat and odor protection.

Unilever Highlights Rexona Innovators on 72-hr Deodorant Protection

Unilever recently featured two Rexona team members who shared how they developed the company's patented deodorant technology that provides 72-hr sweat and odor protection.

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JRS Highlights Solid and Water-free Formulating

J. Rettenmaier & Sohne GMBH (JRS) highlighted its Vivapur and Vivastar brand ingredient offerings, among others, for solid and water-free formulating, including concentrates, powders and granules, tablets and bars.

Work published in Cosmetics outlines how reducing water activity in o/w emulsions by using natural humectants can provide a formulation preservation strategy while improving the skin's barrier function.

Water Activity Strategy Boosts Microbial Stability and Barrier Function

Work published in Cosmetics outlines how reducing water activity in o/w emulsions by using natural humectants can provide a formulation preservation strategy while improving the skin's barrier function.

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.

Label Challenge Answer: Kiehl's Powerful Strength Line Reducing Concentrate

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.

Marine Collagen has been shown in clinical trials to impart anti-aging, antioxidant and moisturizing benefits both topically and through oral administration.

Inside Ingredients: Marine Collagen

Marine Collagen has been shown in clinical trials to impart anti-aging, antioxidant and moisturizing benefits both topically and through oral administration.

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.

Õsmosys helps consumers embrace a lifestyle around conscious beauty by learning how to balance both ego and ecosystems.

Lucas Meyer By IFF Balances Nature and Humanity with 4 Õsmosys Formulas

Õsmosys helps consumers embrace a lifestyle around conscious beauty by learning how to balance both ego and ecosystems.

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.

Label Challenge Answer: Boka's Ela Mint Toothpaste

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.

This week's 'Label Challenge' answer is Farmacy's Honey Butter Beeswax Lip Balm, a beeswax lip balm that moisturizes, conditions and provides quality hydration.

Label Challenge Answer: Farmacy's Honey Butter Beeswax Lip 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.

Cactus extract has high levels of antioxidants that prevent skin damage caused by aging and free radical exposure.

Inside Ingredients: Prickly Pear Cactus

Cactus extract has high levels of antioxidants that prevent skin damage caused by aging and free radical exposure.

In light of this movement, formulation approaches to optimize naturally focused, new age deodorants are outlined here. Current market examples also are provided. An evolution toward plant-based, resource-renewable and environmentally sound technologies is transforming the antiperspirant and deodorant category.

Controlling Odor and Wetness in a Newer, Greener Age

In light of the plant-based, resource-renewable and environmentally sound technologies movement, formulation approaches to optimize naturally focused, new age deodorants are outlined here. Current market examples also are provided.

As body odor is negatively perceived in modern times, it is up to the formulator to continuously innovate to create effective yet safe AP/deo products. Described here are the formulation similarities and differences of AP/deos and their optimization for odor control.

Formulating Forum: Deodorants Versus Antiperspirants

As body odor is negatively perceived in modern times, it is up to the formulator to continuously innovate to create effective, safe AP/deo products. Described are the formulation similarities and differences of AP/deos and optimization for odor control.

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.

Pictured: Natasha Denona's Biba Eyeshadow All Natural Palette

Label Challenge Answer: Natasha Denona's Biba Eyeshadow All Natural Palette

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.