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Results indicated that sago starch could potentially be used as the main component in body powders.

Feasibility Study of Sago Starch for Perfumed and Cooling Body Powders

In the present article, sago starch-containing perfumed and cooling body powders are formulated and their physicochemical properties for potential skin irritation are examined. The results indicate that sago starch could potentially be used as the main component in body powders.

Comparatively Speaking: Ten Cosmetic Formula Types

Cosmetic formulas include solutions, creams/emulsions, lotions, ointments/pastes, suspensions, tablets, powders, gels, sticks and aerosols. Here, Tony O'Lenick turns to Perry Romanowski to discuss their differences.

Developing a Refreshment Towel for Men

This article describes the development of a refreshment towel intended to manage sweat and odor anywhere on the body. The design framework, substrate, refreshment formulation and packaging are discussed.

Diglycerol: A Humectant With Unique Sensory Qualities

Diglycerol is a humectant that also provides unique sensory qualities in toothpaste (improves impacted flavor and longevity of cooling and fresh breath sensation) and deodorant sticks (reduces irritation and tackiness; improves clarity, fragrance impact and fragrance longevity).

Antiperspirants and Other Topics

Emulsions made of monoesters and polymers: L’Oréal discloses interesting oil-in-water cosmetic emulsions consisting of monoesters and polymers.

Linear Polyethylenes and Long-Chain Alcohols in Underarm Sticks and Soft Solids

Linear polyethylenes and long-chain alcohols are alternatives to stearyl alcohol for gelling systems based on cyclomethicone. These materials have particular utility in formulations for antiperspirant or deodorant sticks and soft solids.

Underarm Technical Review 2003: Consumer Drivers

The Final Antiperspirant Monograph and patent activities (new actives, improved deodorant protection and formulation enhancements) are among the forces reviewed here for their effect on future antiperspirants and deodorants.

The Anatomy of a Formula—Antiperspirant Sticks, Soft Solids and Gels

Deodorants have been used for more than 5,000 years, with every major civilization having left a record of efforts to mask body odors. Over time, applications have evolved from masking offensive odors with simple perfumed oil, to today’s complex deodorant and antiperspirant (AP) applications.

An Antimicrobial Deodorant

In recent years, in response to increased consumer demand for antiperspirants with deodorant functions, the antiperspirant deodorant market has expanded. Accordingly, each company is energetically doing research on body odor and developing antiperspirants.

A Novel Strategy for Achieving Efficacy in Deodorants

Growing worldwide demand for mild, natural ingredients has prompted new formulating approaches in deodorants, yet the number of efficacious ingredients outside of antiperspirant actives has remained limited. This paper looks at historic approaches to formulating for deodorancy and examines recent data pertaining to myristamidopropyl PG-dimonium chloride phosphate, a naturally derived ingredient with application in deodorants.

Evaluating the Stability of Flavor and Fragrance Materials in Deodorant Sticks

In antiperspirants and deodorants, active ingredients or product formulations can alter the perfume oils or individual odorants in the aqueous alcoholic solutions. Thus, it is important to conduct stability tests before large-scale manufacture and distribution. In the described study, researchers evaluated the stability of various flavor and fragrance materials in deodorant sticks containing active ingredients.

Axillary Odor: Its Physiology, Microbiology And Chemistry

This article surveys recent reports on the physiology, microbiology and chemistry of axillary malodor, as well as the thresholds for perceiving various axillary odors.

Antimicrobials

This article reviews antimicrobial agents and their use in personal care products, as reported in more than 50 patents and journal articles published between 1996 and 2001.

A Screening Technique for Antiperspirant Testing

A standardized in vivo test design for screening up to eight antiperspirant formulations in one panel is described. Dose-response curves for new raw materials or formulations can be performed in the same panel.