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Read the Label: Mádara Birch Algae Balancing Face Soap

This “energizing” soap is designed to thoroughly yet gently clean the skin while providing balance.

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Read the Label: Perricone MD's Soothing Post-Shave Treatment for Men

Capturing the latest phenomenon in skin care, cannabidiol, this professional product from Perricone MD claims to soothe irritated skin post-shave. Here, Katerina Steventon, Ph.D., reviews the label to see if the claims and ingredients match.

Global specialty ingredient supplier Croda is set to release four products as a part of their Unique Textured collection. The lineup showcases a diverse range of beauty textures to inspire indie beauty brands.

Croda Releases Unique Textures Collection

Global specialty ingredient supplier Croda has released four products as a part of its Unique Textured collection. The lineup showcases a diverse range of beauty textures to inspire indie beauty brands.

Patent Picks—Esters for Feel, UV Protection, Salt-free Thickening and More

This edition of "Patent Picks" features recently issued patents relevant to bath, shower, hygiene and cleansing applications.

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Supplier Roundtable: Proxy Formulating—Using Alternative Ingredients

In this Supplier Roundtable, suppliers were challenged with the question of how to utilize "proxy" ingredients to keep up with market trends and on top of ingredient controversy.

Successfully Formulating at the Skin’s Natural Surface pH

Formulating high-performance skin care systems at low pH levels (4.0 to 5.5) can be beneficial for consumers and formulators in many ways, according to Florence Pecquerie, applications scientist and formulator for Lubrizol. Here, she reviews the current knowledge on skin surface pH, discusses the importance of pH on the efficacy of organic acid preservatives in formulation and introduces a new crosslinked acrylic acid homopolymer.

Successfully Formulating at the Skin’s Natural Surface pH

Formulating high-performance skin care systems at low pH levels (4.0 to 5.5) can be beneficial for consumers and formulators in many ways, according to Florence Pecquerie, applications scientist and formulator for Lubrizol. Here, she reviews the current knowledge on skin surface pH, discusses the importance of pH on the efficacy of organic acid preservatives in formulation and introduces a new crosslinked acrylic acid homopolymer.

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IFSCC Presents the Effectiveness, Economic and Ecological Aspects of Cosmetics

After sudden flooding in Thailand postponed the initial 2012 International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC) Conference date, the Society of Cosmetic Chemists in Thailand (SCCT) organized a successful event at Bangkok’s Dusit Thani Hotel on Dec. 12–14, 2011.

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When Acne Attacks, Hexylresorcinol and Ethyl Linoleate Fight Back (part I)

Although P. acnes is a commensal bacterium of normal skin, together with the sebaceous gland, it clearly is implicated in acne. Here, P. acnes and other possible causes are reviewed, and a hexylresorcinol and ethyl linoleate anti-acne treatment to target them is described.

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Speeding Up R&D: Spotting Clues to Anticipate Stability Problems

Besides directing cosmetic beginners to read the abundant literature in the field of stability, the aim of this article is to give some clues for starting stability matters “with the right foot”—indeed, to anticipate stability problems helps to speed up the R&D process.

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Formulating Forum: Cleansers, Treatments and Makeup for Oily, Acneic and Seborrheic Skin and Scalp

Skin imbalances ranging from sensitivity and redness to dryness and oiliness can be linked to several factors and require proper formulation. This article considers cleansing, treatment and makeup for oily, acne-prone and seborrheic skin and scalp.

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Formulating Zero Waste Cosmetics

Zero waste cosmetics help to address environmental concerns by minimizing waste. This article will describe how brands like LUSH, Garnier, Ethique and Beauty Kitchen have embraced this approach. It also will explain how to formulate solid products.

Water-soluble Phosphate Polymers in Bar Soap for Controlled Release of Antimicrobial Silver

This paper presents data on the antimicrobial performance of a silver ion-releasing phosphate polymer incorporated into a bar soap product. Two studies test the speed, efficacy and longevity of the antimicrobial effect, highlighting the potential of these materials for the controlled, sustained release of bioactive metal ions in cosmetic products.

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When Acne Attacks, Hexylresorcinol and Ethyl Linoleate Fight Back: Experimental (part II)

Although P. acnes is a commensal bacterium of normal skin, together with the sebaceous gland, it clearly is implicated in acne. Here, P. acnes and other possible causes are reviewed, and a hexylresorcinol and ethyl linoleate anti-acne treatment to target them is described.

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