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Section: Formulas/Products > Bath/Shower
Bath/Shower
Compass—Bring on the Bubbly!
Bubbles are an integral part of this issue of Cosmetics & Toiletries magazine—in the form of cleansing products and the ingredients employed therein.
Rheology/Thickener
Effect of Perfumes on the Viscosity of Surfactant Systems
It is well-known that perfumes can affect the viscosity of bubble bath or shampoo formulations. Usually they have a thinning effect, but they can also cause a viscosity increase. The effect and its magnitude will vary with perfume type and also with the product formulation. Small changes in the latter can cause large changes in a perfume's effect on the viscosity.
Consumers/Market
Expert Opinions on Body Care: Sustainability, Positivity, Biotech and More
From clean label, anti-cellulite and breast enhancement, to stretch marks, sustainability, biotech, body positivity and more, sales in the collective body care segment are on the rise. Following is a brief market survey plus expert industry insights.
Cleansing
Structured Surfactant Systems for Improved Lasting Deposition of Perfume on Skin and Hair
To maximize perfume delivery from structured cleansing formulations, the fragrance must be introduced before structuring the formulation into multilamellar vesicles. Structured formulations fragranced in such a way are shown here to improve perfume deposition and duration versus micellar systems, with no negative impact on perfume burst during use.
Consumers/Market
The Future of Spas and Wellness: Saunas in the Limelight
Saunas have been shown to positively affect skin, including protecting its surface pH and hydration, among other benefits. Research shows essential oils can affect central nervous system functioning beyond smell; although their combined effects with saunas on biophysical parameters are yet to be investigated.
Actives
Unearth the Beauty Within
Kisolite® BMP Biogenic Mineral Powder is a safe and multifunctional ingredient for the most indulgent personal care products. Coast Southwest delivers this rare and ancient resource, which is processed without the use of harmful chemicals.
Bath/Shower
Compass—Connecting the Dots
Whether your bubbles foam or lather, your hair takes a wild turn, or your wellness weighs on the health of microbes,
Cosmetics & Toiletries
aims to connect the dots.
Cleansing
Shampoo Surfactants: The Anionics
Understanding the structure function relationships of anionic surfactants will enable the formulator to achieve shampoo formulations that are well balanced, cost effective and functional.
Event Coverage
SCC Annual Meeting Provides Insights for the Future
This year’s Annual Scientific Meeting and Technology Showcase, held on Dec. 8–9, 2011, at the New York Hilton and Towers Hotel by the Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC), not only highlighted the latest raw materials, it also gave insight on developments for future active makeup, hand hygiene products and polymer architectures.
Color Cosmetics
Do You Have the Need for Speed Formulating?
Cosmetics & Toiletries caught up with Irwin Palefsky, president and CEO of Cosmetech Laboratories, Inc., to hear his opinions on the speed formulating process and how formulators can get in-demand products to market quickly, without compromising safety and efficacy.
Literature/Data
The Microbiome: Our Greatest Challenge or Best Opportunity?
Is the microbiome our greatest challenge, the best opportunity we've had, in a long time, to innovate and renew ourselves?
Cleansing
Read the Label: CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
This gel transforms into a weightless foam to sweep away dirt, excess oil and impurities while maintaining skin's natural barrier function. This column reviews the ingredients for claims substantiation and functionality. In particular, three essential ceramides and hyaluronic acid to replenish hydration, while niacinamide soothes irritation.
Sensory
Smart Polymers Open the Door to Infinite Possibilities
From traditional cleansing chassis to complex, milder systems and across the full range of formulation pH, Carbopol SMART polymers deliver exceptional clarity, suspension, and elegant rheology to your products while also enhancing mildness, skin feel and foam aesthetics.
Bath/Shower
Read the Label: Mádara Birch Algae Balancing Face Soap
This “energizing” soap is designed to thoroughly yet gently clean the skin while providing balance.
Literature/Data
PQ-10: How the Industry Utilizes This Cationic Polymer
Polyquaternium-10 is utilized by formulators in rinse-off and conditioning hair, cosmetic and body products. This article addresses the ingredient's production, properties and applications in the personal care industry.
Bath/Shower
Read the Label: Pure Sense Saffron Cold-pressed Soap
Scented with safranal oil, this bar soap is designed to relax the senses as the fragrance gently lingers on the skin throughout the day.
Rheology/Thickener
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.
Bath/Shower
Read the Label: Relax Bath & Shower Concentrate by Clarins
This "Read the Label" discusses the Relax Bath & Shower Concentrate with Essential Oils by Clarins. Key ingredients analyzed include SLES, bitter orange leaf/twig oil and
Tilia cordata
wood extract, among others.
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