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Patent Pick: Low Zinc/Pyrithione Content for Skin Health

Patent Picks are chosen by the editors from publicly available sources. Today's invention describes a zinc and/or pyrithione composition to improve skin health.

Shiseido and Burberry Deal Delivers Fragrance and Makeup to Japan

Burberry will distribute its fragrances and makeup products in Japan via Shiseido (Tokyo).

Croda Facility to Produce Sustainable Non-ionic Surfactants

Croda will manufacture sustainable non-ionic surfactants at a new $170-million plant near its Atlas Point manufacturing facility in New Castle, DE.

Sensory, Eastern Formulating Trends and Ingredient Innovation at in-cosmetics Barcelona

Every spring, in-cosmetics in Europe draws attendees from around the world to learn about the latest in cosmetic ingredient and formulation technology, and 2015 was no different, with in-cosmetics 2015 in Barcelona seeing 8,578 visitors, 710 exhibitors and 105 new exhibitors.

Evonik Adds Sustainable Cleansing Surfactant

A concentrated surfactant based on RSPO-certified sustainable palm kernel oil, Evonik's new TEGO Betain P 50 C lends an improved cost/performance ratio compared to standard CAPBs.

Croda Launches Surfactant for Cleansers with Skin Care Oils

At in-cosmetics 2015 in Barcelona, Croda will introduce an effective, yet mild surfactant for luxurious, advanced facial cleansers.

Naturex Introduces Quillaja-derived Surfactant

At in-cosmetics 2015 in Barcelona, Naturex will debut its natural surfactant from quillaja.

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Wisconsin Joins in On Microbead Ban, Other States Follow

Wisconsin is joining New York and Illinois in elliminating polyethylene microbeads from cosmetics.

Milk Protein for Increased Skin Hydration in Rinse-off Applications

TRI-K Industries added a milk protein to its NPNF (non-paraben, non-formaldehyde) line that increases skin hydration in rinse-off products.

Troy Corp. Launches IPBC-customized Broad-spectrum Preservatives

Troy Corp. created a series of customized broad-spectrum preservative blends for personal care applications.

Brazilian Consumers Seek Body Creams With the 'Right' Story

According to Canadean, body care accounts for 70.6% of the Brazilian skin care market, and the desire to enhance appearance influences 28.8% of this consumption.

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Multifunctional Cosmetic Ingredients as Antimicrobials

Today's formulator is busy, and their task of creating innovative formulations is boosted by new multifunctional ingredients. The concept of delivering two highly desired benefits for personal care in one product is one of great appeal to formulators globally.

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Delivering Skin Moisturization from a Surfactant Cleanser

The instrumental and sensorial studies described here assess the ability of a test moisturizing product, at 1% in a surfactant system, to physically improve skin moisturization and structural condition, as well as provide a consumer-perceivable sensorial benefit. Changes in skin protein content, visible skin dryness, trans-epidermal water loss, corneometry and sensorial characteristics were measured and analyzed.

Patent Picks—Prolonging Fragrance, Epilation Wax, Films, Thickening, Self-tanning and More in Body Care

Patent Picks are compiled by the editors from publicly available sources. This edition features recent inventions related to fragrance, films, botanicals, thickeners, self-tanning, epilation wax application, cosmetic liquid dispensing and more for body care.

Formulating Aftershave

Besides soothing and calming irritated skin, aftershaves are expected to refresh the skin, provide emolliency, reduce blood flow, tone skin, impart scent and antibacterial benefits, and prevent folliculitis, among others. Relevant ingredients for these functions are discussed here in terms of three categories of aftershaves: fluid transparent solutions, thick gels and fluid emulsion lotions.

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Practical Foam Science

Foam science can be confusing, so the temptation is to formulate by trial and error. However, understanding the science behind key aspects of foam—i.e., elasticity, DLVO Theory stability, Ostwald ripening, draining and antifoams—and applying this will fast-track foam development. These concepts are detailed here.

Kao Identifies Algae Enzyme for Sustainable Surfactant Possibility

In researching algae at its Eco Technology Research Center, Kao Corp. has identified an enzyme that can produce a large number of medium chain fatty acids, which could lead to a non-food source of raw materials for surfactants and an alternative to palm oil and coconut oil.

Innospec Adds Mild Surfactant for Gentle Cleansing

Innospec Performance Chemicals has added a very mild surfactant to its Iselux line.