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Caprylyl Glycol: A Versatile Material to Boost Preservatives

As consumers become more decidedly "anti-preservative," formulators are faced with the need for versatile preservation systems. Caprylyl glycol's flexible nature allows it to be incorporated into a variety of formats while serving consumer needs.

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Oxiteno Emollient Esters Smooth Over Skin Care

Formulations including this sustainable line of emollient esters benefit from their high spreadability and other sensory properties for skin, body and sun care.

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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.

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Cithrol PGTL: Achieve Transformative Textures with 100% Bio-based, Water-in-oil Emulsifier [Free Download]

Cithrol PGTL is a non-ionic water-in-oil emulsifier that offers outstanding efficiency and versatility.

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Hempz's Pink Pomelo & Himalayan Sea Salt Foaming Body Wash

This lightweight foam cleanses skin with a blend of nourishing and antioxidant ingredients, including hemp seed oil, red algae, sea water and grapefruit extract.

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Arista Industries, Inc.’s Jojoba Oil

This vitamin A-, E- and D-rich ingredient permeates hair follicles (keratin layers) to mimic sebum naturally present on human skin.

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MMP, Inc.’s Sisterna Sucrose Esters

These various nonionic esters improve the stability and sensory feel of formulations while being PEG-free and NPA-certified.

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Pilot Chemical Company’s Calsoft AOS-40 BZ

Preserved with benzoic acid, this solvent- and VOC-free ingredient produces sulfate-free personal cleansers with high foam action.

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Bio-Botanica, Inc.’s Bio-Saponins

This high-foaming, botanical ingredient is ideal for formulations in need of a natural surface-active compound, including shampoos, body washes, etc.

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Sol de Janeiro's Glow Oils

These moisturizing oils bronze and highlight the face and body with ingredients such as coconut, cotton and acai.

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Visha Skincare's Face 2 Feet

This cream combines moisturizing ingredients such as shea butter and sunflower oil with essential oils to improve skin elasticity and resilience in an emollient formula.

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Wacker Unveils Belsil Eco Range of Dimethicones

The line consists of linear, unmodified polydimethylsiloxanes distinguished by their low surface tension and good spreading properties. The “eco” designation is due to the company's use of only renewable raw materials and silicon in all the fluids within the range.

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Recess Wants to Change the Way You Freshen up

Founder and CEO, Jackie Stauffer, explained that the idea for easy-to-use personal care wipes was found "at the intersection of personal care, fitness and travel."

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U.S. FDA Investigates B. cepacian Complex Outbreak Linked to Personal Care

A no-rinse foam cleanser has been linked to at least 10 confirmed cases of Burkholderia cepacia complex; Shadow Holdings dba Bocchi Laboratories has voluntarily recalled the product as the FDA investigates.

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Hallu Launches for New Collections: Unicorn, Mermaid, Fairy and Gnome

The collections will be available at Walmart and feature floating/spinning bath bombs, body scrubs, scrub and body butter bars, body mists (pictured) and body lotions.

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[video] News and Insights from Cosmetics & Toiletries: 5/4/2018

Happy May! We're back with your weekly video dose of cosmetics R&D news, including novel deodorant actives, formulating for full-spectrum protection and a drought-resistant botanical new product. Check it out!

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Editor's Note: A Peek into Bath and Shower Care

This month, we peek into the bath/shower scene—in a wholesome way, with a focus on issues fundamental to bath and body care. From sensory experiences, and cleansing and protecting skin, to reducing shine and acne, and more. We even spritz in a fragrance refresher.

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Minimally Disruptive Formulating: Silicone Surfactants Create New Aesthetics

Shorter deadlines, more regulations and fewer chemists have resulted in the need for new approaches to developing cosmetic products. Proposed here is an approach leveraging silicone surfactants that, in low levels, can create new product aesthetics.