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Evonik Launches Color Cosmetic Emulsifier and Viscosity Enhancer for Cleansers

Evonik has introduced two new raw materials: a polyacrylic acid copolymer rheology modifier for mild cleansing and a silicone-based emulsifier for w/o color formulations.

Mintel Sees Rise in Moisturization Claims and Water Innovation

Mintel sees an uptick in consumer demand for products that feature hydration and moisturization, and more and more beauty brands are innovating using water.

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.

Organic Cranberry and Cherry Waters for Personal Care from Gattefossé

Gattefossé is focusing on red fruit for its launches at in-cosmetics 2013. The company will add cherry and cranberry waters to its Original Extracts line of vegetal waters, which now complies with the COSMOS standard.

PEG-2 Caprylylamine: A New Adjuvant Surfactant to Boost Lather Rate

PEG-2 caprylylamine, when used as an adjuvant surfactant formulated in a basic cleanser, can significantly increase lathering rate, as sensory evaluations, dynamic and static surface tension measurements, and the Ross-Miles method show here. Mechanisms of action for this new field of research also are discussed.

PEG-2 Caprylylamine: A New Adjuvant Surfactant to Boost Lather Rate

PEG-2 caprylylamine, when used as an adjuvant surfactant formulated in a basic cleanser, can significantly increase lathering rate, as sensory evaluations, dynamic and static surface tension measurements, and the Ross-Miles method show here. Mechanisms of action for this new field of research also are discussed.

Hair Shine Ingredient, Plant-based Solubilizer and Sustainable Surfactant from Soliance

Soliance is debuting three new ingredients at in-cosmetics 2013 in Paris: a hair shine ingredient, a plant-based solubilizer and a sustainable surfactant.

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.

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.

Kline Provides Insights on Global Beauty Ingredient Market

The global market for beauty ingredients such as surfactants and polymers is dynamic, with a variety of factors—including emerging markets and eco-friendly trends—pushing it forward.

Improving Deposition From High-water Formulas Using Amphiphilic Polymers

Effective high-water skin care systems may play an important role in addressing emerging market consumer needs. The present study considers the challenges of such systems, particularly regarding the deposition of ingredients across water solubilities, and proposes an amphiphilic cationic polymer as one possible solution.

Green Clay for Absorption, Adsorption and Coverage in Cosmetics

Jarchem has added a green clay to its Jarxotic Naturescrubs line that provides absorption, adsorption and coverage to cosmetic formulations.

Complementary Polysaccharides for Skin Care

Exossine includes the environmentally-friendly Exo-H and Exo-T that are said to complement each other.

Protein-protected Emollient Spheres

A new oilbody line of ingredients utilizes a technology in which the protein-protected emollient spheres are harvested fully intact and without traditional chemical seed crushing methods.

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.

Bar Soap Containing Water-soluble Phosphate Polymers for Controlled Release of Antimicrobial Silver and Other Bioactive Metal Ions

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.

Formula Anatomy Deciphered—Feminine Hygiene Products

When personal care products are formulated to maintain the hygiene of the external genital area, specifically the female genitalia, they must have distinctive characteristics. These products must address the female genitalia’s complex anatomy, physiological elements and role in body metabolism and reproductive functions.

Organic Colloidal Oatmeal and Oat Flour

Oat Cosmetics is launching organic versons of its best-selling natural oat flours at SCS Formulate.