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Formulating Sunless Tanning Products with DHA: Current Challenges

Dihydroxyacetone (DHA) remains the most effective ingredient for sunless tanning; however, it poses several challenges to the formulator. Following is a review of those challenges, including: stability, malodor during the browning reaction, compatibility issues with sun protection ingredients and the generation of free radical damage. In addition, the author suggests some solutions to these challenges.

Letter from the NYSCC Suppliers' Day Chair

Suppliers’ Day provides a unique venue to showcase technology designed for the cosmetic industry. From its humble beginnings as a local event, Suppliers’ Day has grown into a premier, international show, with hundreds of exhibitors and several thousand attendees from more than 40 countries.

Solid Polyethylene Microspheres for Effects in Color Cosmetics

Advances in manufacturing solid polyethylene microspheres have enabled their development in various colors as well as controlled traits such as opacity, specific gravity, particle size distribution and electrostatic charge. These traits can be leveraged by formulators to create new effects in color cosmetics, described here.

Micro Powders Adds Oil-absorber, Feel Enhancer, Binder Ingredients

Micro Powders, Inc. has added three new offerings to its product line-up of specialty micronized waxes.

BASF Launches a UV Filter, Anti-aging Formulation Concepts, BB Cream Pigments an Under-eye Sea Extract and More

At in-cosmetics 2013, BASF Personal Care will introduce a new UV filter, a multifunctional styling agent, a renewable microemulsion, natural platelets for mineral makeup, a sea extract for under-eye and formulation concepts for anti-aging and diverse daily activities.

Regulatory Review—Titanium Dioxide

This column will discuss titanium dioxide (TiO2). TiO2 is the most frequently used ingredient in cosmetics after water (aqua), fragrance (parfum), methylparaben, propylparaben, glycerin and propylene glycol, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Voluntary Cosmetic Registration Program.

Formula Troubleshooting: DHA-based Self-tan Products

The self-tanning market has been steadily growing due to advances in formulation technology as well as the consumer trend to seek out safer tanning solutions. Ongoing concerns surrounding the harmful effects of the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays, along with endorsements from anti-cancer societies, have created the perfect environment for self-tanning products.

Researchers Report Feature Contrast as a New Sign of Aging

Research from Gettysburg College in collaboration with CE.R.I.E.S., a department of Chanel Research and Technology, has unveiled a new sign of aging, the contrast between facial features.

Ensuring Smooth Skin

Dow Corning introduces two silicone acrylate copolymers.

Water-resistant Emulsion Polymer for Eye Applications

National Starch Personal Care has introduced a film-forming polymer for color cosmetic applications.

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Noveon Highlights Ester for Color Applications

Noveon Inc. highlights its ester for improved, long-wear benefits in color cosmetic applications.

Superabsorbent Corn Starch Polymer for Cosmetics

Absorbent Technologies Inc. has expanded the uses of Reon, its sustainable superabsorbent polymers made from corn starch.

Polymer Emulsion for Hardness, Gloss and Adhesion in Water-based Nail Polishes

At the 58th Sepawa Congress in Fulda, Germany, Interpolymer introduced a polymer designed for formulation of water-based nail polishes.

Bismuth Oxychloride–A Multifunctional Color Additive

Bismuth oxychloride –either high-luster dispersions or powder pigments – offers highluster pearlescence for lip, nail and hair products, and excellent skin feel and skin adhesion for other color cosmetic and personal care products.

Pigmented Jojoba Beads for Exfoliation

Worlée-Chemie GmbH has sourced hydrogenated jojoba oil to create exfoliating beads in 11 different shades and two mesh sizes to allow for a variety of product formulations.

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Degussa Introduces Carrier for Liquid Actives

Degussa AG has announced the launch of its new granulated fumed silica.

Formula Anatomy Deciphered—Lip Balms

Lip balms or salves constitute a special category of protecting and soothing cosmetics. They are intended to be applied to the lip pseudo-mucosa to relieve the signs and symptoms of skin dryness and chapping. Their function and formulation are described here.

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Read the Label Online: Atopalm BB Cream

BB creams continue to proliferate in the cosmetics market, and Atopalm BB Cream is another example of this. This column will review the ingredient listing for functionality and claims support.