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[podcast] Textured Hair Repair with Vegan, Gluten-free Keratin

Research exploring the benefits of a gluten-free and vegan ingredient showed it successfully strengthened and softened textured hair without protein build-up. Learn more from this product podcast, sponsored by Croda.

Dow’s MaizeCare Style can be formulated in hair styling products to impart sleek, stiff or subtle definition.

Dow’s MaizeCare Style Derives Corn Starch for Natural Hair Hold

Dow’s MaizeCare Style is a bio-based, non-GMO and biodegradable polymer that can be formulated in hair styling products to impart sleek, stiff or subtle definition. In formulations, the polymer acts as a film former and styling aid.

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400% Surge in Hair Loss Found in Minority Communities Post-quarantine

Board-certified dermatologists treating patients in Brooklyn and Manhattan recently reported a 400% increase in cases of telogen effluvium in predominantly minority, low-income communities after the COVID-19 shelter-in-place mandate.

Having a conditioner that helps preclude additional breakage and increasing combability is vital to aid in the prevention of hair loss.

Formulating on Trend: Conditioner for Hair Loss

"Hair loss is a concern for not only mid-life to older women, but for women of all ages. ...Formulating a conditioner that hydrates the hair to preclude additional breakage and increase combability is imperative to help hinder hair loss."

Praan Naturals has expanded its natural oil range with its Rosewood Essentiaal Oil for multifunctional benefits to support physical wellness and emotional balance.

Praan Naturals Launches Rosewood Essential Oil

Praan Naturals has expanded its natural oil range with its rosewood essential oil for multifunctional benefits to support physical wellness and emotional balance.

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Advocating Curls: Optimizing Textured Hair Product Preservation

Textured hair requires products to reduce frizz, control curls and impart moisture, and such formulas incorporate high levels of oils or nonionic emulsifiers that make them difficult to preserve. This study tests formulas designed for textured hair to determine which preservative systems or alternative multifunctional additives best prevent microbial contamination.

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Formulating Forum: Terms and Condition(er)s for Today’s Consumers

Hair conditioners have evolved as formulators incorporate multiple benefit ingredients into them; e.g., for mildness and repair effects, or eco-friendly attributes. In this column, the author analyzes ingredients that can deliver these benefits while also providing consumer-mandated sustainability.

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Industry Insight: Antibacterial Functionality Enters Hair Care

In this "Industry Insight," Lisa Marie Garcia (LMG), president of innovation, and Roy Joseph, Ph.D., chief scientific officer and vice president of R&D, both of Farouk Systems, discussed changes in the hair care market in light of the pandemic and their company’s antibacterial line. Following is an excerpt adapted from our discussion.

February 2021 Hair Care Formulary

Cosmetics & Toiletries Hair Care Formulary

The following color formulas, including a DIY cleansing oil for scalp scrub and a color retention hair glaze, are offered as a basis from which to build and create your own. Readers should note in some cases, companies or ingredients may have changed. Read on for more.

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Editor’s Note: Hair Care Stands Steady

Hair care has withstood the test of COVID-19, and the current issue explores this category from root to tip, including: scalp care and cleansing, protecting/restoring hair's condition, formulating sustainable conditioners, and preservation strategies for textured hair care.

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Arlasense V5 from Croda Inc.

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AstraForce by Mibelle Group Biochemistry

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Silquat CR 4000 from Siltech

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Campo Research's Campo South Pacific True Monoi Oil

Gattefossé created the “Follow Your Bliss' collection of six nature-inspired formulas using the company's Inspiration tool.

Gattefossé Follows Consumer Bliss with 6 Nature-inspired Formulas

Gattefossé created its “Follow Your Bliss" collection of six prototype products grounded in nature with the help of its Inspiration formulating tool.

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[podcast] Has Disease Prevention Reached Hair Care?

In this exclusive interview, Lisa Marie Garcia, president of innovation, and Roy Joseph, Ph.D., chief scientific officer and vice president of R&D, both of Farouk Systems, discuss antibacterial hair care in the context of a recent product launch.

Vantage has expanded its range of jojoba esters with Liponate Jojoba 20.

Vantage Expands its Esters Line with Liponate Jojoba 20

Vantage Personal Care has introduced Liponate Jojoba 20 for vegan and sensitive skin formulations.