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Comparatively Speaking—Entanglement vs. Overlap

This edition of "Comparatively Speaking" describes the difference between the critical molecular weight of entanglement and critical concentration of overlap. These concepts are important for formulators to grasp since they deal with altering the physical properties of a finished product.

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Comparatively Speaking: HLB vs. SLB

Efficiently formulating products using alkyl dimethicone polymers requires knowing their composition, solubility in the oil phase chosen, and a metric to understand which values are necessary for that particular oil phase. SLB is a starting point for such determinations.

Compass—Bring on the Bubbly!

Bubbles are an integral part of this issue of Cosmetics & Toiletries magazine—in the form of cleansing products and the ingredients employed therein.

Comparatively Speaking: Silicone Anionics and Cationics vs. Soft Complex for Hair Care

The presence of ionic groups affects silicone in an analogous way to how ionic groups affect fatty surfactants. Here, Tony O'Lenick explains how molecular modifications to silicones can result in ionic complexes that are soluble in water and compatible with each other.

Comparatively Speaking: Dye vs. Pigment

Tony O'Lenick collaborated with Nick Morante to develop a four-part series of the "Comparatively Speaking" column that focuses on color. This is the second in the series, where Morante helps explain the difference between a dye and a pigment.

Comparatively Speaking: Dimethicone vs. Simethicone

According to Tony O'Lenick, dimethicones are a series of silicone polymers that contain only M and D units, whereas simethicone is a mixture of polydimethylsiloxane and silica gel.

Comparatively Speaking: Epilation vs. Depilation

Both epilation and depilation relate to the removal of unwanted hair. Whereas depilatories remove hair at the surface, epilation is the removal of the entire hair, from beneath the surface.

Comparatively Speaking: Emulsion vs. Colloid

Industry expert Anthony O'Lenick, Jr., explains the different between an emulsion and a colloid.

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Comparatively Speaking: Hydrotrope vs. Emulsifier

Both emulsifiers and hydrotropes are used in personal care formulas. They show several similarities but serve different functions. In this installment of our "Comparatively Speaking" series, Tony O'Lenick explains.

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My hair style without compromise

Polycare® Split Therapy adds new properties to its powerful profile with damage protection during high pH procedures (bleaching and coloring) plus anti-fading benefits to preserve color.

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Acme-Hardesty Company’s Quatin Series

This moisturizing ingredient is based on naturally occurring inulin for enhanced hair/skin formulations.

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The Complete and Natural Cyclomethicone Replacement

Go beyond silicone replacement: build a pure, effective, and clean formulation base your end customers and supply chain will love.

Comparatively Speaking: Wetting vs. Superwetting

In this edition of "Comparatively Speaking," industry expert Tony O'Lenick discusses the terms wetting and superwetting in relation to the ability of a surfactant to wet a substrate.

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Comparatively Speaking: Soluble vs. Insoluble

What’s the difference between something that is soluble vs. insoluble? Tony O’Lenick explores this notion. At first, he writes, this may seem quite simple but a deeper investigation provides formulation insight.

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Scale-up Success Requires Compromise

The in-cosmetics Global technical session on scale-up success was, in and of itself, a scale-up success as it left standing room only for a crowd of attendees eager to learn tips, tricks and best practices.

Azelis Completes Acquisition of KDG

Azelis announced their acquisition deal was completed and is now closed following regulatory clearance.

Silicone Compounds–New Formulation Possibilities

Tapping into little understood products selected from a class of well known compounds can provide formulation advantages. PEG/PPG dimethicone compounds, alkyl dimethicone compounds and alkyl PEG/PPG dimethicone compounds are three classes of compounds that offer far more utility in personal care products than is generally appreciated by formulators.

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Beauty Comes Clean: Free Ebook

Clean beauty aligns with various tenets: minimal ingredients, consumer safety, social responsibility, transparency, etc. This Clean Beauty Ebook, sponsored by Grant Industries, combines these approaches and more into one resource to guide product formulators. Download it today, it's free!

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