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Zemea® Propanediol for Oral Care Applications - Download Free Formulations

Zemea® propanediol is a natural, petroleum-free humectant and solvent for formulators who desire versatile and innovative personal care ingredients. It is ideally suited for different oral care applications including mouthwash and toothpaste.

Organic and Natural: Caveat Emptor

Previous columns have discussed Canadian Natural Health Products regulations but have steered clear of the natural and organic debate, although this author previously published an article that debates animal versus vegetable ingredients, in which he explains that a chemical is a chemical regardless of its origin; a molecule of glycerin is just that, whether from natural sources like animal or vegetable fat, or from petroleum or biodiesel sources.

Organic and Natural: Caveat Emptor

Previous columns have discussed Canadian Natural Health Products regulations but have steered clear of the natural and organic debate, although this author previously published an article that debates animal versus vegetable ingredients, in which he explains that a chemical is a chemical regardless of its origin; a molecule of glycerin is just that, whether from natural sources like animal or vegetable fat, or from petroleum or biodiesel sources.

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Addressing Tooth Sensitivity and Dental Erosion

While the introduction of fluoride remarkably increased the life expectancy of natural teeth, two oral care problems have since emerged: tooth sensitivity and dental erosion. This article describes approaches to these problems and discusses the challenge of simultaneously maintaining fluoride efficacy in multi-benefit toothpaste formulations.

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European Regulatory Update: Greenwashing, Endocrine Disruptors and PFAS

There are robust regulations in Europe regarding chemicals that seem to be based on persistence rather than the analysis of harmful effects. Here, the author highlights regulatory updates in the EU and UK with regard to environmental claims, chemical strategies and more, including endocrine disruptors and PFAS.

Asia-Pacific Update: Hong Kong Regulations and ‘Green’ Awareness

In Hong Kong, cosmetic safety assurance is viewed as being part of the product manufacturing process, and reasonable safety will result from all the necessary production processes being followed. This update is a short review of the rules for manufacturing and selling cosmetic products in Hong Kong.

Shielding and Repairing Tooth Enamel with Carboxymethyl Cellulose

This article evaluates the ability of a toothpaste formulation containing calcium, phosphate and a film-building carboxymethyl cellulose to repair and refill damaged enamel. Micro-hardness and elasticity were quantified by nano-indentation, and surface roughness by profilometry. Scanning electron microscopy was employed for qualitative analysis, and profilometry, again, for the refilling of micro damage.

Approaches to Address Tooth Sensitivity and Dental Erosion

While the introduction of fluoride remarkably increased the life expectancy of natural teeth, two oral care problems have since emerged: tooth sensitivity and dental erosion. This article describes approaches to these problems and discusses the challenge of simultaneously maintaining fluoride efficacy in multi-benefit toothpaste formulations.

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In Good Conscience: Ethical and Sustainable Personal Care

Four basic properties of an ethical and sustainable product or ingredient include: 1) biodegradable, 2) sustainable, 3) readily commercially available and 4) green. These properties are the basis for the present discussion. The personal care industry not only needs to standardize the methods chosen to support these claims, but also to publish more data on the test methods used and results obtained.

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Embracing Sustainability: Important Practices and Impact in Cosmetics

These sustainable strategies include innovative packaging, less water and ethically sourced ingredients. As consumers are searching for more sustainable products, companies are pushed to make more eco-conscious changes.

Labeling for Legitimacy: Certifications for Natural and Organic Personal Care

Standards for organic or natural products are largely the same, although some pertain to “natural” while others do “organic.” Each program and seal is intended for a given region, which should be taken into account when targeting specified markets. Here, the author reviews the most recognized natural and organic certifiers and seals around the globe.

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Formulating Oral Hygiene Products for Healthy Teeth and Total Care

This article describes how to formulate toothpaste and mouthwash. Key functional ingredients are outlined as well as those for added benefits; e.g., anti-tartar, desensitizing, strengthening, whitening, etc. Example oral care formulas are also provided.

Challenges in Creating NPA- and WFM-compliant Natural Formulations

Where does the formulation chemist begin when facing a marketing request for a product stamped with a “natural” label claim? The first step is to identify the certifying organization or government under which the formulation is to be sold, followed by the choice of preservatives. The basic approach to composing natural products is outlined here.

This article describes biomimetic hydroxyapatite conjugated with quaternary ammonium salt to bring lasting antiviral and antimicrobial defense. Proposed for skin and oral care, the ingredient was tested for release properties and antimicrobial effects.

Biomimetic Hydroxyapatite, an Idea for Skin and Oral Defense

This article describes biomimetic hydroxyapatite conjugated with quaternary ammonium salt to bring lasting antiviral and antimicrobial defense. Proposed for skin and oral care, the ingredient was tested for release properties and antimicrobial effects.

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D-Tagatose, a Novel Humectant and Sweetener for Toothpaste

D-tagatose is a full-bulk naturally occurring low-calorie sweetener. Recently, D-tagatose has been determined to be Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) as an excipient in drugs and for use in toothpaste, mouthwashes and other cosmetics. Consequently, D-ta

Beyond internal efforts toward sustainability are social implications and many suppliers engaged in such efforts were featured at the Sustainability Corner.

[in-cosmetics Global] Social Responsibility, Empowerment and Measuring Up

Perhaps one of the most novel aspects of sustainability presented at in-cosmetics this year was how to measure it.

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Oral Care Refresh: Intersecting Function with Beauty and Innovation

The present article reviews recent developments in the oral care category, including novel claims and ingredients. It also underlines where opportunities lie in this segment intersecting function with beauty and innovation.

Chinese Licorice Extract for Anti-aging, Antibacterial and Breath-freshening Effects

This article reviews in vitro studies that have found Chinese licorice extract to impart potent antibacterial and soothing properties, which make it an interesting candidate for applications in oral and personal care. Further, a clinical study is described in brief, assessing the ability of a supercritical CO2 extract from Chinese licorice to impart breath-freshening properties.

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