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Section: Formulas/Products
Organic/COSMOS
Words from Wiechers on 'Naturals'
In this installment of our Words from Wiechers series, the late Johann challenges us to question the concept of
natural
, as its meaning has become distorted.
Tech Transfer
Words from Wiechers: Dancing to the Dollar
In this installment of our "Words from Wiechers" series, co-author O'Lenick disagrees with Wiechers's belief that cosmetic and pharma businesses are driven by the same dynamics. Read on to learn more.
Cosmetic Ingredients
Words from Wiechers: Without Penetration, No Delivery
This somewhat tongue-in-cheek edition of our "Words from Wiechers" series offers insight to improve the efficacy of actives.
Methods/Tools
Words from Wiechers: The Need for Fresh 'Blood'
In this edition of our Words from Wiechers series, the late author encourages the industry to bring outside ideas and people into the industry. While he wrote it in 2001, it remains relevant today.
Methods/Tools
Words from Wiechers: Bad Hair Day
This Words from Wiechers highlights the lack of formulations for segments of the population that have specific needs based upon hair or skin type. Presenting Wiechers's insights is Tony O'Lenick; Ali Syed, Ph.D., of Avalon Industries, shares additional expertise.
Methods/Tools
Words from Wiechers on 'Shaken, Not Stirred' Cosmetics R&D
In this installment of our Words from Wiechers series, the late author encourages the industry to put more energy into products; i.e., "shaking, not stirring" them, for more innovative outcomes.
Consumers/Market
Words from Wiechers: Getting it Right or Being Right
In this installment of our Words from Wiechers series, the authors discuss contradictions between the universality of cosmetic science and local and ethnic preferences for beauty.
Efficacy
Words from Wiechers on 'Snake Oil Sellers'
Now more than ever, "snake oil sellers" have access to consumers, which may be, in part, why the industry is consistently under attack. In this first installment of our new "Words from Wiechers" series, column editor Tony O'Lenick shares lessons for the betterment of both formulas and the industry's overall credibility.
Literature/Data
Words from Wiechers: Too Stressed to Age Properly
In this month's "Words from Wiechers" series, we learn about the metaphysics of aging, why some anti-aging products seem to work while others don't, and how a little stress in one's life could serve as an anti-aging mechanism.
Literature/Data
Words from Wiechers: Too Often, Too Hot and Too Long. . .
In this edition of Words from Wiechers, product developers are reminded that if consumers deplete natural moisturizing factor from their skin, e.g., via long, hot showers, they damage their barrier and increase the penetration of anything applied to skin; including mild cleansers.
Efficacy
Words from Wiechers: Less is More
The addition of extra ingredients in a formulation costs money, complicates manufacturing, impacts quality control and more. Here, we learn how less is more in product formulating.
Anti-aging/Face
Words from Wiechers: Body and Mind
While it may seem counter to natural cycle of life, the fact that cosmetic products can minimize the appearance of aging and make people feel better about themselves provides value for many.
Methods/Tools
Words from Wiechers: All That is Good is Bad
We need to keep in mind that we may be able to maintain an appearance of youth and even measure the difference in a chemical marker in two people; but we need to avoid the Dorian Gray effect.
People
In Remembrance of Johann Wiechers, PhD
A year ago this month, on Nov. 5, 2011, beloved cosmetic industry member Johann W. Wiechers, PhD, passed away.
Cosmetics & Toiletries
takes a moment to remember him and reflect on his expertise as well as his zeal for life and pursuit of science.
Event Coverage
[video] News and Insights from
Cosmetics & Toiletries
: 5/18/2018
Besides the NYSCC Suppliers' Day "Best Formulation Award," and innovations in basic skin care, this week's news in cosmetics R&D delivers Eucerin insight and cannabidiol concepts, among others. Here's your video recap.
Event Coverage
[video] News and Insights from
Cosmetics & Toiletries
: 3/9/2018
Wouldn't your week feel incomplete without the
Cosmetics & Toiletries
video recap? Here you go—we won't leave you hanging.
Cosmetic Ingredients
Dispelling the 'Law of Wiechers' and Maximizing Actives Delivery
Jonathan Hadgraft, PhD, named "The Law of Wiechers in Cosmetics" after his friend and colleague. This law argues that all actives should be formulated at 3% for maximum delivery, which Wiechers recently discussed in honor of Hadgrafts's 60th birthday.
Event Coverage
[video] Novel Anti-aging Test, 'Scientific' Cosmetic Science and Personalized Hair Care
This week's top headline picks cover anti-aging efficacy, ethics in science and more. Here's Rachel Grabenhofer with your weekly recap.
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