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Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate: Biosurfactant in Action

Taurates are bio-based surfactants that combine strong detergency with mildness and biodegradability. This column reviews the chemistry, manufacture, properties and application of one in particular: sodium methyl cocoyl taurate.

Assessing the Safety of Parabens: Percutaneous Penetration and Risk Analysis

In cosmetics, parabens are widely used due to their low cost and efficacy. In recent years, however, some reports have claimed that these materials exhibit estrogenic activity, which has led to attempts to replace them in formulations. This article reviews penetration studies of parabens spanning the past 20 years to determine whether they pose a risk to human health.

Assessing the Safety of Parabens: Percutaneous Penetration and Risk Analysis

In cosmetics, parabens are widely used due to their low cost and efficacy. In recent years, however, some reports have claimed that these materials exhibit estrogenic activity, which has led to attempts to replace them in formulations. This article reviews penetration studies of parabens spanning the past 20 years to determine whether they pose a risk to human health.

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Betaine vs. Amphoteric

Industry expert Tony O'Lenick explains the differences in structure and function between a betaine and an amphoteric.

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Comparatively Speaking: Sulfate vs. Sulfonate

Industry expert Tony O’Lenick explains the difference between a sulfate and a sulfonate.

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Patent Pick: Sulfate-free Pump Delivery

Procter & Gamble inventors focused on sulfate-free, high-foaming cleanser in a recent patent application. Read more in this overview.

Patent Picks—Sulfate-free Clarity, Rheology, Scalp Care and More

Patent Picks are compiled by the editors from publicly available sources. This edition features the latest patents related to sulfate-free products, including technologies to improve their characteristics, and some that simply provide sulfate-free formula examples.

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Soy + Rhamnolipid Stability, Natural Soapnut and Sulfate-free: Foams in the Literature

Amidst COVID-19, one might anticipate the spike in demand for cleansers to accelerate the growth of products in foam form. In relation, we this brief literature review offers research to support the formulation of foams.

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Foaming for Formulators: Coco-glucoside

Coco-glucoside is naturally derived from plant sugars and fatty alcohols, and has become increasingly popular as a foaming and cleansing agent in formulations due to its natural properties. In this column, the creation, composition and application of coco-glucoside are examined for proper formulating in personal care products, compared with other anionic surfactants.

Rapid Electrokinetic Patterning for Biological Analysis, Nanoassembly

Researchers at Purdue University have developed a rapid electrokinetic patterning technique using a laser and holograms to quickly position tiny particles for biological analyses or to create devices using nanoassembly.

This study confirmed the damage repair potential of coconut-based hair oils, which work by increasing the hydrophobicity of hair both on the hair surface and in the cortex.

Coconut-based Hair Oil Found to Repair and Color Protect

A recent study confirmed the damage repair potential of coconut-based hair oils, which work by increasing the hydrophobicity of hair both on the surface and in the cortex.

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Shampoo Component Word Search

Industry expert Ken Klein tests your shampoo formulating knowledge with this brain teaser.

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Improve Your Haircare Formulations with Surface Zeta Potential Analysis

Want to improve the formulations of your shampoos and conditioners? Want to find out how to determine if a shampoo or conditioner has the desired effect on hair? Zeta potential measurements can help.

Beiersdorf Researcher Develops Skin Imaging Method for Analysis

Beiersdorf has created a new method of skin analysis to help it develop new skin care products.

Comparatively Speaking: CAPB from Coconut Oil vs. Fatty Acid

Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr., explains that CAPB can be made from two different processes, one with coconut oil and the other with fatty acid, which create two potential differences that affect how the material works in a formulation.

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Patent Pick: P&G's Dissolvable Solid Fibrous Shampoo

According to the inventors, the innovation meets the need for a fibrous article that when hydrated, forms a shampoo composition that is smooth and creamy.

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Automating Cocoa Shell Pectin Hydrolysis and Filtration

A paper published in the book series Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies describes a method to automate the hydrolysis and filtration of cocoa shells to produce cosmetically relevant pectin.

The cocoa facial mask remained stable in its bioactive content, holding nutritional and therapeutic values.

Cocoa Facial Mask Maintains Antioxidant-rich Potential

Theobroma cacao L. (cocoa) beans are a rich source of antioxidants. In relation, a study in the Journal of Physics: Conference Series explored their stability in a facial mask application.

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