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Comparatively Speaking: Mentors, Maestros and Mosquitoes

As a recent semi-retiree of the cosmetics R&D industry (he's still consulting), Tony O'Lenick shares his advice on how to make the most of personal connections in this installment of his "Comparatively Speaking" column.

Comparatively Speaking: Refractive Index vs. Refraction of Light

Tony O'Lenick explains the difference between the refractive index and refraction of light to produce color. These terms can be used by the formulator to produce transparent emulsions and predict the color of emulsions, respectively.

A real challenge in the assessment of consumer emotional responses has been the need for validated but meaningful measures. Commentary outlined are benefits and drawbacks of various methods and asks the larger question of precisely what’s being measured.

The Emotion Paradox in Product Testing: A Commentary

A real challenge in the assessment of consumer emotional responses has been the need for validated but meaningful measures. Commentary outlined are benefits and drawbacks of various methods and asks the larger question of precisely what’s being measured.

Comparatively Speaking: Precision vs. Accuracy in Formulating

Tony O'Lenick explains the difference between precision and accuracy as it relates to formulating; for instance, in the case of raw material consistencies between batches.

Partnering to Make Metathesis a Commercial Reality

In materials science, metathesis has a unique ability: it fills gaps. 9-Decenoic methyl ester is one of the specialty materials produced by Elevance via olefin metathesis, an organic reaction that can break natural oils into pieces and recombine them without undesired by-products and hazardous wastes.

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Comparatively Speaking: Patent Application vs. Issued Patent

Published patent applications, unlike an issued patent, have not been approved for issue but are made public, releasing the quo before the quid. Learn more in this edition of "Comparatively Speaking."

Comparatively Speaking: Naming Cosmetic Raw Materials

In this excerpt, Tony O'Lenick looks to Perry Romanowski to explain how cosmetic raw materials are named for the benefit of novice formulators.

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[podcast] Layering Experiences to Create Product Complexity

"[One] area where there’s quite a bit of interest ... is around the notion of complexity. ...In this idea of complexity, [we've done] work in sort of pairing, sequencing and combining." Learn more about this concept from Charles Spence, Ph.D., in this free podcast, sponsored by Berjé.

A ZnCu-based Eye Anti-aging Complex

A zinc and copper complex generating biomimetic electricity on a physiological level is shown here to improve the signs of photo-aging in preclinical and clinical studies.

With most countries placing the responsibility of cosmetic product safety on the company, nonprofit ChemFORWARD develops a new methodology to create standards in consistency and comparing traditional and natural ingredients.

ChemForward Methodology Enables Ingredient Consistency and Compatability

With most countries placing the responsibility of cosmetic product safety on manufacturers, nonprofit ChemForward has developed a methodology to create standards for consistency and comparing traditional and natural ingredients.

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Comparatively Speaking: Standard vs. Quantum-level Research

If you've ever conducted an experiment and could not explain the results, it could be due to hidden variables. This leads to what's referred to as quantum-level research, which is described by Nava Dayan, Ph.D., in this edition of "Comparatively Speaking."

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Comparatively Speaking: Minimally Disruptive vs. Functional Formulation

In this installment of "Comparatively Speaking," Tony O'Lenick describes formulating techniques that save time by maintaining the platform formulation while subjecting it to two types of changes in ingredients.

Comparatively Speaking: Provisional vs. Regular Patent Applications

Industry expert Tony O'Lenick asks: What's the difference between a provisional patent and a regular patent application? Louis Paul of Louis Paul and Associates provides this issue's answer.

There are many soft spots in cosmetic science, i.e., the feel of a product, the pleasure of using a cosmetic product...

[update] Comparatively Speaking: Matter vs. Mind Claims

This "Comparatively Speaking" was revived from 2008 for its relevance today. In it, Tony O’Lenick posed the question: What’s the difference between a "mind" claim and a "matter" claim? Industry expert Johann Wiechers, Ph.D., explained.

For License: Process for the Epoxidation of Olefinic Compounds

Yet2.com,presents a processing technology for the production of an epoxide and/or its corresponding vicinal diol by a reaction of an olefinic compound with hydrogen peroxide...

Comparatively Speaking--Analytical Methods: The mg KOH/gm System

This is the first of several columns that will examine key analytical methods used in quality control to discuss their application to raw materials. The mg KOH/gm system is the most commonly used system to analyze surfactants and it originally was developed by chemists in the soap business.

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Back to Basics: Making Room for Regulatory Compliance

Developing a cosmetic product requires an extensive, multistep process. This article introduces a multiple-part primer of the cosmetic development process, and stresses the importance of keeping up with compliance protocols.

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Patent Pick: Complexing to Simplify the Antiperspirant Equation

Colgate-Palmolive inventors aren't sweating the small stuff. In a new patent application, they propose a stannous fluoride-based composition for antiperspirants with sweat control.

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