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Colonial Launches HMW Betaine

Colonial Chemical highlights a new high molecular weight (HMW) betaine that is naturally derived from linoleic acid.

Betaines are amphoteric surfactants, which are used as ingredients in the formulation of shampoos, hair conditioners and skin care products for the personal care industry and in a wide range of other consumer applications.

Evonik Sells US Betaines Business

This portfolio adjustment of the care solutions business line will enable further investments and acquisitions of sustainable specialties, especially within the innovation growth field cosmetic solutions.

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Comparatively Speaking: Sulfate vs. Sulfonate

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

Benefits of Trimethylglycine (Betaine) (Article Download)

Sulfate-free Cleansers

With proper formulating techniques, sulfate-free cleansers that offer improved mildness and conditioning are possible. This article will present formulations based on alternate surfactant systems to provide the performance required for the specific applications.

Ingredient Profile—Benzoic Acid/Sodium Benzoate

Benzoic acid (BA) is a leading choice due to its long and successful history of use preserving foods, drugs and cosmetics. Affirmed as GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) by the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA), BA and its sodium salt, sodium benzoate (NaB), are perhaps the most globally acceptable preservatives that have managed to avoid the controversy associated with many of the industry’s tried-and-true preservatives.

Ingredient Profile—Sodium Lauroamphoacetate

The present column features one of the oldest and most well-known members of the amphoteric family: sodium lauroamphoacetate (SLAA).

Sulfate-, DEA-free Body Wash

The following formulation exhibits exceptional viscosity and cleansing characteristics. It is both sulfate- and DEA-free.

Sugar and the Quest for Sulfate-Free Formulations

Many approaches have been tried over the years to eliminate lauryl sulfates and lauryl ether sulfates from personal care formulations, most of which have not been cost-effective. This article discusses a new class of patented anionic products based upon sugar raw materials.

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Sustainable Suds: Renewable Algal Betaine Dehyton® AO 45 Fits Multiple Needs

Dehyton® AO 45, BASF’s Algal Betaine, is a primary cleaning agent with a comparable foam profile to traditional betaine derived from a unique raw material source.

Oscar Blandi Hair Lift Instant Thickening & Strengthening Serum

Sodium Hyaluronate and Rice Starch for Hair Volume

Oscar Blandi has introduced a serum formulated with a cationic derivative of sodium hyaluronate and a rice starch powder reportedly to plump the hair shaft for more volume.

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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.

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Formula Focus: Sulfate-free Gel Soap

This gel soap formula provides a sulfate-free option, addressing today's consumer concerns over given ingredients.

Pilot Chemical Adds Sulfate-free Surfactant Blend to Offering

Pilot Chemical has launched a new sulfate-free surfactant blend.

CLA Glutathione and Sodium DNA for Reducing Hair Loss

A new ingredient blend uses, in one amphiphilic molecule, glutathione’s antioxidant activity and conjugated linoleic acid’s cell protecting functions to support the reduction/oxidation status and vitality of bulb cells. The blend has proven active in treating excessive hair loss. Some advantages over minoxidil are shown.

Under the agreement, IMCD will distribute Evonik's sodium and potassium alkoxides in Western Europe.

Evonik Selects IMCD to Distribute Sodium and Potassium Alkoxides

“We are delighted to announce this new distribution partnership–which combines the strength of both parties as leaders in the specialty chemicals sector,” Alexander Weber said.

CocoBaba has released three skin care products for moms and moms-to-be. Photo: CocoBaba's Facebook.

CocoBaba Launches Skin Care for Mothers

The brand's goal is to creative effective products with safe, clean, uncomplicated ingredients.

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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