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Comparatively Speaking: Spectral Color vs. Perceived Color

Tony O'Lenick collaborated with Nick Morante to develop a four-part series of the "Comparatively Speaking" column that focuses on color. This is the first in the series, where Morante helps explain the difference between spectral color and perceived color.

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IMCD to Acquire E.T. Horn Company

E.T. Horn focuses on the personal care, nutraceutical and food industries, among others. The acquisition, paid with available cash and existing facilities, includes 100% of outstanding shares.

P&G Formulates for Men's Shaving Comfort

P&G's latest Gillette launch is aimed at men's comfort during shaving and involved re-engineering its razors for less tug and pull on hairs as well as developing new formulations to warm, soothe, cool and moisturize the skin.

Comparatively Speaking: Color vs. Certified Color

To follow up on the four-part series of "Comparatively Speaking" columns on color that sourced Nick Morante, the color expert continues in this column to discuss the difference between colors and certified colors.

Comparatively Speaking: Emulsion vs. Invert Emulsion

Industry expert Tony O'Lenick explains the difference between an emulsion and an invert emulsion.

Three Hundred Companies to Re-formulate

More than three hundred companies have agreed to the re-formulation of their products.

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Bio-optimizing the Complexion for Brightening

Brightenyl is the very first cosmetic active ingredient that is activated by a new functional layer of the human skin: the stratum microbium. This new layer acts as an active living veil converting Brightenyl in two molecules, which act on seven biological targets to obtain a perfect skin complexion.

Comparatively Speaking: Density vs. Specific Gravity

Formulators often are faced with product specifications for which the tests are not chemical but physical. Oftentimes, the terms describing these physical traits are not clearly defined. Two such terms are density and specific gravity.

Comparatively Speaking: Carbomer vs. Alkyl Carbomer

Tony O’Lenick looks to Sergio R.S. Costa, of Chemflex Quimica, to explain the difference between carbomer, a series of polymers of acrylic acid, and alkyl carbomer, copolylmerized acrylic acid and alkyl acrylate.

Comparatively Speaking: The Meaning of Subscripts

In this look at chemical structures, Tony O'Lenick reviews the meaning of subscripts in the context of polymers.

Compass: Perception is Reality: Isn’t it?

Lean, mean and stealth, the concept of sensorial consumer preference soon will be as ubiquitous as thickening mascaras. The great “spinners” in this sophisticated personal care market, looking for the new edge, grasped onto the body-wellness-mind connection wholeheartedly. A plethora of potions and elixirs glut shelves. In summary, mind claims are valid, but only on those who believe. I hope you find this issue stimulating and informative as always.

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The INCI Name Game: A Commentary

When misinformed groups play in a technical space, nontechnically trained regulators make irrelevant rules, and INCI names are generalized and misused, you have the perfect storm for consumer confusion.

Recent changes in cosmetic regulations in the United States include MoCRA, on a federal level, and several state laws regarding packaging and ingredients – several of which prohibit or restrict given compounds. Following is an overview.

U.S. Regulatory Update: A Compliance Mishmash

Recent changes in cosmetic regulations in the United States include MoCRA, on a federal level, and several state laws regarding packaging and ingredients – several of which prohibit or restrict given compounds. Presented here is an overview.

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Croda Beauty Highlights PFAS-free Peptides, Commits to Complete Portfolio Transition by 2026

"By eliminating substances like TFA (trifluoroacetic acid) from our peptide synthesis processes, we prioritize both consumer safety and sustainability," Croda Beauty explained.

Evaluating Hair Conditioning with Instrumental Combing

When formulating a hair care product, there is often a need for testing that validates the product’s technical performance. This testing provides guidance to create formulas with appropriate performance, while also communicating the product’s message to the consumer. This article discusses the use of instrumental combing measurements when formulating hair conditioning products.

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Personalized Cosmetics: Has the Time Come?*

Personalized medicine, aided by advances including pharmacogenomics, is ready for mainstream clinical adoption. These authors suspect such techniques could be applicable for personalized cosmetics, complete with tolerance and efficacy considerations. Click through to the digital magazine to read more.

In Sight—QOL Testing: Complementing Clinicals

Personal care efficacy tests are known to test the physical effects or toxicity of products, often omitting more abstract and possibly equally as important factors such as well-being.

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