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BASF Increases Betaines, Sulfate and Fatty Alcohol Prices
BASF will be increasing list and off-list prices of certain betaine, sulfate and fatty alcohol products.
Cleansing
Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropyl Sulfonate for Sulfate-free Formulations
The use of sulfonated alkyl polyglucosides (SAPG) to replace lauryl sulfates and lauryl ether sulfates in sulfate-free formulations has previously been discussed. These primary surfactants were created with environmental and human safety in mind. The current paper describes more recent work with this material, specifically focusing on the lauryl version of SAPG.
Hair Care
High Foaming Sulfate-free Shampoo
The following formula is for a shampoo that is free of sulfates and provides a high foaming capability.
Cleansing
Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropyl Sulfonate for Sulfate-free Formulations
The use of sulfonated alkyl polyglucosides (SAPG) to replace lauryl sulfates and lauryl ether sulfates in sulfate-free formulations has previously been discussed. These primary surfactants were created with environmental and human safety in mind. The current paper describes more recent work with this material, specifically focusing on the lauryl version of SAPG.
Literature/Data
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.
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[video] Trending Topics: Olaplex, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate and More
In this video chat,
Cosmetics & Toiletries
Managing Scientific Editor Rachel Grabenhofer reviews the latest top-searched terms on CosmeticsandToiletries.com and considers their market interest. Watch now.
Formulating Basics
Label Challenge Answer: Hair Food Sulfate Free Curly Hair Shampoo
Hair food sulfate free curly hair shampoo is made cruelty and dye free and designed for curly hair.
Formulating Basics
Label Challenge Answer: Redken's Color Extend Magnetics Sulfate-free Shampoo
Cosmetics & Toiletries
puts your formulating skills to the test with this weekly Label Challenge. Challenges are posted to social media on Monday, you respond in the comments, and we give the answers in our Friday newsletter.
Formulating Basics
Label Challenge Answer: Hask, Monoi Coconut Dry Shampoo
Cosmetics & Toiletries
puts your formulating skills to the test with this weekly Label Challenge. Challenges are posted to social media on Monday, you respond in the comments, and we give the answers in our Friday newsletter.
Hair Care
Coco & Eve Debuts Super Hydrating Shampoo and Conditioner
The products are designed to provide hydration to promote healthy hair via sulfate-free cleansing and moisture-boosting conditioning for shine, softness, smoothness and strength without frizz or split ends.
Literature/Data
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.
Literature/Data
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.
Cleansing
Comparatively Speaking: Alkyl Betaines vs. Amido Betaines
Industry expert Tony O'Lenick asks Robert Coots, Ph.D., to explain the difference between alkyl betaines and amido betaines, including their foaming properties.
Literature/Data
Betaine vs. Amphoteric
Industry expert Tony O'Lenick explains the differences in structure and function between a betaine and an amphoteric.
Cleansing
Sulfate vs. Sulfate-free: Information to Make a Choice
In the present article, the author considers factors for sulfate vs. sulfate-free formulating, including cost, foam and viscosity. In addition, two test formulations with and without sulfates are compared. The author concludes that little sound science exists to support the current “sulfate-free” market trend, especially when considering the potential benefits sulfates can impart in formulations.
Skin Care
Benefits of Trimethylglycine (Betaine) in Personal Care Formulations
Commonly found in nature, trimethylglycine lends itself to many useful applications in personal-care products from foam boosting to skin moisturization.
Cleansing
Sulfate vs. Sulfate-free: Information to Make a Choice
In the present article, the author considers factors for sulfate vs. sulfate-free formulating, including cost, foam and viscosity. In addition, two test formulations with and without sulfates are compared. The author concludes that little sound science exists to support the current “sulfate-free” market trend, especially when considering the potential benefits sulfates can impart in formulations.
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
This paper presents methods for producing cocamidopropyl betaine (CAPB), an important secondary surfactant in cosmetic formulations, household cleaners, dish-washing agents and technical applications. However, with the widespread use of CAPB, more analytical methods to determine its contents and byproducts are needed. These authors thus describe methods to determine CAPB purity and other characteristics.
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