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Controlling Odor and Wetness in a Newer, Greener Age
In light of the plant-based, resource-renewable and environmentally sound technologies movement, formulation approaches to optimize naturally focused, new age deodorants are outlined here. Current market examples also are provided.
Magazine
Keeping Cosmetics in Check: Do Cosmetic Regulations Make a Difference?
Magazine
Asia-Pacific Regulatory Update: GMPs, Safety, Ingredient Restrictions, Claims and More
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Literature/Data
Water Activity Strategy Boosts Microbial Stability and Barrier Function
Work published in
Cosmetics
outlines how reducing water activity in o/w emulsions by using natural humectants can provide a formulation preservation strategy while improving the skin's barrier function.
Natural/Sustainable
Ashland's Antaron Soja Glyceride Boosts Naturality in Sun Care
Antaron soja glyceride enables the creation of more natural sun care creams, lotions, gels and color cosmetics.
Sponsored
Bio-Botanica offers Licorice Root Extract in Glycerin [sample request]
Licorice root contains glycyrrhizin and glabridin. Glycyrrhizin is anti-inflammatory; used topically, it may help reduce redness or irritation. It is also an antioxidant. Glabridin may cause skin lightening and reduces dark spots by inhibiting tyrosinase.
Formulating Basics
Label Challenge Answer: Kiehl's Powerful Strength Line Reducing Concentrate
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.
Actives
Kumar Organic Products Debuts Bakuchiol, Ferment Filtrates of Black Rice and Onion
A natural retinol alternative, hair- and skin-nourishing ferment filtrate, and antioxidant-rich ferment filtrate to reduce hair fall and scars were presented by Kumar Organic Products during in-cosmetics Global.
Webcast
Ester Quats as a Sustainable Alternative for Hair Conditioning
Upcoming:
Jun 28th, 2022, 9:00 am CDT
Discover how Ester quats deliver comparable conditioning performance and improved sustainability to meet the demand for clean beauty.
Register Now
Literature/Data
Antioxidant-rich Sunscreens Protect Against the UVA1 + Visible Range
A recent study assessed the photoprotection provided by organic sunscreens formulated with antioxidants against visible light (VL) + UVA1-induced effects.
Ingredients
Dow Addresses Diversity, Inclusion and Sustainability at NYSCC Suppliers’ Day
Dow Personal Care expanded its portfolio through launches to address growing consumer demands for sustainable solutions in sun, skin and hair care, and more.
Event Coverage
Reader Alert: Welcome to Saturday Originals
Our newly consolidated weekend newsletter will debut original content for cosmetic R&D innovators, as well as a roundup of stories they may have missed amid their busy workweeks.
Companies
Aveda Achieves Leaping Bunny Approval
To obtain the Leaping Bunny approval, Aveda verified that it does not conduct or commission animal tests for its products, raw materials or ingredients across its portfolio.
Color Cosmetics
Sunnies Now Available in United States
The U.S. launch includes Sunnies Face Fluffmatte lipstick in 15 shades and in two curated sets of shades.