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• Evonik opens innovation center for cosmetics industry

  Evonik Industries has opened a new innovation center for products for the cosmetics industry in Essen. Some 90 employees of the Consumer Specialties Business Unit of Evonik will work in the innovation center, primarily forapplications in the cosmetic industry. "The new innovation center and its deve more

• Europe’s environment now healthier – but new risks emerging

  Europeans live longer and healthier lives than in the past, partly due to successful environmental policies that have reduced the exposure to harmful environmental contaminants in air, water and food, according to a new report. However, these contaminants are still a problem, and several new health more

• New safety test predicts reactions to novel drugs and cosmetics

  A simple lab-based skin test which eliminates the risk of adverse reactions to new drugs, cosmetics and household chemicals has been developed by a Newcastle University, UK team. It uses real human skin and immune cells to show any reaction such as a rash or blistering indicating a wider immune resp more

White papers Cosmetics

• Polyether-Modified Silicones for Cosmetic Applications
  

  Polyether-modified silicones have a long history of use in the personal care industry as emulsifiers and dispersants, as well as stabilizers for water-in-oil systems. However, because of their external phase type, water-in-oil systems tend to display poor aesthetics, such as greasiness, tackiness and slow absorption. A new polyether-modified silicone, PEG/PPG-19/19 dimethicone (and) C13-16 isoparaffin (and) C10-13 isoparaffin, was evaluated for its potential to aid in the production of stable water-in-silicone and water-in-oil formulations with unique textures and enhanced aesthetics. Various oil phases were studied, including silicone oils, organic oils, and a combination of both. Results of the evaluations demonstrate the versatility of the new material, and prototype formulations illustrate its broad utility more

• New Silicone Technologies for Skin Care
  

  In today's competitive skin care market, consumers look for a range of benefits, superior aesthetics and cost effectiveness. In response, formulators strive to create products that are multifunctional, easy to use and effective in small quantities. At the same time, the most successful products deliver benefits that stand out from those of the competition. Creams, lotions and color cosmetics must be easy to spread and comfortable to wear, without feeling tacky or greasy. Silicones have been popular ingredients in skin care products for more than fifty years. These versatile materials are known for their emolliency, wetting and spreading characteristics and ability to provide unique aesthetics. As technology continues to evolve, silicones increasingly offer multifunctional, high performance properties. This article reviews some of the newest silicone technologies available for the formulation of innovative skin care products more

• Analysis of water soluble polymers using linear size exclusion HPLC columns and a semi-micro SEC system
  

  One of the most widely used water-soluble polymers is Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP). For more than 70 years it is applied in a variety of applications in medicine, pharmacy, cosmetics and industrial production. PVP binds to polar molecules exceptionally well. It supports the solubility of tablets in water, makes the glue stick adhesive and plays an essential role in the production of membranes. In ceramic, paper and dye applications, it produces visual effects such as gloss and brilliancy. As a food additive, PVP is a stabilizer (E1201). A characteristic feature of a certain polymer is its molecular weight distribution curve, which is usually obtained by SEC Analysis more

Publications Cosmetics

• Enhanced Water Dispersibility of Coenzyme Q10 by Complexation with Albumin Hydrolysate

  The biologically important coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is widely used as a drug for chronic heart failure, as a nutritional supplement, and in cosmetics. However, the oral bioavailability of CoQ10 is poor due to its extremely low solubility in aqueous media. In this study, complexation of CoQ10 with albumi more

• Real-Time Growth Kinetics Measuring Hormone Mimicry for ToxCast Chemicals in T-47D Human Ductal Carcinoma Cells

  High-throughput screening (HTS) assays capable of profiling thousands of environmentally relevant chemicals for in vitro biological activity provide useful information on the potential for disrupting endocrine pathways. Disruption of the estrogen signaling pathway has been implicated in a variety of more

• From phenolics to phenolipids: Optimizing antioxidants in lipid dispersions

  Abstract Natural non‐polymeric phenolics are known to be powerful antioxidants, but their use for preventing lipid oxidation in unsaturated fat‐based products, such as foodstuffs and cosmetics, is limited owing to their hydrophilic character. A promising technique – referred to as lipophilizatio more

Market studies Cosmetics

• SkinEthic Laboratories - Strategic SWOT Analysis Review

  SkinEthic Laboratories (Skinethic) tissue engineering developing company. It carries out the production of standardized human skin and mucous membranes, which are used for in-vitro tests. The company product offerings include reconstructed human epidermis, reconstructed human epidermis with melanocy more

• Global Propylene Glycol Industry - Demand from Unsaturated Polyester Resins Sector in Asia-Pacific to Drive the Market

  Introduction Propylene glycol is a safe chemical which can be used both in industrial and consumer applications. From food and beverages to cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, propylene glycol is used in almost every consumer requirement. Its largest use is in the manufacture of Unsaturated Polyester R more

• Turkey Petrochemicals Report Q3 2012

  The latest Turkey Petrochemicals Report warns that falling export growth and a slowdown in domestic demand will limit polymers consumption over the short term, while in the long term, the country is destined for greater self-sufficiency, which will ensure that petrochemicals imports will remain subd more

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