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Vegetable oil-based esters are shown by the authors to improve the tactile attributes of vegetable oil by lowering its viscosity and improving its spreadability, in addition to providing environmentally friendly options for cosmetic chemists. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In the present article, a renewable ingredient microemulsion is formulated that is free from ethoxylates and sulfate groups. Used as an additive, the material boosts the conditioning performance of shampoos and improves wet-combing performance by affecting phase separation. In addition, base formulas for standard and "green" shampoos are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Texture analysis provides quantitative information about a material's response when deformed by a controlled force. When texture analysis is applied to hair treated with various conditioners and styling fixatives, the results can help substantiate claims made about the effectiveness of these hair care products. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A brief survey of cosmetic patents discussed in 100 years of Cosmetics & Toiletries magazine discloses how ingredients and technologies have evolved from simple to sophisticated. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Relaxer emulsions have unique requirements regarding pH, hydrophilic-lipophilic balance and minimizing irritation potential. This article suggests ways to meet these requirements and provide an ideal emulsion base for relaxer actives. INSET: MARKETING RELAXERS. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A nonionic emulsion based on silicone amino elastomer technology enhances hair conditioning and styling, as demonstrated in tests of combing force, curl retention, sensory characteristics, thermal protection and frizz control. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article surveys patents and technical literature, principally from the past 10 years, to report advances in polymers used for dyeing hair, color retention, and hair lightening. Associative thickeners (anionic, cationic, amphoteric, nonionic, HASE, HEUR), non-associative thickeners, and silicones are discussed. INSET: THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ASSOCIATIVE AND.... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

UV protection hair care products in the current marketplace are mainly monomeric and adopted from skin care, therefore lacking substantivity and water solubility. This article reviews the detrimental effects of each range of UV light to hair and presents experimental results showing the sun protection performance of polyamide-2 for both hair morphology and artificial hair color fading. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The decades-long retail strategy that has made DeJoria an enormous fortune buckled during the Covid-19 pandemic. Social distancing measures shuttered hair salons and barbershops across the country. "Our sales zoomed straight down," says DeJoria. "We lost nearly 60% of our revenue almost instantly." [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The author suggests that current and evolving regulations may lead to a positive list and fewer allowed raw materials for hair colouring products in the European Union. INSETS: GLOSSARY OF TERMS;THE CONTENTS OF A SAFETY DOSSIER. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Barbara J. Morley received the Stanley Allured Award for Lifetime Service from the Midwest SCC in November 2013. An emeritus member since 2007, she has held offices including chair, chair-elect, secretary (three terms) and treasurer (two terms), and has served on the newsletter, hospitality, social night, program and Teamworks committees, sometimes as chair. In 2008, she received the Midwest chapter Merit Award. Here, she describes her cosmetic career. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This year's coolest beauty innovations include an app for unlimited blowouts, a super portable makeup line and—yes—pubic hair care. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]