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Proteins, Peptides and Collagen in Cosmetics
Proteins, peptides and collagen can have a variety of benefits in skin and hair care formulas – but there are several things you need to consider when choosing which material you will include in your formula to get the best … Continued
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Breakthrough Understanding Developing High Performing Zinc Oxide Sunscreens Using a Technical Modeling Approach
Developing high performing zinc oxide containing sunscreens is among the most difficult challenges facing the cosmetic chemist. Small formulation changes can result in large losses in SPF Need to provide good in use SPF/UVA protection with minimal active migration on … Continued
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Degradability of Silicones
Silicone materials in personal care can provide incredible sensory and performance attributes that struggle to be replicated fully by naturally derived materials. Silicones also have an undeservedly bad reputation from misinformation on the internet. Some of this is from misunderstandings … Continued
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