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The Differences Between Leave-on Conditioners and Hair Masks
Do you know the formulation differences between a leave-on conditioner, compared to a regular rinse-off conditioner product, compared to a more intensive hair mask? A hair mask needs to be a highly viscous product that gets applied to the hair, … Continued
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Assessing Preservation Needs for Your Cosmetic Product
It is undeniable that the preservation system is an important part, if not the most important part, in formulations that require it. There are a plethora of cosmetic preservatives and preservative blends available to today’s product development chemist. But with … Continued
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Retinoid Mimics, Derivatives, and Efficacy Boosters
Retinoid mimics and derivatives are currently hot ingredients that claim equal or better skin benefits than Retinol without having undesirable skin effects. Retinol is the best current OTC skin repair ingredient and the gold standard for treating the signs of … Continued
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