Tech Library - ingredients preservatives

Feb 16, 2009 | Article

A look at the Link between Cosmetics and Breast Carcinogens – Part 1

This information is taken from a number of sources and has been compiled over a number of years so it will be divided into 2 parts. As a cosmetics formulator I find it interesting but very suspect...

Nov 18, 2008 | Article

L’Occitane « les Soins Biologiques à l’extrait d’Olive Bio »

By Laurence Bacilieri

Here is another example of the organic range based on olive extracts with an added touch of originality. Its innovation is a face cream which you can prepare at home and which is stored in the...

Mar 8, 2007 | Article

The Problem with Parabens

By Nick Morante

I do other things besides write articles for SpecialChem. I do have regular clients that I formulate custom cosmetics for. As an experienced formulator, I must be very aware of the fact that the...

Jan 25, 2007 | Article

Formulation of Lipsticks

By Nick Morante

Depending on who you speak to, lipsticks can either be simple to formulate or very complicated. In my opinion they are a little of both. Simple because it is one phase made up of waxes oils and...

Apr 5, 2006 | Article

Cosmetic Products Without Preservatives

A preservative is defined by The European Cosmetic Directive 76/768, amended for the 7th time in 2003 according to Appendix IV, as being: "any substance added as an ingredient to a cosmetic product...