Tech Library - ingredients pigments

Nov 26, 2008 | Article

My background is color cosmetics but I tell everyone that this does not include hair colors. But color for the sake of its chemistry has always been a very important part of my background...

Jan 2, 2008 | Article

Henna Dye - Origin, uses, chemistry and allergic reactions

By Vispi Kanga

Henna or Hina (Lawsonia inermis, syn. L. alba) is a flowering tall shrub, 2-6m high. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of southern Asia, Africa and northern Australasia. Pure or green...

Aug 20, 2007 | Article

Natural Colorants

By Nick Morante

Since all the rage is natural ingredients, why not go more in detail with natural colorants? If I were in Europe, I could use any colorant I want, natural or synthetic, in almost any cosmetic...

Aug 10, 2007 | Article

A Brief History of Lipstick

By Nick Morante

Lipstick in some shape or form has been around for as long as recorded time. The ancient Egyptians probably invented lipstick. From their paintings we can see highly stylized and painted faces...

Jun 8, 2007 | Article

Global Beauty Secrets Revealed

A wave of new products, tips and techniques has swept the international beauty community. Color palettes designed for all complexion tones, treatment products that target sensitive, oily, dry...

Mar 26, 2007 | Article

Types of Hair Coloring

By Nick Morante

Although my expertise does not lie in hair coloring, I am frequently approached about the subject as some people believe that this topic falls into the category of color cosmetics. So I will comment...

Sep 11, 2006 | Article

Effect of New Regulations on Hair Coloring Products in the EU

By R.J.W. Hefford

It is likely that over the next few years a significant number of hair dye materials will be lost to the formulator as a final "hair dye positive list" is created. This means, at best, that products...