Tech Library - retinyl palmitate

Oct 27, 2010 | Article

Palm is fast becoming the biggest issue for the cosmetic chemist as more and more companies seek to create a gap between their brand and images of rain forest devastation. While it is relatively...

Mar 3, 2008 | Article

New technology for skincare products

By Imogen Matthews

The skincare market has come a long way from basic water-in-oil formulas. Traditionally, it went that the thicker the cream, the better it moisturised. This premise has been blown away by new light...

Aug 1, 2007 | Article

Trends – Men's Grooming Market

The cosmetics and personal care markets are changing constantly. So when I want to review the current trends, I do a quick Google search for the particular market I am interested in. I recently did...

Jul 17, 2007 | Article

Trends – Serums versus Treatment Products

Serums for the face and body are used to treat specific skin conditions such as acne, wrinkles, skin redness or other skin problems. These serums are much more potent than conventional treatment...

Jun 28, 2007 | Article

Making Skin Look and Feel Good

By Nick Morante

From a very early age we are taught that having smooth, clear facial skin is a sign of physical attractiveness, beauty and youth. However, as we get older, maintaining that healthy glow becomes more...

Jun 15, 2007 | Article

At-Home Spa Treatments

When we talked about the spa market not too long ago I mentioned all the amenities that are offered to pamper women (and men) after a long day of work or running around doing whatever, or just to...

Apr 19, 2007 | Article

Lip Gloss for Weight Loss

By Nick Morante

Here's a new twist on an old subject. I know all of you will say that you saw this in Cosmetics & Toiletries, but I saw it in a couple of other places as well. And it is definitely worth writing...

Mar 8, 2007 | Article

Skin Aging and Makeup Products

By Nick Morante

There are two types of skin aging that all cosmetic chemists should know about. The first is controlled mostly by heredity and occurs over time and with age. It is manifested by a loss of collagen...

Jan 8, 2007 | Article

December '06 Newsletter Editorial

As the market for anti-aging products continues to grow, consumers are seeking sophisticated techniques that harness the combined power of science and aesthetics to provide the desired cosmetic...

Nov 27, 2006 | Article

Natural Colors

By Nick Morante

have been reading a lot of information and speaking to quite a few people regarding natural colorants as I plan to use them to create a color pallet for natural cosmetics. I am not surprised to hear...