Apr 22, 2013 | Article
By Nancy Jeffries
Sun care has come a long way since the days of reflective mirrors and baby oil. Consumer consciousness has been raised, advances in R&D achieved, and educational initiatives forged by numerous...
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Jan 26, 2011 | Article
By Nick Morante
As I mentioned in my Community Insights a couple of weeks ago, it's been a very productive year for SpecialChem in terms of education and participation. The most impressive area which SpecialChem...
Nov 17, 2010 | Article
The subject of nanotechnology is continuously being discussed in all cosmetic circles. It is a very important subject that will ultimately determine the future of new cosmetic product development...
Aug 19, 2009 | Article
The use of treatment ingredients in makeup and other decorative cosmetics has become more prevalent in recent times. But what do we consider treatment ingredients? On many occasions I have been...
May 26, 2009 | Article
With global warming a factor for increased sun exposure, and UV damage to skin, hair and overall health, direct correlates, manufacturers and scientists are finding ways to educate consumers about...
Jul 6, 2007 | Article
The field of nanotechnology when applied to the cosmetics and personal care industry first emerged over 40 years ago. The first applications were with moisturizing creams that included liposome...
Jun 8, 2007 | Article
In recent years we have been bombarded by reports of the extreme dangers of Sun and UV Exposure. We are also told that we should protect ourselves as much as possible from the dangers of skin cancer...
Mar 12, 2007 | Article
I've done a little reading on Nanotechnology to find how it really fits into the work we do in the cosmetics and personal care industry. Not much is being written on this subject in relation to...
Feb 23, 2007 | Article
Naturals, naturals, naturals. That's all I (we) hear about. I hate to beat a dead horse but this subject will never go away. I started contributing technical articles and editorials for SpecialChem...
Feb 2, 2007 | Article
Powders are sometimes the messiest of the color cosmetic products that formulators have to work with. They are dry particulates that are designed to cover the skin with color and effect as well as...