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Jan 29, 2007 | Article
As promised, this article will tell you a little bit about building colorant files to use for the formulation and correction of color cosmetic products using instrumentation...
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Jan 26, 2007 | Article
As well as seeing the FDA send out warning letters to potential violators of the US cosmetics laws and regulations, cosmetics and personal care companies do at times request product recalls when...
Jan 25, 2007 | Article
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...
Jan 22, 2007 | Article
This is a continuation of the previous section. Here we will describe the specific measurement conditions for each common color cosmetic product type and the method by which color difference can be...
Jan 19, 2007 | Article
So you still can't find oil soluble active ingredients to put into a lipstick? That's a shame. I find it hard to believe, but who am I to call anyone a liar? So let me try and help a little by using...
Jan 18, 2007 | Article
On the rise is the need for teaching and training in the very specialized field of cosmetics formulation. This is a very difficult task because there are many obstacles to overcome. There are many...
Jan 15, 2007 | Article
Let's talk a little more about measuring color using instrumentation. In past articles we have explained the different types of geometries available in color measurement instruments, as well as the...
Jan 12, 2007 | Article
Color additives are subject to a strict system of approval under United States Law. Except in the case of coal-tar hair dyes, failure to meet U.S. color additive requirements causes a cosmetic to be...
Jan 8, 2007 | Article
I like to call this section "COLOR – Beyond Cosmetics". Every day I keep telling people that color usage in the cosmetics business is only a very small part of a much larger industry. Colors...
Jan 5, 2007 | Article
Gifts based on Cosmetic and Personal Care products have always been popular during the Holiday season. High on the list of gifts would be makeup sets or kits and fine fragrance products...