Tech Library - ingredients antimicrobials

Mar 12, 2014 | Article

Usnic acid and usnate salts are known for use as topical antimicrobial agents. Some, for example copper usnate, have been found to be active against P. acnes, the bacteria implicated in inflammatory...

Oct 7, 2009 | Article

Bath and Shower Products Add Benefits

By Nancy Jeffries

The Bath and Body market continues to show a shift from bar soaps to liquid soaps and body washes, with many new entries addressing specific benefits. There are natural and organic formulations...

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...

Dec 19, 2006 | Article

Sure It Cleans, But is It Green?

By Tom Branna

The focus is still on efficacy and value, but more customers want to know if the I&I supplies they buy are environmentally-friendly. A list of new ingredients from industry suppliers can be found at...