Tech Library - ingredients silicones

Oct 17, 2012 | Article

Hair generally can be straight, wavy, curly, or kinky. A human hair strand includes three concentric layers known as the cuticle (a thin, outer-most shell), the cortex (the main body of the hair)...

Dec 23, 2008 | Article

New Potential Delivery Systems for Cosmetics?

By Nick Morante

I am an avid reader of technical trade journals and magazines in associated and allied industries. That is why I find it very difficult to keep my mouth shut. There's just so much out there. For...

Apr 24, 2007 | Article

Naturals to Nutraceuticals, Sun Care Revolutionized, Plus Sunscreen Symposium Plans Underway

The market for sun care products is thriving. Research has shown new technological synergies producing greater efficacy, and oral supplements gaining popularity as nutraceuticals become more widely...

Apr 23, 2007 | Article

NATURAL VALUES, part-2

By Barbara Olioso

After looking at the market trend in the natural field I am going to talk about how to translate the natural concept in technical terms from the purest to the modern definitions, what it means to...

Apr 5, 2007 | Article

The History behind Glitter Effect Pigments

By Nick Morante

I am going to provide a little more insight and technical information on glitter effect pigments. It seems that there should be an alternative to the pearls currently on the market in order to...