Tech Library - cyclomethicone

Sep 21, 2011 | Article

A common problem with many types of makeup is that it is detrimental to the skin. Many types of makeup have a tendency to clog the skin's pores, and facilitate the formation of pimples. Additionally...

Jul 23, 2009 | Article

Film Forming – Methods and Materials

By Nick Morante

Film forming properties are very important in the cosmetics and personal care industry. Products must contain film formers in order to perform as described and advertised. Film formers provide...

Dec 26, 2007 | Article

Lead in Lipsticks?

By Nick Morante

From time to time I have the pleasure of receiving e-mails and other types of notifications warning me as well as other readers to beware of certain cosmetic products as they contain (or are made)...

Feb 8, 2007 | Article

Formulation of Mascara

By Nick Morante

Mascara is probably the most difficult product in the color and decorative cosmetics category to formulate. It is difficult in that there are multiple facets of the product that must come together...

Jan 25, 2007 | Article

Children's Products - Part 2

By Nick Morante

Since this subject seems to have a much wider scope than people may realize, it forces me to create additional parts on this subject so that we can expand on this all-important subject. In my...

Nov 17, 2006 | Article

Basic Rheology

By Nick Morante

For many of us, rheology is the science that deals with the characteristics of flow. For some of us it is a word that is difficult to say and spell. To describe rheology as simple as possible, it is...