Mar 24, 2010 | Article
By Nick Morante
Hardness and break strength are properties of a cosmetic product to withstand the normal (and sometimes abnormal) stresses that these products are put under or exposed to by the consumer. These two...
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Feb 3, 2010 | Article
By Nancy Jeffries
Home Fragrance, within the larger category of Air Care, meets a wide range of consumer demands. From freshening the air to create a pleasant household environment, to setting a mood for holiday or...
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...
Oct 17, 2007 | Article
By Imogen Matthews
The launch of Origins Organics signals a new phase in the development of natural and organic beauty products. No longer the domain of small cottage-industry brands, whose owners mix products in...
Aug 1, 2007 | Article
The cosmetics and personal care markets are changing constantly. So when I want to review the current trends, I do a quick Google search for the particular market I am interested in. I recently did...
Jul 6, 2007 | Article
Mineral oils are aliphatic hydrocarbons and are the product of the petroleum distillation process. They are available in many grades differing mainly in viscosity. Essentially they are liquid...
Apr 5, 2007 | Article
Ozokerite Wax is a bituminous coal product and is of mineral origin. It is found near petroleum deposits in Poland, Austria and Russia, and in the United States in Utah and Texas. Ozokerite is...
Jan 11, 2006 | Article
By Melanie Henson
Last year, Happi reported a downward trend in sun care sales for 2003 despite heavy marketing efforts and UV-education initiatives. That's all in the past now-suntan product sales increased 2.3% to...