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Emollients are among the most common ingredients used in personal care formulations. The word emollient is derived from the Latin word mollis or molle, which means soft, pliable, and … [Read More...]
Water is the most important, unusual, and underappreciated ingredient used in personal care. It is also one of the most peculiar materials found in nature with over 74 reported scientific anomalies1. … [Read More...]
The retinoids are a class of oil soluble compounds related to vitamin A including Retinol, Retinal, Retinoic acid and Retinyl esters. Carotenoids, like Beta Carotene, are sometimes referred to as pro … [Read More...]
Each year I identify and summarize what I think are some of the best new active and excipient formulation technologies. In 2016, natural based, sustainable ingredients continue to be a hot area for … [Read More...]