Spain-based ingredients supplier Provital Group has launched Keramare, a new marine active claimed to reconstruct hair from the inside out and add shine.
Scientists based in France studying the surface tension of surfactant mixtures have found that the dramatic increase in tension that affects the production of cosmetic formulations such as shampoo is caused by the comprehensive aggregation of active ingredients.
A team of researchers at consumer goods giant Procter and Gamble have discovered that creating a liquid crystal colloidal structure in a shampoo formulation can significantly enhance the deposition of silicone conditioning actives onto oxidatively damaged...
Researchers from Harvard University have discovered that stabilized emulsions which were assumed to reach equilibrium almost instantly may actually take months or even years for particles in oil-water mixture.
UK-based Oat Cosmetics has launched a natural hair care ingredient for maintaining strength and colour of dyed hair that achieves equivalent results to synthetic products.
Initial research carried out by scientists in Sweden, suggests a combination of peptides could be used to kill yeast that causes dry skin conditions such as dandruff and eczema.
Keracyn obtained from the leaves of artichokes can provide a natural, active, protective and restorative shield for damaged hair, according to a recent study by natural active ingredient company, Provital Group.
Unilever has collaborated with the University of Liverpool to develop renewable ingredients for use in its personal care products as part of its sustainability efforts.
Ingredients manufacturer Inolex Chemical Company says it is targeting natural hair conditioning formulas with what is claimed to be the first ever natural cationic on the market.
A number of hair care finished products and ingredients have been launched in the industry recently that tap into to the growing trend observed in male grooming.
As news leaked this week that L’Oreal is developing a fruit extract pill to prevent gray hair, an expert has cautioned on potential effects to skin and body organs.
Hair care specialist Philip Kingsley has acted on consumer feedback to select a slimline airless dispenser from packaging firm Rieke Dispensing for its latest range of styling products.
Hair care company Brazilian Blowout is being sued in Manhattan Federal Court for $5m by a beautician who is claiming she was sickened by using one of its hair care products, although the company has denied the allegations.
A UK company Doll Hair has developed a breakthrough technology that is based on carbon rods, which claim to ensure hair curling remains in place until the next time it is washed.
The makers of a formaldehyde-free vegan hair smoothing treatment will set up gateway operations in Europe as well as identifying new distribution partners in the US following high interest for its products.
A biodegradable hair conditioner that can be formulated into shampoos, conditioners and leave on products has been launched by ingredients supplier Croda.
Specialty chemicals provider Amyris has established a colloboration with Wilmar International to help it to expand into the global market for surfactants.
M&H Plastics has created the packaging for CRC Innovations latest hair styling product line with the idea of creating a salon look to the at-home products.
At the New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) Suppliers' Day trade show, Dow Personal Care introduced its latest polymer for body wash and conditioning shampoos designed to give more formulation versatility without sacrificing performance...
Phthalate chemicals used in plastics and paraben preservatives in cosmetic manufacturing could be banned following a vote from the French National Assembly.
Cognis active ingredients division Laboratories Serobiologiques has launched a new natural-based active hair care ingredient that targets sensitive scalps and dandruff conditions by regulating sebum production.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been urged to work together with the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to establish if hair smoothing treatments emit unsafe levels of formaldehyde, given the industry outcry over the...
The National Competition Commission has hit the local operators of Procter & Gamble and L’Oreal with multi-million Euro fines over price fixing of professional hair care products in Spain.
Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced that the makers of the Brazilian Blowout hair straightening treatment, has dropped the lawsuit against the Oregon agency.
Scientists are looking into hair-coloring techniques of the future, including nano-sized colorants and substances that stimulate the genes to produce melanin pigment that colors hair, according to a study published in the American Chemical Society Journal.
Cosmetics company Kao is suing Dusseldorf-headquartered Henkel over the sale of its foaming hair care products in Germany and Japan, insisting Henkel is infringing its intellectual property rights.
Speciality chemicals manufacturer Oxea says that fears over the use of phthalate plasticisers has provoked a huge rise in demand for its range of speciality esters.
Japan-headquartered Kao Corporation has accelerated its global product development, with plans to introduce its foam-type hair colour products in Thailand later this year.
France’s health authority (Afsapps) has warned consumers and hairdressers against the use of hair straightening treatments that contain high levels of formaldehyde, and removed a number of products from the market.
The Japanese cosmetics company has acquired the plant-related assets of German hair care manufacturer Reichardt International in order to enhance its distribution in the European market.
Hair dyes made with only natural ingredients could be on the market in two years, according to research teams at the University of Leeds and speciality chemicals company DyeCat.
Hair colour maker Hoyu is set to buy a controlling stake in former Kanebo spin-off company Kracie Holdings for about 25 billion yen ($261m), according to press reports.
Water extracted from organic lemons can help formulators increase the organic percentage of their products, according to French ingredients supplier Gattefossé.
Cognis Care Chemical has chosen the recent IFSCC congress in Barcelona to unveil a number of new ingredients, including natural, active and eco-friendly offerings.
Although the Indian market remains weighted towards basic personal care and cosmetics products, a growing and increasingly affluent middle class is behind the switch to more sophisticated products.
FucoSkin® is a fucoidan-rich extract derived from the brown seaweed Laminaria Japonica, known for its excellent anti-aging and photoprotective benefits....
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