Dow Corning’s Cosmetic Powder Masks Wrinkles

The new Dow Corning 9701 Cosmetic Powder absorbs sebum and provides a a smooth, powdery feel, according to the company. It provides formulators new options in addressing the growing premium skin care market.

A spherical silicone elastomer powder coated with silica, Dow Corning 9701 Cosmetic Powder (INCI name: Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer [and] Silica), can be used in a wide range of color cosmetic, skin care and sun care products.

The composition absorbs fluid and enables the powder to flow freely without agglomeration, providing superior handling and processing ease. Easy dispersion in different media—even in the presence of pigments—makes it possible to introduce the product into a wide variety of formulations without using sophisticated processes or equipment. In addition, Dow Corning 9701 Cosmetic Powder shows very low sensory threshold values with a pleasant, non-tacky, silky and powdery feel on the skin. More info: www.dowcorning.com/personalcare.

Corwood and BioZone Launch QuSomes

In conjunction with BioZone Laboratories, Corwood Laboratories is now offering QuSomes, a next-generation delivery system for cosmetic and personal care products that has been proven to outperform liposomes in the marketplace.

“QuSomes are the next generation of nanotechnology and are destined to make their mark in our industry among cosmetic and personal care manufacturers,” said Vincent Penna, vice president, sales and marketing.

Corwood and BioZone established a “blue sky” research and development team, known as the Advanced Technology Advisory Board (ATAB), whose goal is to discover and apply new technologies to the cosmetic, personal care and pharmaceutical industries. More info: Vincent Penna, Corwood Laboratories: (631) 273-7373; E-mail: [email protected].

EMD Introduces New Pigment Technology

New pigments for cosmetic applications have been introduced by EMD Chemicals Inc., the North American Specialty Chemicals affiliate of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany.

Under the brand name Xirona, Merck KGaA has developed several color travel pigments based on mica and silica for innovative pearlescent pigments. Xirona Golden Sky is represented by a high luster and color travel that changes depending on the angle.

Bi-functional pigments starring Timiron BF-1001 combine the properties of pearl luster pigments with the microbiological stabilization of cosmetic formulations.

The development of the Timiron BF-1001 pigment improves the microbiological stability of cosmetic formulations and multi-purpose skin care activities and provides a safe toxicological profile and easy formulation.

Timiron BF-1001 provides microbiological stabilization. Tests show that cosmetic formulations with 2% Timiron BF-1001 showed very encouraging results. Because Timiron BF-1001 influences the overproduction of microorganisms of the normal skin microflora, it is ideal for skin care products.

Timiron BF-1001 has a particle size range of 5–25 µm. According to the company, it can be easily incorporated into water and oil based systems, and is pH and thermally stable. More info: www.emdchemicals.com.

Rohm and Haas’s Floor Polish Meets Green Seal Requirements

Duragreen, Rohm and Haas’ metal-free floor polish formulation (MF 1-2) meets all the environmental and performance criteria of the Green Seal Environmental Standard for floor care products (GS-40).

Duragreen MF 1-2 is a metal-free floor finish polymer with a novel chemistry designed to deliver high gloss, excellent durability and detergent resistance. It is also virtually odor-free which makes it ideal for patient care facilities, such as hospitals and nursing homes. Duragreen MF 1 is part of the Duraplus line of high-performance floor care products offered by Rohm and Haas.

McIntyre and Corn Products Market Starch-Based Ingredients

McIntyre Group Ltd. is working with Corn Products International, Inc., to deliver starch-based ingredients to the multinational personal care market.  

Through cooperation with Corn Products International, McIntyre will combine a base of personal care raw materials made from starch with its customary technical support to provide formulators with cost-effective options.

McIntyre has launched the new Mackaderm line of leave-on skin care raw materials, featuring Mackaderm Asto-Dry. Mackaderm Asto-Dry is an essential aesthetic aid imparting a velvety feel to skin care formulations.  It is a naturally derived starch polymer manufactured by Corn Products International and is made from a waxy corn characterized as non-genetically modified, a distinguishing attribute in the personal care market. The product is now available in commercial quantities worldwide. More info: www.mcintyregroup.com; www.cornproducts.com.

Natural Active Introduced by Eastman

NutriLayer (INCI: Oryza sativa [rice] bran butter), a premium natural active ingredient for topical skin and face creams, sun screens and lip care, is a powerful antioxidant that nourishes, soothes and protects the skin.

Extracted from non-genetically modified organic rice (GMO), NutriLayer is not chemically altered and delivers high concentrated moisturizing and antioxidant benefits of rice bran. The natural ingredient also contains rice bran wax, squalene, phytosterols, tocopherols and tocotrienol—multiple forms of vitamin E that help slow the oxidation of skin’s natural lipids and moisturizers. More info: www.eastman.com.

Dow Introduces New Surfactants and Aerogels

The flexible properties of Dow Chemical Company’s Tergitol L Series Nonionic Surfactants offer flexible defoaming, wetting and emulsifying properties. This makes the series ideal for use in applications such as cleaning products.

The surfactants offer excellent solvency, low foam characteristics and broad compatibility with formulation additives. They also provide good thermal and chemical stability, are miscible in various organic liquids and are liquid at room temperature with little or no odor. The Tergitol L Series surfactants available in North America include four biodegradable grades: Tergitol L-61, L-62, L-64 and L-81. A fifth grade, TERGITOL L-101, does not comply with the European detergent regulation but is an efficient foam control agent in aqueous environments.

Dow’s VM-2270 Aerogel Fine Particles and VM-2260 Aerogel Beads are a new class of multifunctional hydrophobic silica particles that are efficient oil-phase thickeners and also act as excellent sebum absorbers in skin creams. More info: www.dowcorning.com or www.dowsurfactants.com; (800) 447-4369.

PolyPack Announces Innovation in Tray Erector

PolyPack, Tampa Bay, FL, introduced a new series Automatic Tray Loader/Former. These systems accept products, automatically divide them into different lanes and index them to create 6, 12 or 24 bundles. They load the collated product atop a pre-dispended corrugated tray blank, allot hot melt glue, fold the tray flaps and compress and square the product/tray combination for discharge to an integrated Polypack shrink wrap machine. Products are stabilized and controlled throughout the process.

Polypack’s machines are constructed from durable stainless steel and can be integrated with a Polypack shrink wrapper to provide a secure, protected package ready for distribution or retail sale. Key features include a smooth continuous motion, up to 50 cycles/minute, modular collation devices and a Nordson hot melt system to meter the adhesive at the tray’s corners. More info: www.polypack.com.

Sophim Introduces Oil-Free Vegetable Waxes

The Phytowax range from Sophim is derived from olive oil. The olive oil is transformed into Cerester (liquid wax esters) then a hydrogenation of the product creates Phytowax.

Sophim provides seven various Phytowax products with specific melting points from 770F to 1350F (250C to 570C). It offers a non-greasy and non-tacky feel, is odorless and has very good stability to oxidation. More info: www.sophim.com.

Croda Presents New Ingredients for Personal Care

Croda launched a number of new ingredients: Super Sterol Liquid, Crodasperse, Lustreplex and Cromage Passiflora.

Described as an exceptional emollient that displays a high affinity for the skin, Super Sterol Liquid is capable of imitating and augmenting many of the functions carried out by the skin’s natural lipids. It imparts effective skin conditioning, repair, protection and moisturizing benefits, according to Croda.

Crodasperse is a new dispersing agent developed for inorganic UV filters and color pigments. It claims to optimize the dispersal of titanium dioxide and zinc oxide to achieve maximum UV protection, minimal skin whitening and enhanced skin feel. It can also be used to create color cosmetics with high pigment loadings using low shear mixing.

Lustreplex is a patented quaternary conditioning agent specially designed to deliver visible results from all shampoo systems, including clear products. The products promises to maintain the hair’s natural luster, often lost during shampooing, and to effectively condition without dulling or build-up.

Cromage Passiflora 30 is an exfoliant obtained from the seeds of the passion fruit that grow in the Amazon. Cromage Passiflora removes dead cells from the skin’s surface, helps to prevent uneven tanning when used prior to self-tanning products and stimulates the circulation to encourage new cell generation. More info: www.croda.com.

CIT’s Fiflow BTX Provides Surgical Results

Fiflow BTX from Cosmetics Innovations and Technologies, Sarl, France, is a raw material that acts in multiple levels imparting Botox-like effects without surgery, injections or unwanted side effects. The product is based on a blend of medical grade perfluorocarbons (PFC), which are not drugs, but act as gas carriers.

The performance of Fiflow BTX is based on four mechanisms that permit strong and fast visible results and long-term improvement of age lines. First, the product penetrates the skin quickly and provides a long half-life with different molecular weights. Next, skin volume increases instantly based on the volume structure of PFC’s and their properties. The product offers Botox-type muscle relaxation, immediately improving skin appearance and reducing wrinkles. Finally, Fiflow BTX cleans the cells from CO2, refreshing cellular metabolism. More info: E-mail: [email protected]; www.creationscouleurs.com.

Zenitech Develops New Series of Products

New patented products have been created under the Zenisilk trade name. The new compounds are polyesters based on natural oils that can be engineered to provide advanced skin aesthetics. The products range from a low viscosity oil with a dry skin feel to a moderate viscosity oil having cushion. The products are suggested for use in oily systems.

Another line of products from Zenitech includes Zenerbet, a branch of liquid that lubricates and conditions skin and hair. Zenerbet is a reacted polyester with dimer alcohol, dimer acid and octyl dodecanol, and is a high molecular weight polymer that is launching a new generation of products to replace guerbet derivatives. Zenerbet has a dramatic effect in skin and sun care as well as on dry hair and scalp. More info: www.zenitech.com.

Age Gracefully With Ciba Actives

Ciba Specialty Chemicals has developed three comprehensive product ranges that target aging factors. Tinosorb UV Filters prevent sun-induced skin damage, Tinoderm Moisturizers help maintain the skin barrier and Tinoderm Encapsulated Actives are carried through the skin barrier to improve cell regulation and repair.

Available in Europe only, but on their way to the U.S., Tinosorb UV Filters were developed to ensure safe and effective photoprotection. Also, the filters are compatible with other UV filters. Tinoderm moisturizers are available in the U.S. and offer immediate and long-lasting hydration for better skin barrier functions, according to the company. Tinoderm Encapsulated Actives, also currently available in the U.S., integrate actives into the nanotopes delivery system to facilitate skin repair. More info: www.cibasc.com/homeandpersonalcare; E-mail: [email protected].

Sunjin Presents Properties of New Gels

TSunjin Chemical Company, the Korea-based manufacturer of cosmetic raw materials and surfactants, introduces nine new silicone gels. Sungel C7 releases volatile cyclomethicone to the air and then delivers a soft powdery silicone polymer layer. Both Sungel D20 and Sungel CD20 provide a smooth, silky feel. Sungel CD20 also releases volatile cyclomethicone and absorbs the non-volatile excess facial sebum. A thickening agent stability enhancer, Sungel CP20 reduces the oil feel and tackiness of petrolatum. Sunjin’s Sungel 1125 and Sungel 439 improve formulation stability, as well as provide a smooth feel. The new Sungum 115 is a silicone film former and gum blend. It enhances shine and softness and provides improved manageability and conditioning. SJ 906 Silicacone Powder and SJ 1096 Silicacryl Power both provide excellent oil and sebum absorption and reduce the tackiness of formulations. More info: www.sunjinchem.com; E-mail: [email protected]; 82-31-494-6322(300).

Arkema Creates New Orgasol Lines

Orgasol Soft Focus for cosmetic formulations was created to optically lift wrinkles. Its narrow particle size distribution makes its way into wrinkles to lift skin. Orgasol Touch provides creamy, light and non-greasy formulas. The product’s unique structure reduces the greasy and oily nature associated with skin care creams and sun lotions.

Produced by direct polymerization using an Arkema exclusive process, Orgasol ultrafine polyamide powders feature a very narrow particle size distribution centered between five and 60 microns (depending on grade). More info: www.orgasolcosmetics.com.