Sud-Chemie introduced Pure Thix nonionic associative thickeners. Recent tests have shown color retention, conditioning and salt tolerance benefits in addition to providing viscosity and emulsion stability for hair care products. Enhanced SPF can be obtained when using Pure Thix and Optigel pure bentonites over conventional rheology packages. It is compatible with zinc oxide for sun care formulations. More info: www.sud-chemie.co.

International Sourcing Partners With Prod’Hyg/Leticc

International Sourcing, Inc. of Franklin Lakes, NJ has partnered with Prod’Hyg/Leticc of Houdan, France as the exclusive distributor to North American markets for the Prod’Hyg line of innovative cosmetic ingredients. Prod’Hyg has been a supplier of cosmetic and pharmaceutical ingredients for over 50 years. The Prod’Hyg line consists of specialty fatty esters, self-emulsifying fatty alcohols and waxes, lipstick bases and additives as well as a complete line of natural unique plant extracts. More info: (201) 560-0111; E-mail: [email protected].

Symrise Research Confirms Anti-Irritant Plant Extracts

The research team at Symrise has succeeded in proving the anti-irritant efficacy of several plant extracts via screening on human skin cells. The plants with the greatest potential were investigated to determine their ability to suppress the production of interleukin-1 alpha and prostaglandin E2.

Based on these findings, Symrise recently launched two state-of-the-art lines of botanical extracts: TCM Extrapone, which draws upon traditional Chinese medicine, and Ayurveda Extrapone, inspired by traditional treatments from India.  

Symrise’s extensive efficacy tests showed that plants with powerful anti-irritant properties included witch hazel, as well as Lonicera japonica (Extrapone honeysuckle flower), Pueraria lobata (Extrapone pueraria root), Sophora japonica (Extrapone sophora flower) and Cyperus rotundus (Extrapone nutgrass root). More info: Cornelia Müller: E-mail: [email protected]; (+49) 40 35 57-1452.

Lonza Launches Geogard Ultra Cosmetic Preservatives

Lonza, Allendale, NJ, announced the launch of Geogard Ultra, a new product to meet increased demand for alternative cosmetic preservatives. With growing concerns over traditional preservatives such as parabens, Geogard Ultra provides a single solution for companies seeking alternatives to traditional preservatives. The product’s global regulatory acceptance, broad-spectrum activity and multifunctionality means it can be utilized in a wide variety of cosmetic products such as shampoos, lotions and skin creams. Unlike traditional cosmetic preservatives, it can be used in cosmetic products that are marketed in major markets around the world including Europe, Japan, North America and South America.

According to the company, this new product helps prevent spoilage by utilizing less aggressive “Hurdle Technology.”  Instead of a harsh, aggressive approach with bacteria and fungi, Geogard Ultra primarily functions by creating a more hostile environment within the formulation for microbes to overcome. Not only does it provide greater utility with its multifunctional action and effective protection against product spoilage, but it can also increase the skin moisturizing capacity of the formulation.

More info: Website: www.lonza.com; www.lonzabiocides.com; Carl Cappabianca: (201) 316-9305; E-mail: [email protected]; Christine Casper: (201) 316-9236; E-mail: [email protected].

Silicone-Based Thickener Offers Multiple Formulation Benefits

The new Dow Corning RM 2051 Thickening Agent is a ready-to-use polymer in a silicone base that thickens and emulsifies, while imparting recognized silicone properties such as smoothness without a greasy or tacky feel.

Available from Dow Corning’s Beauty and Personal Care business, Dow Corning RM 2051 Thickening Agent is a water-in-oil emulsion of aqueous sodium polyacrylate in dimethicone. It is useful in a variety of personal care applications including skin care, sun care, color cosmetics, leave-on hair conditioners and hair styling products.

The new thickening agent contains an inverting agent (trideceth-6), which helps bring the polymer into contact with the aqueous solution of a formulation. When the emulsion is added to water, the polymer expands immediately into the water phase to thicken and stabilize the formulation. As the formulation thickens, the oil phase ingredients are emulsified and stabilized.

The new material carries the INCI designation sodium polyacrylate, dimethicone, cyclopentasiloxane, trideceth-6 and PEG/PPG-18/18 dimethicone. The thickening agent is a useful solution for formulating with elastomers, gum blends and other difficult-to-emulsify silicones. It is also compatible with formulations containing a wide range of mineral and organic oils, esters, sunscreens and vitamins. Dow Corning RM 2051 Thickening Agent can emulsify and stabilize oil phases up to 50%. It can be used in formulations with high solvent content (e.g., up to 30% ethanol, isopropyl alcohol or acetone) or up to 50% glycerin or propylene glycol. Website: www.dowcorning.com/personal care.

Express Tubes Offers Product Catalog

Express Tubes, Inc., Kent, WA, is offering a catalog of its products. The two-sided fact sheet includes information on the dimensions of the company’s aluminum cans, bottles and tubes. More info: Website: www.expresstubes.com; E-mail: [email protected]; (800)-365-4080.

Beraca Launches Skin Care System

Designed for the skin’s health and good feeling, Beracare ARS Body System from Beraca is a 100% natural product that contains plant active ingredients originating from seed oils native of the Amazon region. With anti-oxidant and anti-aging action, it acts against free radicals, promoting hydration and nutrition to the skin.

The main active ingredients include medium-chain triglycerides: essential fatty acids that promote the regeneration of the skin; Flavonoids (anthocyanins): powerful natural antioxidants that protect the skin against the effects of the free radicals and other factors that cause skin damage, accelerating the degenerative and aging processes; Gamma-oryzanol: a natural antioxidants that aids the inhibition of the free radicals and the inhibition of the external factors that cause excessive dehydration of the skin; Omega-6: an essential fatty acid that aids the skin’s structure regeneration process. It promotes a protecting barrier in the skin that allows the reduction of transepidermal water loss, nurturing the skin for a longer period.

The Beracare ARS Body System reestablishes the protecting hydro-lipid layer of the skin, improving the structure of the cutaneous barrier and making it more resistant against external aggressions. The system can be used in cosmetic formulations starting from 1.5% in products for the regeneration, revitalization and nutrition of the skin, such as body lotions, creams, soaps (liquid and bar) and shower gel, according to evaluated properties.

After evaluation, it was determined that Beracare ARS Body System significantly increases the skin’s hydration during the first hours immediately after application and maintains skin’s hydration for a longer period. More info: 55 (19) 34558900; Fax: 55 (19) 34558923; E-mail: [email protected]; www..beraca.com.br.

Sharpics Presents Product for Photography

The D-Flector, a new product from Sharpics of San Diego, CA, resembles a briefcase that opens into a portable photography studio with a seamless white background. It can be used to create web pages, publications, marketing materials, newsletters, graphics, catalogs and more. The D-Flector Portable Photography Studio is available in four sizes and priced from $89.99 to $199.99.

More info: Website: www.sharpics.com; E-mail: [email protected]; (858)780-0072.

Rohm and Haas Introduces Thickener For Surfactant-Based Products

The new Aculyn 38 rheology modifier is more than just a thickener. The microgel structure of Aculyn 38 rheology modifier enables clarity and suspension of particles of all sizes in surfactant-based formulations. Available in an easy-to-use liquid form, Aculyn 38 has wide-ranging compatibility with other cosmetic ingredients.

Aculyn 38 microgels deliver even flow critical to performance and consumer product perception of personal care products. The microgels swell upon neutralization to structure the continuous aqueous phase of the formulation and are easily displaced resulting in rapid sheer thinning flow.

The suspending properties of the rheology modifier also make it ideal for suspending today’s silicone-containing products and antidandruff agents as well as pearlizing agents in a broad range of rinse-off and leave-on personal care applications. In addition, when Aculyn 38 rheology modifier is used as a suspending agent for inorganic actives such as titanium dioxide, manufacturers are assured their spray sunscreens deliver a quick, even spray for effective skin coverage. More info: Website: www.rhpersonalcare.com.

Latest Arrivals from WWP

World Wide Packaging has created a new product catalog. The products range from plastic mass market cases to sophisticated all-metal cases for lipstick, lip gloss and mascara. Other products include eyeliner containers and compacts, pots, jars, bottles and tubes for both beauty and skin care products. They also offer an extensive  array of finishes, in-house decorating, embossing and debossing, metalizing, anodizing and UV coating. More info: Website: www.wwpinc.com; E-mail: [email protected]; (800) 950-0390.