For the beginning cosmetic chemist, heres a primer of the science, art and the secret tricks of the trade to create great hair shampoo, body wash and hand soap.
Demand for ecofriendly products has never been greater and suppliers are answering the call with an array of productsall the while wondering what does it mean to be green?
There are plenty of PSAs and UV-blocking technologies these days, but do consumers really understand that application of broad-spectrum protection needs to be a daily pursuit?
Recent patent activity in color cosmetics is summarized in this article. Trends toward natural-looking makeup, iridescence and transfer-resistance are evident.