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By: TOM BRANNA

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Eastman AQ 38S Improves Sunscreen Protection

Eastman AQ 38S water-dispersible polymer improves water resistance of sunscreens. Eastman Chemical Company offers Eastman AQ 38S to deliver sunscreen protection while holding up to the challenges of surf, sand and sweat. The water-dispersible polymer also contributes to even skin coverage in lotion and pump-spray variations. Eastman AQ 38S is added to the water phase so that emulsifier usage can be reduced. By reducing the total oil-phase content in the formulation less oily sunscreens result. More info: www.eastman.com

Croda Launches a Variety of Products


Recently Croda launched OptaSense, a line of rheology modifiers and conditioners. Comprised of seven products, the OptaSense range of polymers improves the sensory appeal or personal care products. Optasense (RMA50, RMA52, RMA53, RMC70) liquid dispersion polymers allow for the creation of simple creams and lotions while Optasense G40 provides an economical solution for clear gel systems. These liquids aid in stabilizing emulsions and suspensions while offering temperature independent thickening.

They can be added in the water phase, oil phase or at the end of the batch to adjust viscosity.
Croda also offers OptaSense CP6 and CP7 to provide conditioning benefits to both hair and skin care applications. CP6 is suitable for relaxers, hair dyes and bleaches, while CP7 is a foam stabilizer offering compatibility with anionic, nonionic and amphoteric surfactants. Both conditioning polymers function well in conditioning by adding shine and softness to the hair and increase spreadability on the skin.

Croda home care recently introduced Crodasoft TZ, designed to improve the softness of facial and toilet tissue, is formulated using naturally derived raw materials and is free of mineral/paraffin oil and silicone. It is an excellent vehicle for active ingredients or botanicals. Crodasoft TZ was developed for application onto the surface of dried facial or toilet tissue during rewinding or converting. More info: www.crodausa.com

Bradford Soap Works Delivers Wash-On Technology


Wash-On is the first open platform  system to make possible the effective delivery of active ingredients in bar soaps enabling them to become attracted to the skin. Partnered with Aquea Scientific, Ventura, CA, Bradford Soap Works Inc. West Warwick, RI has created the first cleansing bar proven to deliver an SPF 5. Wash-On uses a highly charged cationic system that enables a high deposition of active ingredients on the skin. The composition is a combination of siliconated capsules, positively charged by a polyquaternium barrier, and a specialized siliconated mixture.

Though traditional surfactants remove oil from skin and hair, Wash-On uses encapsulated active ingredients in micron-sized particles and enables them to be delivered through cleansing and lathering products. Active ingredients are delivered to the skin through the use of patented proprietary carriers. Protein binding properties adhere to the skin’s surface and allow for minimal rinse-off.
The Wash-On system can be used in cleansing bars with a pH range of 5-6.5%. Wash-On will not affect the integrity of the host formula and is undetectable on the skin, leaving no noticeable residue. Wash-On can potentially be used for the delivery of any active ingredient, ranging from sun protection to anti-aging, anti-acne, moisturization, whitening and OTC pharmaceuticals.
More info: www.bradfordsoap.com

New from R.T. Vanderbilt Company Vanatural Bentonite


Vanatural is natural bentonite clay,  water-washed for purity and performance. It is a suspension stabilizer, emulsion optimizer, and rheology modifier for topical products, suited for natural personal care products. More info: www.rtvanderbilt.com

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