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Since 2012, beauty and personal care launches targeting men have increased globally by more than 70 percent according to Mintel. The report claims that 58% of men aged 18 to 24 and 63% aged 25 to 34 … [Read More...]
On December 10th – 11th, 2015, I attended the SCC’s 70th Annual Scientific Meeting and Technology Showcase in New York City. Each year, the gathering features the top experts in the industry and … [Read More...]
The average SPF efficiency (SPF/1% sunscreen used) of a day-wear photo-protecting product sold in the U.S. is only around 1.8, while that of a beach product is 2.5. A good SPF booster can … [Read More...]
Very few properties of ingredients are more important to a formulator than polarity, and no concept has helped me more over the years to solve formulation problems. Polarity can affect solubility, … [Read More...]