Just like for many other things, we tend to like and forget certain formulation technologies. Let’s focus on the example of cerates. This term comes from the Latin word ceratus: according to …
Volatile oils 2: will or opportunity?
In a recent article, we were mentioned about the interest that a particular ingredient has in relation to its properties: isododecane. Isododecane is a low molecular weight isoparraffin (170) which …
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Nourishing Creams
As a professional, like me, you must have met people who talked to you about “nourishing creams”. It is quite a common, even ordinary term. But every time you need to describe what it refers to, maybe …
Les Cosmétolégumes®
As what we call “cosmetofood” is back in the spotlight, most of you must have never heard this rather odd term: “Cosmetolégumes” (“cosmetoveggies”). And yet, it refers to an interesting project which …
Boric acid and Bore derivatives
By following this link you will find an interesting development made by Laurence Coiffard and Céline Couteau on a particular ingredient, the boric acid. Long used in many preparations, it is one of …
“Volatile” oils in cosmetic formulas
The term “volatile oil” may sound a little odd, but it is probably the one that best designates a particular type of ingredients in formulation. Why odd? Because the notion of oil is rarely associated …
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