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Introduction
Lacquers, lotions, trends or
treatment, today's hand and foot care market
provides opportunities galore to care for the extremities that serve us so
well. Not only do our nails, hands, and feet merit attention, after all, they
see us through countless hours of working, walking, running, typing and
texting, but innovative products on the market offer value-added benefits,
including moisturizing, anti-aging formulations, antibacterial protection, and fashionable,
safe, colors and finishes.
According to Euromonitor, the
retail value of the global market for nail products, which includes nailvarnishes, enamels, nail varnish removers, treatments, home manicure products,
including cuticle softeners and nail strengtheners, reached $4.9 billion in 2010, with hand
care products, including hand moisturizers, emollients, and soothers and
hydrators for skin prone to redness, irritation, or eczema, reaching $2.3
billion. Nail products
in the US reached $800 million in retail value, and US hand care products
were valued at $110 million.
Euromonitor notes that nail polish was
the fastest growing category in the sector, registering 8% current value
growth in 2009, an improvement on the 7% growth in the previous year. In
addition, the DIY (do it yourself) trend helped drive 9% value growth in nail care products in 2009. Budget conscious consumers continue
to give themselves manicures and pedicures at home, while nail polishes continue
to benefit from new launches. According to Euromonitor, as a result of the
growth in sales, nail products
also saw a flurry of company activity, with, Coty acquiring the OPI nail polish brand.
The idea of repair and healthy
hands, nails, and feet has also impacted manufacturing today, with an emphasis
placed not only on fashion, but healthy ingredients as well. Prestige or
mass, portability for purse or travel, creams, lotions, or gels, caring for
the skin on hands and feet, as well as the nails themselves, has become as
important, if not more so, than fashion colors on fingertips or toes.
Products today offer repairing, anti-inflammatory properties, revitalizing,
aromatherapy, antioxidant protection, and breakthroughs designed to fade
pigmentation, discoloration, and age spots.
eos - the Evolution of Smooth
The handy, pebble shaped dispenser
of the new eos™ Hand Lotion makes it a convenient and easy to use treatment
for hands. It is infused with moisturizing shea butter and oat extract,
antioxidants, essential nutrients, and Vitamins C and E. The product is available
in 97% natural everyday, as well as cucumber formulas, for normal to dry
skin. Key ingredients include aloe, to soothe, moisturize and heal; oat, to
protect delicate, dry, sensitive or irritated skin; shea butter, to soften
and nourish; and Vitamins E and C, to rejuvenate and hydrate the skin.
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Fig. 1: Pebble Shaped Dispenser of the eos™ Hand Lotion
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The formulas are paraben-free, not
tested on animals, non-greasy, and fast absorbing. The brand, eos™, which
stands for evolution of smooth™, is available at major retailers, as well as
www.drugstore.com, and www.Evolutionofsmooth.com, and also offers a selection
of Hand and Body Lotions, Organic Lip Balm Spheres, and Ultra Moisturizing
Shave Cream. The pebble shaped, purse size hand lotion, retails for $3.99.
Dr.'s. Remedy Enriched Nail Polish
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Fig. 2: Dr.'s. Remedy Enriched Nail Polish
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The Dr.'s Remedy brand, which
began selling nail polish
enriched with naturally occurring antifungal ingredients, and vitamins and
proteins known to help with nail discoloration,
in 2006, has created a line of polishes free of toxins. The creation of two New
York-based podiatrists, Dr. Adam Cirlincione and Dr. William Spielfogel,
Dr.'s Remedy offers Enriched Nail Polish
featuring Tea Tree Oil, Garlic Bulb extract, Wheat Protein and Vitamins C and
E. It is said to be the first nail polish
on the market that is approved by the American Podiatric Medical Association,
and is offered in many podiatrists' offices across the nation.
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Fig. 3: Dr.'s. REMEDY Remover, Hydration & Cuticle Oil
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The line is free of toluene, DBP,
and formaldehyde and is enriched with wheat protein, to strengthen nails.
The Tea Tree Oil and garlic bulb extract act as natural anti-fungal
ingredients, and an array of eleven richly pigmented shades, including
Blissful Bronze, Nurture Nude Pink, and Balance Brick, make the line fashion
forward, as well as healthy. AdWill Labs, Inc., which provides the Dr.'s
Remedy line, has also launched a non-acetone Enriched Nail Polish Remover, as well as Dr.'s Remedy® Caress Cuticle
Oil, for stronger, healthier cuticles, and Dr.'s Remedy Hydrating Treatment,
a clear coat treatment to add moisture to dry, brittle nails. Dr.'s Remedy
Enriched Nail Polish
is available for $16 online.
NIA 24™ Sun Damage Repair for Décolletage and Hands
Nia 24®, which launched a line of
skin care products featuring its exclusive Pro-Niacin® molecule,
has released a new anti-aging product designed for the hands, chest, and shoulders. Nia
24® Sun Damage Repair for Décolletage and Hands, which retails for $55,
delivers moisture, improves the appearance of photo-damage on the
décolletage, shoulders, and hands, areas which women know tend to reveal
one's age, and target the skin in those areas to improve smoothness, texture
and tone.
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Fig. 4: Nia 24® Sun Damage Repair for Décolletage and Hands
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Nia 24's Pro-Niacin® molecule has
been shown to improve texture, and reduce hyperpigmentation with continued
use. It is also designed to promote skin cell generation and stimulate the
release of Leptin, known to activate the skin's natural wound healing
response, resulting in a strengthened skin barrier and increased integrity of
the skin. Other features include a complex of licorice, mulberry, and
bearberry extract; white tea, to neutralize free radical activity; squalane, an
olive derivative for lasting hydration; borage oil, to condition; and
Pro-Vitamin B5, to nourish and protect the delicate skin on hands and
décolletage.
Freeman Bare Foot® Repair Collection
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Fig. 5: Freeman Bare Foot Lavender & Mint Healing Foot
Cream
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Bare Foot Repair by Freeman is a
complete range of products specially created to meet the female shoe
fanatic's need. The solution-oriented line offers formulations that combine
active ingredients with natural botanicals and refreshing fragrances to
address such common female foot care needs
as pain, cracked heels, and calluses. Bare Foot Lavender & Mint Healing
Foot Cream, one of a power-packed duo featuring peppermint oil, to soothe and
nourish the skin, and lavender oil, for antiseptic properties and
anti-inflammatory benefits, works to improve skin tone and elasticity.
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Fig. 6: Bare Foot Lavender & Mint Nourishing Hand and
Cuticle Cream
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Bare Foot Lavender & Mint
Nourishing Hand and Cuticle Cream is a rich cream formulated with vitamins,
grape seed extract, and shea butter, to moisturize and rejuvenate dry skin.
Each of the products retails for $3.79, and joins a collection of Freeman
products that include Bare Foot Repair for Cracked Heels, Bare Foot Repair
for Pain Relief, Bare Foot Repair for Callus Softening, and other products
from Freeman Beauty.
Goldfaden is featuring a hand
cream that helps to fade pigmentation, discoloration, and age spots on the
hands. Called Hands-On, the product offers anti-aging ingredients including acetyl glucosamine,nicatinamide,
CoQ10, and retinol, along
with Red Tea, a potent antioxidant, which hydrates the skin.
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Fig. 7: Goldfaden Hands-On Anti-aging Cream
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The product is designed to leave
hands lighter and softer, aid in minimizing the appearance of sun damage, and
provide protection for hands for individuals who spend time outside in the
elements. Acetyl glucosamine helps
with lubrication of the skin, while nicatinamide, a form of Vitamin B, aids
in reducing inflammation of the skin. Organic Red Tea, with Vitamins A, C,
and E helps to resurface, protect, and brighten the skin. Dr. Goldfaden's
progressive hand treatment is a dermatologist-developed anti-age, and
anti-pigmentation hand treatment, and one of a line of preventative and
restorative skin care products from Goldfaden Skincare, since 1967. The
Hands-On Hand Cream retails for $75.
Essie Launches Retro Pastels for Spring
Essie's Spring collection takes
its inspiration from classic French style, with retro pastels offering opaque
coverage with bright, feminine color. The new collection provides a different
spin on neutral, with colors like French Affair, an innocent pink; Coat
Azure, Parisian blue; Sand Tropez;
and Kisses & Bises, all paying homage to 1960s Grench glamour.
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Fig. 8: Essie Spring 2011 Collection
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The Essie brand, which offers more
than 250 nail colors,
plus care and treatment products, features nailpolish that is 3-free, meaning it contains no formaldehyde, DBP
or toluene. Each
shade retails for $8.
Orly Focuses on Vibrant Shades for Summer
Orly's latest collection for
Summer takes its inspiration from the free-spirited attitudes of the iconic
pinup girls, with vibrant, feminine color, jewel-toned glitters and feminine
crèmes. The Pinup Collection offers shades bring a sense of summer fun and
confidence to fingertips and toes.
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Fig. 9: Orly Pinup Lacquers Collection
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Orly Pinup Lacquers retail for
$7.50 each, and are available in Va Va Voom, a pink neon crème; Here Comes
Trouble, sparkle green; Coquette Cutie, a coral crème; and Bubbly Bombshell, purple
glitter. Each shade in the Orly palette is free of DBP, formaldehyde, and
toluene.
Wet n Wild® Launches Fast-Drying Formula
Fashion and a fast-drying formula
are the hallmarks of the new Wet n Wild® Fast Dry Nail Colors that dry in 60 seconds. The innovative collection
features cutting-edge colors, quick-drying formulations, and ManiCurve™
Brush, designed with a flat rod for even liquid dispersion and a rounded
bristle tip to hug nailcurves,
for ease of application and streak-free shine.
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Fig. 10: Wet n Wild® Fast Dry Nail Colors
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The formulation, which features
one-coat coverage, is free of formaldehyde, toluene, and phthalates, and is
available in new shades of vivid color named after favorite television shows.
There's Everybody Loves Redmond, The Gold and The
Beautiful, Teal of Fortune, Saved by the Blue, How I Met Your Magenta,
Silvivor, and Sage in the City. Each retails for $1.99 and is available at
mass retailers and drug stores nationwide.
Hands of Hope by Philosophy
Hands of Hope, by Philosophy, an
intense moisture hand and cuticle cream formulated to help provide
long-lasting moisture, softer hands, and improved skin smoothness, is a quick
absorbing formulation, that restores moisture and protects the hands. Created
to soften and protect hands and cuticles, the non-greasy formula contains
shea butter, sweet almond oil, meadowfoam and sunflower oil, as well as rice
bran oil, to protect and soothe.
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Fig. 11: Hands of Hope by Philosophy
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The 4 oz size retails for $18 and
the 1 oz. is $10. Hands of Hope, by Philosophy is a gentle, hydrating cream
that may be applied liberally, and is designed to give long lasting moisture
for hands and cuticles.
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Fig. 12:Gehwol Med® Salve for Cracked Skin
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Gehwol Med® Salve for Cracked Skin
is one of a number of treatment products from the Gehwol brand, of Germany,
designed to protect the skin and allow it to regain its natural elasticity
and resistance. The salve contains lanolin, vaseline, zinc oxide, panthenol, lavender
oil, eucalyptus oil, menthol, camphor, oil
of rosemary, and bisabolol, which
combine to combat cracked skin and inflammation, particularly on the dry and
brittle skin of the feet.
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Fig. 13: Gehwol Med® Nailand Skin Oil
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Bisabolol and panthenol in
the formulation, help clear up small cracks in the skin and stimulate blood
flow to the skin with oils of eucalyptus, lavender, rosemary and camphor. Menthol cools
and refreshes and zinc oxide has
a mildly disinfectant effect. The salve retails for $11, 2.6 oz, and $40.50,
for 15.50 oz. The brand also features Gehwol Med® Protective and Moisturizing Nail and Skin Oil, with wheat germ and panthenol, to care for
and protect the skin and nails, and clotrimazole to
help prevent athlete's foot. The product is said to improve the appearance
and flexibility of broken nails, as well as prevent inflammation and leave
skin elastic and beautiful. It retails for $12.50, for .5 oz.
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Fig. 14:Gehwol Nail Softener
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In addition, Gehwol Nail Softener, with bisabolol and ethanolamine, is
designed to make hard nails more flexible and help prevent them from growing
inward. The product softens the skin beneath the nail and in the nail fold,
while bisabolol prevents redness and irritation, and smoothes the cuticles.
Gehwol NailSoftener
retails for $10, .5 oz.
Yes To™ Carrots Natural Hand Care
Yes To Carrots Intense Repair Hand
Cream is part of Yes To's new Intense Repair collection, formulated with a
blend of ingredients to soothe, pamper, and soften hands. The 99% natural yes
To Carrots Repair Hand Cream begins with a formula of Allantoin to
provide serious skin protection, and adds soyphytosterols to
retain moisture and reduce inflammation, natural oil to moisturize extra dry
skin, and organic carrots, to protect the skin from external effects.
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Fig. 15:Yes To Carrots Intense Repair Hand Cream
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The organic carrots are rich in
beta-carotene, a natural form of Vitamin A, and the antioxidant properties
protect skin from environmental stresses, while nourishing and maintaining
softness and glow. In addition, soybean relieves dry and itchy skin, as soy phytosterols retain
moisture and strengthen the skin's barrier within 28 days. The allantoin is
an active ingredient derived from the comfrey plant, that helps draw moisture
into the skin to prevent chafed and chapped skin, while it relieve dryness.
The Intense Repair Hand Cream, which is paraben-free and contains no
petroleum, should be massaged into hands in a gentle, circular motion, to
relieve dry skin. It retails for $8.99. In addition to the product's 99%
natural formula, the brand supports the Yes To Carrots Seed Fund, a
non-profit organization which helps make a difference in children's lives
through the cultivation of school gardens.
Fusion Brands' Clean™ Anti-Bacterial Moisturizing
Hand Cream
Fusion Brands' Clean™ Bath &
Body Line has just introduced an innovative Anti-Bacterial Moisturizing Hand
Cream with SafetyDerm® Technology. The product is said to deliver up to
four-hour persistence against bacteria, and is both a hand sanitizer and an
intense moisturizer. Fusion Brands, Inc., the creators of the Clean™ Perfume
line, have introduced Clean anti-Bacterial Moisturizing Hand Cream as a new
innovation in the hand sanitizing category.
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Fig. 16: Fusion Brands' Anti-Bacterial Moisturizing Hand
Cream
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The product's SafetyDerm®
technology features Benzethonium Chloride, suspended
in white wax that bonds to the skin to form a protective barrier. The product
has been clinically tested to prevent bacteria from transferring to and from
skin even after contact, helping to reduce germ contamination between regular
hand washing. Unlike alcohol-based hand
sanitizers, which may diminish the skin's natural moisture barrier, the
hydrating properties of this sanitizer-cream hybrid absorbs quickly into the
skin to keep the hand's barrier function intact. The product contains no alcohol, triclosan, sulfates, propylene glycol, mineral oil, artificial
colors or dyes, and contains no animal ingredients or harsh chemicals. Clean
Anti-Bacterial Moisturizing Hand Cream is available in three scents, Clean
Original, Clean Ultimate, and Clean Shower Fresh,
for $18 each.
Coupled with anti-aging,
moisturizing, and protective properties, hand and foot care continues to meld
fashion colors and style, with health care benefits. It remains a category
that is refreshed by innovation, yet relied upon to provide steadfast results
for the digits that do us proud each day.
Clearly, the category's growth,
which Euromonitor confirms has been abetted by the Do It Yourself trend,
category innovation, and new business activity, is an area that remains
simultaneously quotidian and luxurious, owing, as it does, to the importance
placed on extremities that lead us through our daily lives, and add some
color and freshness to every step and gesture. Portable, medicinal, or
spot-on fashion, hand and foot care adds polish to beauty and health regimes,
from tips to toes.
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Decorative
Cosmetics-Nail Polishes-Pearly Nail Lacquer Tangerine
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 Category
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Decorative
cosmetics/Make-up >> Nail polishes
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Supplier
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EMD Chemicals
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End consumer benefits
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Description
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Pearly Nail Lacquer
Tangerine
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Ingredients
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Phase
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INCI Name
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Quantity (%)
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A
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2.00%
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A
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0.10%
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A
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0.05%
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A
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97.85%
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Properties
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-
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Procedure
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Mix the base,
pearlescent pigment and color dispersions by stirring at 1000 rpm for 10 min.
Avoid introducing
air.
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Decorative
Cosmetics: Hand and Nail Lotion
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Category
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Decorative
cosmetics/Make-up >> Nail treatments
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Supplier
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Croda
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End consumer benefits
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non-greasy
softness
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Description
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A creamy, non-greasy
lotion applies easily and has good rub-in properties. The combination of
esters and waxes help to soften the hands, nails and cuticles. Kerasol
(Soluble Keratin) may help to promote stronger nails by keeping the cuticle
and nail area soft and supple.
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Ingredients
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Phase
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INCI Name
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Quantity (%)
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A
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10.00%
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A
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2.00%
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A
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2.00%
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A
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2.00%
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A
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1.00%
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A
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POLAWAX NF
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1.00%
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A
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1.00%
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A
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1.00%
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A
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to
100.00%
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A
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10.00%
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A
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2.00%
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A
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1.00%
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A
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1.00%
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A
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Perfume, Preservative, Color
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q.s.
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Properties
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-
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Procedure
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1. Heat water phase
(except triethanolamine and Kerasol) to 65-70°C.
2. Heat oil phase to 65-70°C.
3. Add water phase to oil phase whilst stirring.
4. Neutralise with triethanolamine. Stir to cool, adding Kerasol and perfume
at 40°C.
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Decorative
cosmetics: Hand And Nail Cream
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Category
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Decorative
cosmetics/Make-up >> Nail treatments
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Supplier
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Arch now part of
Lonza
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End consumer benefits
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glossy/ultra-glossy
hardening
softness
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Description
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Nails are subject to
drying and cracking and the combination of Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed
Extract & Ceramide 3 and Butylene Glycol & Saccharomyces Extract work
to cement the nail bed into a hard, glossy surface and to soften the cuticle
bed. This rich cream utilizes three different lanolin derivatives (Mineral
Oil & Lanolin Alcohol and Cetyl Acetate & Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol
and Lanolin) to treat the skin and nails. Glyceryl Stearate provides
effective non-ionic emulsification.
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Ingredients
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Phase
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INCI Name
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Quantity (%)
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A
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1.00
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A
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83.10
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A
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0.30
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A
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2.00
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A
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1.00
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A
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3.00
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A
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1.00
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A
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1.00
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A
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1.00
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A
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2.00
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A
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1.00
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A
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1.00
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A
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2.50
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A
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0.10
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Properties
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pH: 5.0 – 6.0;
Viscosity: 43,000 – 53,000 cps
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Procedure
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1. Disperse Carbopol
in water while heating to 75°C. Add Glycerin.
2. Combine Oil Phase ingredients and heat to 75°C. Add to Water Phase with
high-speed agitation.
3. Add AMP-95 to neutralize. Switch to sweep agitation and cool to 50°C.
4. Cool to 30°C and add Butylene Glycol & Saccharomyces Extract and
Germaben II.
5. Adjust pH if necessary.
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Decorative
Cosmetics-Nail Polishes-Pearly Nail Lacquer Strawberry Margharita
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Category
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Decorative
cosmetics/Make-up >> Nail polishes
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Supplier
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EMD Chemicals
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End consumer benefits
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Description
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Pearly Nail Lacquer
Strawberry Margharita
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Ingredients
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Phase
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INCI Name
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Quantity (%)
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A
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1.00%
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A
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0.70%
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A
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0.30%
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A
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2.50%
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A
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1.50%
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A
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94.00%
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Properties
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-
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Procedure
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Mix the base,
pearlescent pigments and color dispersions by stirring at 1000 rpm for 10
min. Avoid
introducing air.
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Decorative
cosmetics: Hand & Nail Cream
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Category
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Decorative
cosmetics/Make-up >> Nail treatments
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Supplier
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Merck KGaA
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End consumer benefits
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Description
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Hand & Nail
Cream
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Ingredients
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Phase
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INCI Name
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Quantity (%)
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A
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2.00
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A
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2.00
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A
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3.00
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A
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0.50
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A
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1.00
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A
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1.00
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A
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1.50
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A
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4.00
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B
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ad
100
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B
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Preservatives
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q.s.
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B
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10.00
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B
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0.50
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B
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1.00
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B
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0.30
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C
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0.30
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D
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0.20
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Properties
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pH value (25°C) :
7.00; Viscosity: 40 000 mPa.s (Brookfield DV-II+, spindle C, 5 rpm, Helipath)
at 25°C; Appearance: white emulsion
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Procedure
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Heat phase A and B
separately to 75°C. Add C slowly to B whilst stirring until a homogeneous
mixture is obtained. At 75°C add A to B/C and homogenize. Cool down to 35°C
and add perfume.
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Decorative
Cosmetics: Natural Nail and Cuticle Oil
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Category
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Decorative
cosmetics/Make-up >> Nail treatments
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Supplier
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Dr. Straetmans
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End consumer benefits
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moisturizing
nourishing
soothing
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Description
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For soft cuticle and
strengthening of nail growth. With Anti-inflammatory activity.
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Ingredients
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Phase
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INCI Name
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Quantity (%)
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A
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30.90%
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A
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10.00%
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A
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10.00%
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A
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28.00%
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A
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10.00%
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A
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10.00%
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A
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0.70%
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A
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0.40%
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Properties
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Appearance: yellow
oil
Stability: More than 3 months stable at 20°C, 40°C and 4°C.
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Procedure
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Add ingredients in
given order and mix until clear
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