by Shani Vermeulen | Apr 20, 2021 | Blog, Functional ingredients
Olivamidopropyl betaine, derived from olive oil, makes it easier to boost the viscosities of natural and sulphate-free shampoos. Besides having good foaming and cleansing action, a good quality shampoo needs a set of rheological properties that will allow it to flow...
by Shani Vermeulen | May 4, 2020 | Blog, Functional ingredients
Assessa’s unique process converts solid fruits to odourless, colourless fruit extracts. There’s a significant difference between the Assessa Frulix range and traditional extracts that are available in the personal care industry. The Frulix range of extracts is...
by Shani Vermeulen | Apr 23, 2019 | Blog, Skin Care
Hypnea pseudomusciformis (formely musciformis), the source for Hypskin, is an environmentally, socially and economically sustainable seaweed. A study that was recently conducted in north-eastern Brazil where the Hypnea pseudomusciformis was farmed, confirmed a...
by Shani Vermeulen | Dec 23, 2018 | Blog, Functional ingredients
The stability of emulsions are determined by the particle size of the droplets and the interfacial tension between the water and the oil phases. Many of the actives we need on our skins are delivered via emulsions which consist of water, emollients, actives,...
by Shani Vermeulen | Dec 20, 2018 | Blog, Functional ingredients
The refractive index between the different phases affects the appearance of emulsions. Emulsions are formed when one phase (i.e. oil as the internal phase) is suspended in another phase (i.e. water as the external phase). The bulk of the diameter of the droplets is...
