The polarity of an oil determines how strongly it will be attracted or repelled by another molecule or compound. In a similar way that polarity plays a major role when oil (non-polar) and water (highly polar) separate when mixed, the…
The interdependent relationship between the hair and the scalp is often overlooked – the hair protects the scalp against UV radiation, moisture loss, and the environment, while the scalp hosts the hair follicles as incubators for the preemergent hair fibers.…
Fossil evidence from 150 million years ago proves that honeybees have been around longer than humans. This is probably also why they are the most studied creatures by humans after mankind. Ancient civilisations used honey in food and medicine and…
Consumers are always looking for cleaner, more natural, and simpler cosmetic products that still have that luxurious, captivating feel and effect complicates things for formulators. Fortunately, ASSESSA, offers the Carbogreen range – a selection of natural, eco-certified thickeners for use…
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…
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 based on exclusive…
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 sustainable route for various industries, including the…
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…
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…