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TFS favourite’s science paper this month!



Dr. Roger L McMullen and his team at Ashland explored how different types of cationic guar interacts with hair. Several cationic guar variants with different Molecular Weights (MW) and Charge Densities (CD) were studied.

Dr. McMullen collected enterokinetic permeability data using streaming potential and studied conditioning on hair by combing analysis. The results indicate that MW influences the thickness of the deposited guar layer while higher CD determines conditioning by reducing the combing force. The study additionally took on another layer and investigated cationic guar behaviour on different types of hair.

Congrats Roger and the team for such educational and insightful study! We enjoy working with Ashland’s cationic guars at TFS.

(Source Investigation of the interactions of cationic guar with human hair by electrokinetic analysis, Roger L. Mcmullen 2021)

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Link:

(https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/ics.12704)

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Ingredient of The Month - Micromulse® LB

Our friends at Alchemy Ingredients (alchemy-ingredients.com) have created a stunning and ground-breaking ingredient, Micromulse® LB.

Micromulse® LB helps in the formulation of Micellar Oils, however, what makes it truly special is its ability to keep the formulations transparent. Micromulse® LB is also made from 100% natural ingredients and has been used in Bath Oils, Hair Oils, Massage Masks, and many more products! At the Formulation Studio, we've worked with it and love the textures we’ve created.
We can’t wait to see what other products will feature Micromulse LB!

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