Hair loss is a major concern to most consumers. This happens when scalp becomes greasy but hair too dry. For Asian people, an average daily hair fall of between 20 to 30 strands isconsidered normal provided it is being equally and immediately replaced (Chung, 2000). It is important for those who have this problem to […]

Insecticides comprise about 18% of the total pesticides marketed in Malaysia in which more than 55% of the insecticides are in the form of solvent-based formulations or emulsifiable concentrates (EC) (MCPA, 2002). In recent trend, the end-users/operators in agriculture sectors increasingly require safer and more convenient pesticide formulations such as water-based emulsion (EW) instead of EC-insecticide […]

The development of baby care products has always presented the cosmetic formulator with a significant challenge, principally because of the specific requirements. Baby care toiletries, which are necessarily designed to keep the infant clean, comfortable and healthy, must be formulated with safety requirements in mind (Justin, 1995). One aspect of safety that concerns consumers can […]

The development of baby care products has always presented the cosmetic formulator with a significant challenge, principally because of the specific requirements. Baby care toiletries, which are necessarily designed to keep the infant clean, comfortable and healthy, must be formulated with safety requirements in mind (Justin, 1995). One aspect of safety that concerns consumers can […]

The oldest cleaning agent, soap, may be adequate for cleaning hands at home. More powerful hand cleaners are needed for stubborn stains while a milder but effective yet easy to handle hand cleaner is needed for anyone on the move. Palm-based waterless hand cleaner (WHC) is a product designed not only to clean but to […]