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Using Spectrophotometers To Develop Multifaceted Colors in Duochrome Cosmetics
Posted on by Ganesh Ramanathan
Duochrome cosmetics are helping consumers create dramatic new looks. Image Source: Unsplash user Bernard Osei Duochrome may sound like something one would find in the automotive industry, but in recent years, it’s made its way into makeup bags around the world. Duochrome refers to a type of color changing makeup that doesn’t actually change color. […]
Analyzing the Color of Scarce and Expensive Pharmaceutical Materials via Small Sample Testing
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Many pharmaceutical companies choose to test small sample sizes when the cost of the product is especially high. Image Source: Shutterstock user Iryna Imago In an ideal world, drug manufacturers could test large batches of any material for color consistency and quality. However, this isn’t a reality for many pharmaceutical companies. Often, the active ingredients […]
Using Spectrophotometers to Eliminate Variations in Right-First-Time Yarn Manufacturing
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A renewed interest in knitting has ushered in an increase in demand for yarn. Image Source: Shutterstock user Studio ART Knitting, once imagined to be a pastime solely for older generations, is undergoing something of a renaissance. Driven by YouTube, Etsy, and lifestyle bloggers, young people are increasingly learning how to knit, creating everything from […]
The Benefits of Simulating Daylight Using UV Control
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UV control allows you to test the color of your products as they are seen under daylight conditions. Image Source: Unsplash user Breather Have you ever noticed that printer paper appears even more brilliantly white when you view it outside in the direct sunlight than it does inside under the the warm glow of an […]
The Benefits of Portable Spectrophotometers for Eliminating Production Line Waste
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Production uniformity is necessary for everything from low-cost products to high-end items. Image Source: Shutterstock user Dukesn The key to eliminating mistakes in any process is eliminating unnecessary steps in the process. This is one of the principles of Kaizen business practices, one of the cornerstones of the Six Sigma approach to manufacturing.1 Designed to […]
Using Spectrophotometers in the Development of Microblading Inks
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Microblading gives thin brows more definition. Image Source: Unsplash user Soroush Karimi Avid tweezing was once all the rage in the 90s and early 2000s. Today, however, fuller eyebrows have come back into style and given birth to a new trend; microblading. Whether it’s aging, long-term hair removal. or simple genetics, some now find their […]
Spectrophotometric Color Measurement Helps Optimize Appeal of Over-the-Counter Medication
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The color of OTC medication influences how consumers perceive its quality. Image Source: Shutterstock user Corinna Haselmayer A man suffering from a bout of heartburn walks into his neighborhood grocery store hoping to find an antacid that will relieve his symptoms. He heads straight for the over-the-counter medication aisle, but he sees that there are […]
Creating Precise Transitions For Color-Changing Makeup With Spectrophotometers
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Color-changing makeup is becoming more complex with advances in technology. Image Source: Unsplash user Joanna Kosinska Color-changing makeup is in the midst of a rebirth. Much like mood rings, these cosmetics change color based on who’s wearing them. Also, like the mood ring, they had their heyday in the 60s—with a brief reappearance in the […]
Understanding Spectrophotometric Measurement Parameters to Ensure Color Consistency
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Color plays an essential role in how we experience the world around us, but the human eye is not enough for accurate, reliable color assessment. Image Source: Unsplash user rawpixel.com Color is powerful. It shapes our perception of the world around us, attracting us, repelling us, warning us, soothing us. In some ways our relationships […]
Spectrophotometers are Essential for Creating Colorful Luggage
Posted on by Ganesh Ramanathan
Brightly-colored pieces of luggage are often easier to identify in busy airports, making these desirable products for frequent travelers. Image Source: Shutterstock user Nick Starichenko A traveler has finally reached his destination after a long international flight. He’s eager to get to his hotel and relax, but first, he has to wait for his luggage […]
Monitoring the Color of Roasted and Cooked Nuts Using On-Line Spectrophotometric Instrumentation
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The color of nuts can be an important indicator of taste and quality. Image Source: Pexels user Tookapic Nuts have served as an important food source across the world for thousands of years. While the consumption of wild nuts is believed to have been common in a number of ancient cultures, nuts were also “one […]