Article Oral care | New applications with beneficial claims to accommodate consumers’ demands are being offered for an ever-expanding oral care industry. This requires not only classic active ingredients but also ingredients of natural origin, together with...
Download With sales of EUR 11.9 billion, Covestro is among the world’s largest polymer companies. Business activities are focused on the manufacture of high-tech polymer materials and the development of innovative solutions for products used in many areas of...
Article Ingredients | Lumicease blue ingredient from Lipotec provides triple photoprotection by preparing the skin for the exposure to solar and artificial blue light, while protecting it during exposure and repairing it in case of light-induced damage.
Article Anti-ageing products are important for the beauty industry, but the attitude towards ageing is changing as healthy living has turned into a megatrend. In Euromonitor’s survey on the major motivations for skin care purchases, “to prevent signs of...
Article Ingredients | 20 years ago Nivea used Q10, an ingredient that fosters skin functions in several ways, for the first time. How does this anti-ageing ingredient work and what are the benefits when combined with creatine?
Article Formulations | It’s a well-known fact that new product development in cosmetics in Europe is inspired by Asian and especially Korean trends. This is also the reason why masks have started to gain tremendously in importance over here. If you are...
Article Interview | What are the main differences between synthetic and natural perfumes? Which challenges can be met and where do restrictions make it impossible to create satisfactory solutions?
Article Product development | This month Michelle Strutton from Mintel features a selection of some of the most interesting fragrance products recently highlighted on the company’s GNPD*.
Article Hair care | Sabrina Mizael from Seppic proves that the emollient ranges Emosmart and Emogreen not only improve hair shine and strength but also serve as an alternative for silicone oil in both rinse-off and leave-on products.
Article Fragrances | Industry experts give inside information about current and future fragrance trends.
Article Product development | Marrying natural ingredients with technologically is gaining in importance and as is the impact of digital on beauty routines.
Article Events | What new findings were brought to light at the latest SCC’s 71st Annual Scientific Meeting & Technology Showcase in New York? Dr Karl Lintner from Kal’Idées gives a concise synopsis of the key take-home messages.
Download Belinda Carli from IPCS explains the differences between the many types of micro-capsules and how to pick the right material for each application. She points out that micro-capsules are often used for visual and other benefits and shows why the...
Download Especially since anti-pollution cosmetics have become a focal point in the development of facial care products, perfecting the skin-cleansing routine has gained tremendously in importance. Our large variety of skin cleansing formulations will show...
Download Natural calcium carbonates are not only a suitable alternative to polyethylene beads in cosmetics and toiletries, but also a versatile option in emulsions and anhydrous formulations. Ana Castellano Gassó of Omya presents calcium carbonate as an...
Article Heike Störmer-Kuk from SpringPool presents today’s most striking trends in textures: lacklustre and tactile on the one hand and light and rich on the other hand. Störmer-Kuk points out why textures are gaining more importance. She explains how...
Article What are the pros and cons of plastic and metal aerosol cans? Dr Nora Schiemann, Consultant for Technopolis Group on the evaluation of the European Aerosol Dispensers Directive on request of the European Commission, explains in her article in...
Article This year’s first ingredients show Cosmetagora was the launch pad for a large number of new anti-ageing and other helpful ingredients, study results and formulation concepts. This January, 175 exhibitors showed their latest ingredients developments...
Article Ingredients | Dr Nora Schiemann from IMCD explains that holistic sun care requires not only sunscreens, SPF boosters, actives for protection against UV damage and the effects of UV, protection against infrared light but also water and salt water...
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Download Are you looking for inspiration? Then this selection of formulations for facial care & colour cosmetics, covering concepts for a broad variety of product categories, is just right for you.
Download With 2016 sales of EUR 11.9 billion, Covestro is among the world’s largest polymer companies. Business activities are focused on the manufacture of high-tech polymer materials and the development of innovative solutions for products used in many...
Article Interview | Dr William Johncock from Symrise talks about the latest findings in sun care and explains what solutions there are to meet them.
Article Futurologist and Trend Watcher Helga Hertsig-Lavocah, who tracks trends across multiple categories to inspire new product development, tackles the abundance of opportunities provided by the current phenomenon of sleep deprivation.
The company announced collaboration with ExoLab Italia, a start-up specialising in plant-derived exosomal technologies from Italian organic fruits...
Aptar Beauty provides dispensers and promotional products to match the signature look of the Gaultier “Divine” range. With its sophisticated...
ROELMI HPC The company is thrilled to introduce the rebranded line of outstanding texture enhancers now known as EMotion. This rebranding initiative...
Momentive Performance Materials, Inc. (Momentive), presents Harmonie GB-2301 blend – a new ingredient that further expands Momentive’s range of ...
With a clear insight into our consumers’ needs, Lipoid Kosmetik presents usNeo. It is a highly potent, selective and microbiome-friendly cosmetic...
Givaudan, the global leader in fragrance and beauty, is thrilled to announce the extension of its fragrance precursor collection with the addition...
Evonik has manufactured the first product from its industrial-scale facility for sustainable biosurfactants that has been completed ahead of schedule...
Professional Strength Grapefruit Seed Extract (GSE) is a powerful broad spectrum, citrus-based antimicrobial that can be used during product...
The demanding cosmetic beauty trend for natural ingredients is growing and is perceived as the key to healthy and vibrant results. Propelling this...
With a clear insight into the consumers’ needs, the company presents a selection of tea-inspired products for various skin and hair care...