Article From skin care to hair care and beyond, polymers play a key role in the formulation of countless cosmetic products. Their versatility in formulation, their ability to modify rheology, improve stability, enhance texture, and provide film-forming...
Article Phospholipids are attractive components in cosmetic products because of their natural origin and multifunctional properties. In the following study the beneficial cosmetic effects of a phospholipid-based liposomal formulation of ascorbyl glucoside...
Article For consumers with sensitive skin, the product feel and skin feel play a major role. Yet a lot of natural ingredients don’t provide that. Dr Nora Schiemann and Anne-Sophie Gardes of IMCD focus on ingredient concepts suitable for ‘natural cosmetics’.
Article The continuation of consumer concerns around the use of siloxanes and, more precisely, cyclic siloxanes, in cosmetics has created an environment for new innovations. One possible solution for offering replacement of these unique ingredients are low...
Article With the global population expected to reach 10 billion by 2050 and the resources we rely on becoming scarce, the world has been brought to a crossroads. The challenges ahead are interconnected and unprecedented. At dsm-firmenich, we have adopted...
Article Growing old without looking old: To date, the eternally sparkling fountain of youth has been no more than a beautiful dream. But in this respect, we can do more than we may think. Studies prove that by living a healthy lifestyle, it is possible for...
Article On 6th and 7th March 2023, renowned personalities and experts from the fields of cosmetics, dermatology, toxicology, law and analytics from all over Germany, Austria and Switzerland met to exchange knowledge, ideas and opinions at this year’s...
Article Cosmetics manufacturers have to meet a whole catalogue of sustainability criteria to meet consumers’ expectations. A recharcheable pencil could be a new interpretation of sustainability. Christian Eisen of Faber-Castell Cosmetics assesses the...
Article Anti-aging by far isn’t limited to the facial skin anymore. More and more lotions and creams for the whole body, meant to stop skin aging, are taking over the cosmetic markets. Also, hair care with rejuvenating properties help to keep the hair smooth...
Article Cosmetic ingredients with moisturising properties are a key requirement in any skin care formulation. Formulators are continuously on the lookout for materials that are stable, easy to formulate while being efficacious. One such moisturising...
Article Cold process emulsions are possible with a selection of suitable ingredients. Prof Andrea Wanninger and her co-authors monitor emulsifiers, rheology modifiers and multifunctional blends. This second part of two focuses on O/W emulsifiers,...
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Article Cold process emulsions are possible with a selection of suitable ingredients. Prof Andrea Wanninger and her co-authors monitor emulsifiers, rheology modifiers and multifunctional blends. This first part of two focuses on O/W emulsifiers and their...
Article Sunlight can cause quite the damage to unprotected skin, sunburn or premature skin aging are just two possible results. That’s why sun protection and specific after sun care products are so important to keep the skin healthy. We present a selection...
Article What are the benefits and limits of cold process emulsification? How about suitable process and formulation designs or selection of ingredients? Prof Andrea Wanninger explains what is actually possible and what influence the choices have.
Fighting skin ageing is one of the top priorities of facial treatments. A new active ingredient developed by Roelmi HPC now might be the solution: a microbiota-friendly cell energiser, designed to optimise mitochondrial activation.
Article The universe of textured hair is very specific. The curvature of the strands and the health of the scalp must guide the tests, product development, and customer satisfaction. Symrise aims to leverage expertise on the topic.
Article Today, 2.3 billion people live in water-stressed countries. Reducing water in all fields becomes more necessary each day and there is significant opportunity to reduce water in personal and oral care formulations. Anais Hecker from Omya talks about...
Article Upcycling works best with waste products that inherit very effective qualities. One of those waste products is the Annona Cherimola, more precisely the fruit extract made from it. CLR uses said extract for their skin products and shows how well...
Article Even without a general codex for sustainability, there are standards that shape the market for raw materials. Kelly Gilroy, Vice President of Univar Solutions, talks about the importance of sustainable raw materials and what the future raw materials...
Article With the growing trends in sustainability and upcycling, natural cosmetics became a huge aspect of the whole beauty industry. Using natural incredients isn’t just nice to have anymore. It became a respected beauty standard. We present a selection of...
Article Her vision was and is to show that green beauty products work and are pleasant to use. Dr Barbara Olioso talks about the importance of formulating according to green standards and how cosmetic products can establish a connection to mother nature in a...
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...
The company has developed a holistic solution to increase NAD+ levels in the skin through cosmetic applications. Sourced from sustainably...
With “SYN-HYCAN” a patented cosmetic tripeptide ingredient, the company offers a new solution available for an injection-free way proven to boost...
