Eight myths
Article Natural cosmetic preservation | When developing green cosmetics, green preservation is also always a must in the formulas. There are some myths that Barbara Olioso would like to debunk and share.
Upcycled avocado
Article Active ingredient | The topic of upcycling is currently on everyone’s lips, but it is not as new as some might think. Avocado oil, which was a by-product of pharmaceutical activity, was already being used for cosmetic purposes over 30 years ago. Inès...
Formulation 2022: Foams & Sprays
Download Formulations | Fluffy or creamy foams offer a pleasant feeling on the skin during application. Sprays allow for an even distribution of the formulation over a large area. No wonder they are popular with customers. We present a selection of...
When upcycling meets beauty
Article Sustainability | Food by-products are being increasingly appointed as a reasonable source of natural raw materials used by the cosmetic industry. Stefania Zanzottera describes a range of functional ingredients deriving from the valorisation of...
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Formulation 2022: Anti-Ageing
Download For a long time now, anti-ageing care has not only been about skin care creams for women. Men have also discovered the positive. Also, there are more and more products for the whole body. We present a selection of formulations and ingredient...
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Codif marks a new milestone in the history of photo-bioreactor algal culture
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A bunch of flowers for preserving cosmetics
Article Multifunctionals | In the course of the ever-increasing demand for natural ingredients in cosmetics, it is also worth taking a look at preservatives. In fact, there are effective options here such as fragrance components that can be used in a...
Recycled ingredient
Article Silicones | Making products even more environmentally friendly and saving resources is high on the agenda. One of the latest developments is the possibility of using recycled silicone polymers as ingredients. Alexander Selig talks about these...
Alternative to viscous silicones
Article Emollient | One of the big challenges in hair care is the replacement of silicones by more environmentally friendly products offering the same level of performance. A new generation of emollients could be the solution.
Natural alternative discovered
Article New developments | The continuing trend to use natural or nature-based ingredients in cosmetics and body care ensures that more and more new ingredients enrich the market. Natural butylene glycol has even more advantages over its petro-based...
Substantiating product claims
Article Evaluation | The demands on hair care are high. Increasingly critical customers also want the promised benefits to be verifiable. Anne Charpentier presents the various methods of testing products for their effectiveness in terms of protection and...
Biomimetic Boosters
Article Not all peptides are the same. That is why it is important to know what peptides are, how they work and what they do. In addition, Dr Larissa Legewie explains the small but subtle differences between these biomimetic messengers.
Improving preservation in a natural way
Article Preservatives have a bad reputation, especially among consumers, but are necessary to prolong the shelf life of cosmetic products. Tom Fricke and Petra Schaal explain how their share can be reduced by using natural-based boosters.
Formulation 2022: Body Care
Download The skin of an adult human being has a total area of 1.8 square metres on average. Plenty of space for good personal care products. After all, body care has long been regarded by customers as an important part of their daily beauty and well-being...
Convenient body care
Article Feeling good in your skin is an aspect that is increasingly important to customers. Body care plays an important role in this. New approaches to ingredients are necessary so that it is no longer perceived as a necessary evil but as an essential part...
Protection against oxidation
Article The trend towards natural ingredients in cosmetics and also towards the use of vegetable oils continues to strengthen. Due to their composition, these harbour problems in terms of stability during the product’s shelf life. Arielle Springer and Dr...
From waste to value
Article Upcycling of by-products and waste from the agricultural, beverage, food and fragrance industry is a promising solution to produce valuable ingredients for cosmetics and to have full circularity with a zero-waste approach. Prof Dr Andrea Wanninger...
Formulation 2022: Hair Care
Download The tasks of hair care have long since gone far beyond cleaning and detangling the hair. Sensitive scalps need to be cared for, curls should look beautiful and styling products have to protect the hair as well. This overview offers a selection of the...
Bio-based silicone substitute
Article Silicones enjoy a dubious reputation: loved for positive properties in cosmetics on the one hand, rejected because of their less environmentally friendly side effects on the other. A plant-based variant of isododecane represents a new alternative to...
Of consistent quality
Article Ingredients derived from hemp and cannabis are becoming increasingly popular. As with many natural ingredients, there are weak points in the production process. The production of cannabinoids through fermentation processes in the laboratory makes it...
Formulation 2022: Sun care
Download Not least because many travel restrictions have been lifted, the market for sun care products is recovering significantly while demand is increasing. We present a selection of formulations and ingredient suppliers offering products for sun protection...
Protect properties
Article Essential oils are organic compounds which are naturally produced by plants and their properties largely depend on their plant of origin. Their direct use in cosmetic products is limited because they are highly volatile ingredients. Dr Danny...
Does it really work?
Article During the last years, cannabidiol has gained increasing interest in the world of cosmetics. Not all skin benefit claims, however, are based on efficacy studies and consumers wonder whether it really has a positive influence on the skin. Dr Katharina...
More than just a scent
Article Selfcare has taken centre stage, the line between cosmetics and wellness products is blurring, and the demand for multi-functional products and ingredients has never been more important. It’s no secret that versatility is in high demand across the...
