Ingredients: COSSMA

New ways for preservatives

Article Preservatives are necessary to extend the shelf life of cosmetics. But they do not have a good reputation with customers. Barbara Olioso knows how they are currently developing in order to increase both acceptance and tolerance.

Formulation 2021: Creams, Lotions & Exfoliants

Regardless of the skin type, there are creams, lotions and exfoliants for a wide variety of needs. We present a range of formulations and ingredient providers that offer a comprehensive overview of the latest innovations in the market.

May it be a little more?

Article Sandalwood is known for its special aroma. But the wood and the oil obtained from it also have powerful ingredients that can be used well for cosmetic products. Dr Dhanushka Hettiarachchi talks about the potential of oil.

Quality of natural ingredients

Article Especially with natural ingredients, quality but also sustainability in production plays a role if availability and price stability are to be maintained. Using the example of avocado oil, Sophia Steinmetz shows how a holistic, environmentally, and...

Formulation 2021: Sprays, Gels & Foams

Download Special textures provide customers an extraordinary experience when used on the skin. In addition, they allow active ingredients to be applied as well as possible. We present a selection of formulations that are suitable for sprays, gels and foams.

Go beyond conditioning

Article Natural ingredients – this is one very important demand of more and more customers. An alternative in hair care could be a biodegradable polymer based on cellulose technology.

Formulation 2021: Anti-ageing

Download Skin ageing is influenced by many factors: environmental impacts, genetic predisposition, diseases, diet and a few more. To at least slow down this process, researchers are working continously on new solutions.We present a selection of formulations...

Probiotics in skin microbiome care

Article Redness and itching on the skin are often a sign of diseases in which the skin microbiome is no longer in balance. Scientists managed to identify a bacterium that could help restore this imbalance. Prof Dr Christine Lang reports on the positive...

Gentle touch without microplastics

Article What options are there to create sustainability-oriented cosmetic formulations that do without microplastics but meet all sensor requirements? Alessandra Adduci and Stefania Zanzottera present new results.

Out of the deep blue sea

Article Slowing down the ageing process and protecting skin against various harmful rays of light are two important aspects that an anti-ageing product should meet. Fidji Briand and Xavier Briand have investigated what fuctosterol and marine carotenoids...

Dare to create something new

Article This is a good time for formulators to break new ground and develop innovative textures, because consumers are more open to it than ever. Silke Langer knows what the background to this is and what options there are.

Encapsulated power

Article Retinol is considered to be one of the industry's gold standard ingredients for ageless skin. But how can this wonder-ingredient work even better? Dr Saher Duchi and Dr Danny Goldstein know how it can be shielded with micro encapsula-tion technology.

An art in itself

Article The familiar scent of a favourite face cream, the invigorating smell of a shower gel, the gentle perfume of a body lotion. They are all subtle, but highly effective. They often stand for more than just the product – they can symbolise cherished...

Formulation 2021: Body Care

Article Body care plays an important role for customers to feel good in their skin. Active ingredients that have their origins in facial care are now also used for the body too, to achieve a significant improvement in skin. We present a selection of...

Just bead it

Article Microplastic has already been banned in many places due to its environmentally harmful effects. Anaïs Hecker presents an ecological alternative with beads made of cellulose material that can enclose and release active ingredients.

SAMPHIRA OIL BIOACTIVE - The new active ingredient of Codif Technologie Naturelle

Sponsored Post Codif Technologie Naturelle introduces its new retinol-like vegetal and organic certified, active ingredient: Samphira Oil Bioactive.

Epidermal changes after Cutibacterium acnes infection

News Wearing protective masks is still impacting our skin health. Reducing inflammatory acne induced by Cutibacterium acnes remains a primary target to fight maskne. To support its customers in defining the efficacy of innovative ingredients, StratiCELL...

Hairy business

Article Companies that produce hair and scalp care products need ingredients that enable them to meet the unique needs and concerns of every individual consumer. That is why a steadily growing range of innovative active ingredients is necessary. Nathalie...

Feel Good!

Article After numerous measures to combat the corona-virus pandemic have made it difficult to visit the hairdresser for a long time, the desire for professional care is great – but at the same time the products should be sustainable. Dr Elisabeth Streefland...

For sustainable cosmetic innovation

Article So-called green chemistry is a relatively young discipline that can do a lot for environmental protection, especially when it comes to sustainability. Barbara Olioso shows what is behind it and how cosmetic products can benefit from it both in terms...

Formulations 2021: Hair Care

Article Taking care of hair and scalp is part of the regular beauty routine. Whether shampoo, conditioner, mask or hair tonic – there are suitable solutions for every requirement, as the overview of the formulations shows.

The power of Mexican arnica

Article The healing or beneficial effects of some plants have long been handed down. It becomes particularly interesting when current science finds out exactly where the effect comes from and how it can then be converted into new active ingredients. Emilio...

Enjoying solid perfumes

Article The creation of new fragrances is not just about flavours. In times in which sustainability is playing an increasingly important role, there are also developments in new dosage forms. Katia de Martino reports on this new dosage form.

Potentials of clays

Article Clay masks are mainly well-known for their natural purifying properties. One of the markers used to indicate the degree of skin purity is the number of bacterial porphyrins present in the skin.