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The demand for natural ingredients is growing in hair care. Researchers have found that wheat proteins can replace chemicals that pollute the environment. Specialists look at this and the most innovative trends in personal care now.
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The reputation of palm oil is pretty bad. Although only a small part of global production actually flows into cosmetics, manufacturers are trying to do without this raw material. A better image could be created through more sustainability.
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Produced by brain and by skin cells, melatonin acts as a powerful antioxidant and activates cellular protection. However, daily digital exposure disrupts skin melatonin production, leading to premature skin ageing and disturbing sleep-related...
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Brenntag Cosmetics EMEA is very excited to present the ESTERLAC™ product range:
ESTERLAC™ Balance+ NG (INCI Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate) and ESTERLAC™ Care+ NG (INCI Sodium Isostearoyl Lactylate)
Both products are readily biodegradable lactylates,...
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Forest bathing is a hot trend right now! At the root of the new interest in woods lies deep-seated human needs – plus hard science that underscores the importance of the sense of smell.
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The demands customers have on their skin care products have changed. Those who buy anti-aging products are getting younger and younger. Francesca Pascucci and Volker Rosenberger also talk about other trends and innovative solutions.
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In order for meet consumers’ demand for zero-waste products, waterfree formulations have become a sustainable alternative in personal care. Josefine Schroeder explains the rapid development.
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Clearing age-promoting cells – a novel anti-aging concept. Mibelle Biochemistry presents Alpine Rose Active, a natural active ingredient based on an extract of organic alpine rose leaves.
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Although currently in great demand in cosmetics, Cannabidiol is quite chemically unstable. A study about effectiveness while embedded in capsules seems promising. Here are the results.
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Dr Holger Seidel presents the latest developments and advantages in Pickering emulsions. This type of emulsion is named after Persival Spencer Umfreville Pickering, who published his work in 1907. Seidel explains the ways in which the production of a...
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Provital combined an ancient ayurvedic well-ageing secret and advanced botanical research in its latest innovation. Amla is a natural adaptogen fruit and is known for its wellness and well-ageing benefits for scalp & hair.
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Valentina Mastria from Res Pharma Industriale in Italy talks about a cosmos botanical active ingredient, which promise to be a truly comprehensive global ally against ageing.
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Recent demographic changes are having important consequences for cosmetic treatments and dermatology. The population is ageing at a rapid rate and the trend is set to continue in the next years.
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Recently, the use of living probiotics-- tyndallized bacteria and lysates-- and prebiotics has been blooming. However, the production of stable, reproducible and safe formulations containing most of these ingredients remains a topic of discussion....
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With the rise in awareness about pollution’s effect on the skin, many consumers are more careful in choosing their skin cleansing products. Our selection of formulations from a broad range of ingredient suppliers reflects the latest formulation...
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Nowadays customers are looking for products with less or even no packaging and buying more sustainable face brands. For some, sustainable means formulations without water. Laura Ratz and Annika Kramer talk about the challenges and advantages of...
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Alexander Kielbassa and Dr Valérie Bicard-Benhamou from Merck present the latest findings in HEV, blue light and IR exposure, explain how to overcome challenges involved in formulating sun care products and point out the options available for...
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Because improving skin elasticity is a major objective in cosmetics, the elastin precursor TE could play a tremendous role in the formulation of body care products, as Prof Dr Dr Reinhard H.H. Neubert from the University of Halle-Wittenberg explains.
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What targeted face and colour care solutions do consumers seek? Multifunctional colour cosmetics are gaining ground. Our choice reflects the latest formulation trends in this area and also mirrors the vast potential for product development in these...
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The modern way of preserving a product means making a product unattractive for germs but highly attractive for consumers. Today’s challenges involved in this are described in this short history of cosmetic preservation.
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African and black consumers around the globe are embracing the natural texture of their hair. What tailored hair product solutions exist to suit their texture preferences and to address their specific hair issues and styling choices?
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Do you seek inspiration for the development of new creams, lotions, masks, oils, scrubs and exfoliating products? Then our selection here might prove useful.