Healthy aging
Article In modern cosmetics, the focus is no longer on stopping skin aging, but on skin health. Dr Meike Streker explains what measures can be taken to maintain skin quality for as long as possible.
Article In modern cosmetics, the focus is no longer on stopping skin aging, but on skin health. Dr Meike Streker explains what measures can be taken to maintain skin quality for as long as possible.
Article Studies show that the idea of sustainability has arrived in the minds of consumers. However, it often is not easy for companies and consumers to implement the standards. Both companies and consumers focus first on waste avoidance and recycling....
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 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 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...
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...
Article Behind a successful cosmetic product, there is a lot of work by the chemists. They are constantly researching and developing new concepts to ensure the best possible use of all raw materials. Giorgio Dell’Acqua talks about the current situation.
Article Classics | Unlike in the modern and sometimes short-lived trend segment, medically oriented cosmetics rely on classics. Active ingredients, that have been used successfully for a long time and are considered to be stable. The following essay sheds...
Article Sustainability | Active ingredients obtained from food production waste are on the rise. David Manzano and Clara Vigo show how an ingredient obtained from apple pomace closes the cycle of sustainability and at the same time improves skin health.
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...
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.
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...
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...
Article In cosmetics, additives play an important role when it comes to making a product durable and creating a pleasant consistency. Fermentation is a good way to produce these naturally and therefore more sustainably. Dr Malte Sietzen and Dr Fernando...
Article Even if the claim “microbiome friendly” is being used more frequently in cosmetics, it has not yet been conclusively clarified which substances can influence which bacteria and fungi. Anne-Sophie Dutailly took a closer look at a few ingredients and...
Article The microbiome is a relatively new topic in cosmetics that still lacks uniform standards and definitions. This article focuses on three cosmetic active ingredients that target the microbiome with different strategies: “Prebiotics”, “biofilm control”...
Article Many active ingredients from the sea are known to be particularly effective. Algae are also such power packs, because they can filter and store many trace elements from seawater – and by the way, algae from sustainable management can contribute to...
Article In the current discussion about environmental friendliness in cosmetic products, the requirements for sunscreens are also increasing. Since many of the filters on the market enjoy the dubious reputation of not being easily degradable, one way to...
Article In these turbulent times, the skin is also exposed to stressful factors: increased cleaning and disinfection of the hands, but also irritation from wearing masks in everyday life. There is a longing for old, quieter times. Well-known and proven...
Article In the course of the increasingly popular “clean beauty” movement, additives are falling into disrepute. Boosters of natural origin are a way of reducing the use of additives and still ensuring the safety of the products.
Article The active ingredient peloid, which comes from healing moors, has been used in the medical field for a long time. In-vivo and in-vitro studies have dealt with the effectiveness in the cosmetic field and have achieved clear results.
Article In the current drive for sustainable, ecological and natural ingredients, the demand for corresponding additives such as texturizers is also increasing. Monika Ruiz Golcher gives an insight into her experiences and new developments from the...
Article The boundaries between the technology of the digital world and everyday realities have been blurred – especially in colour cosmetics. These influences and inspirations manifest themselves in a colour palette of digitally inspired colours.
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Article One year after launching a wide range of turnkey natural & made in Europe sheet masks, a new technical reference has enriched “My Active Mask” range. This is the result of the partnership between MS Beautilab and Taiki Cosmetics Europe.
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...