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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.

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Sustainable consumption (Part 2)

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....

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A greener way forward

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...

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New active ingredient - KKT Expert Talk (Part One)

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...

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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...

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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...

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A new appreciation of scientific expertise

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.

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The „Big 5“ active ingredients

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...

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Treasures of the apple

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.

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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...

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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.

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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...

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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...

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Using nature’s molecular machines

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...

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The vision on microbiota

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...

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Strategies for the skin microbiome

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”...

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Out of the sea

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...

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Improve Biodegradability

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...

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Future-ready but traditional

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...

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Natural boosting power

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.

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Power of the moor

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.

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Soft and smooth

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...

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Influencing Colour Cosmetic Creations

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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