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Testing methods | This article shows that using the BUS standard testing method (with isolated perfused bovine udder skin as a natural skin model), the skin tolerability of Mesem Cosmetic Cream could be confirmed.
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Christoph Knoke, Managing Director of Information Resources, explains how the company’s E-commerce panel works in the field of cosmetics and toiletries and summarises the first results.
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In-cosmetics 2017: BASF ‘s personal care solutions are based on three “Dimensions of Science”
At in-cosmetics, BASF’s Florence Trombini and Andrea Tomlinson, both Marketing Managers Personal Care Europe, present BASF’s “Dimensions of Science”...
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Belinda Carli from IPCS explains the differences between the many types of micro-capsules and how to pick the right material for each application. She points out that micro-capsules are often used for visual and other benefits and shows why the...
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Natural calcium carbonates are not only a suitable alternative to polyethylene beads in cosmetics and toiletries, but also a versatile option in emulsions and anhydrous formulations. Ana Castellano Gassó of Omya presents calcium carbonate as an...
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Heike Störmer-Kuk from SpringPool presents today’s most striking trends in textures: lacklustre and tactile on the one hand and light and rich on the other hand. Störmer-Kuk points out why textures are gaining more importance. She explains how...
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What are the pros and cons of plastic and metal aerosol cans? Dr Nora Schiemann, Consultant for Technopolis Group on the evaluation of the European Aerosol Dispensers Directive on request of the European Commission, explains in her article in...
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This year’s first ingredients show Cosmetagora was the launch pad for a large number of new anti-ageing and other helpful ingredients, study results and formulation concepts. This January, 175 exhibitors showed their latest ingredients developments...
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Imogen Matthews, consultant to In-Cosmetics assessing the latest global trends in natural cosmetics finds that using plant-based food waste can improve the sustainability credentials of brands. In 2016 the global market for natural and organic...
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In his interview with COSSMA, Dr Markus Schwind, enior Marketing Manager Sun Care at BASF, explains that BASF’s R&D has come up with plenty of solutions to make a formulator’s life easier in the challenging field of sun care. He points out what have...
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Thomas Keiser, Managing Director at Industrieverband Körperpflege und Waschmittel (IKW), talks about the trends and tendencies in the German market for personal care, cosmetics and detergents in 2017.
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At Sepawa Congress in Berlin, Dr. Konstanze Mayer, Head of Business Development Consumer Care and Gerhard Köppikus, Sales Director WeylChem Consumer Care are presenting the latest launches and future plans.
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Irina Barbalova from Euromonitor explains what megatrends are impacting on future product development in beauty and personal care. Global Beauty and personal care maintained steady growth. Smart diagnostics are shifting beauty purchases from mere...
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Futurologist and Trend Watcher Helga Hertsig-Lavocah, who tracks trends across multiple categories to inspire new product development, tackles the abundance of opportunities provided by the current phenomenon of sleep deprivation.
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At Luxe Pack Monaco, Etienne Gruyez, Managing Director Head of Perfumery & Cosmetics at Stoelzle Masnières is presenting the latest launches. Stölzle is one of the leading suppliers of premium and luxury containers for the worldwide Perfumery &...