International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
What if a cosmetic product not only had a positive effect on the health and beauty of the skin but also had an impact on the overall condition? Prof Andrea Wanninger explains what role neuroreceptors play and what is actually possible.
Specialist media have touted CBD as the new miracle ingredient for beauty, health and well-being. But is it really? Rosa Porras Mansilla presents the advantages and challenges of using it as a cosmetic active ingredient.
Face care is a very broad and diverse field within skin care and is closely linked to everyday beauty for end customers. There are now numerous active ingredients on the market, and research is still ongoing.
Almonds and their components have long enjoyed the reputation of being beneficial for the body. Not only as a superfood but also in facial care, they prove their versatility. Pure sweet almond oil impresses with several advantages
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Any cosmetic product should be appreciated by the users, safe and compliant to the regulation and must exclude any in-house blacklisted ingredients. How can suppliers of cosmetic Raw Materials or Ingredients consider those needs?
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The Indian Summer with its color intensity is a natural spectacle full of magic. With the development of SYNCRYSTAL Soft Autumn Gold, ECKART has succeeded in capturing this impressive range of colors in a pearlescent pigment: an intensive Gold with a reddish hint. Additionally, SYNCRYSTAL Soft Autumn Gold also convinces with its strong hiding power … Read more
Active ingredients and additives in cosmetic products do not always have to be obtained in an unsustainable way. Really sustainable economy can be demonstrated, for example, if emulsifiers are obtained from waste products from food production and the living and working conditions of the population in the countries of origin are positively influenced.
The plant milking technology is designed to lower the impact on environment, providing thoughtful ingredient solutions. With this technology it is possible to produce sustainable and locally sourced active ingredients from plant root extracts. Their effectiveness is proven by experimental and clinical data.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. Big effort is currently devoted in elucidating the interactions between beneficial microbes and skin.
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 developing water-free cosmetics.
SmartLipids, submicron lipid particles, ensure that active ingredients in formulations last longer and work more effectively.
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 creating sustainable products.
Stéphanie Acker from BASF talks about consumer trends in sun care, BASF’s new EcoSun Pass methodology and the benefits of nano UV filters.
What does a glacier bacterium have to do with the ageing process of sleep-deprived skin? Christina Pickel from Mibelle Group Biochemistry explains.
Here you will find some additional information on the following ingredients:
Loquat Leaf Extract CA from Maruzen Pharmaceuticals, Beauté by Roquette GA 290 from Roquette, Peony Root Extract BG from Maruzen Pharmaceuticals, Majestic Mane BCR from BCR Bio Component Research, Volugro BCR from BCR Bio Component Research