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Supporting the skin natural ability to detoxify by targeting Nrf2 pathway towards polluted environment

Spending a day in a polluted urban environment has immediate visible consequences on the skin: it becomes oily and shows lack of radiance. Aggressed by too many pollutants, the skin natural detoxification system, called Nrf2 pathway, can’t cope with them and its biological functions become dysregulated: sebocytes produce excess of sebum and skin becomes dull. … Read more

Green chemistry gaining ground

While in recent years, it has been a trend to launch green, sustainable, renewable and circular-economy-based ingredients, it is now becoming the norm, explains Andrea Mitarotonda. Upcycling is another strong development that is gaining in importance both in the development of new ingredients and also in packaging.

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Responsible beauty with polyurethane film formers

Now more than ever, consumers are conscious of the sourcing and environmental fate of products they use. In response, the cosmetics industry is seeking out new solutions to reduce environmental impact and is striving for high performance with careful ingredient selection.  Polyurethane film formers have a lower environmental impact thanks to having the potential to … Read more

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The ultimate secret weapon – Crodabond™ CSA by Croda

Crodabond™ CSA is a 100% naturally derived and effective multi-performer. This film-forming copolymer of Sebacic Acid and Hydrogenated Castor Oil can be used in haircare as well as colour cosmetic applications. While it repairs the hair fibres and reduces split ends when used in conditioners or hair serums, it improves the durability of colour cosmetic … Read more

Combating pigment spots for a homogenous skin

BASF’s natural plant extract DN-Aura targets a major sign of ageing with epigenetics, shrinking and lightening age spots. As the ingredient stimulates a tyrosinase gene silencer, pigment spots are dealt with at their root cause, rather than just on the surface.

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CLR presents new data on the skin microbiota

CLR announces new test results for its cosmetic active ProRenew Complex CLR™, a postbiotic ingredient which both improves and accelerates the epidermal renewal processes. It was shown to be an effective aid for skin in re-establishing its original microbial richness and diversity after severe disruption. ProRenew Complex CLR™ supports and protects the skin microbiota against … Read more

Demonstrable benefits

Which ingredients help to respond to trends such as sustainability, health and more personalised care and at the same time provide demonstrable efficacy? Fabio Caravieri from Clariant explains. 

Is CBD worth the hype?

By Harald van der Hoeven

While CBD is receiving a lot of hype, the regulatory situation is unclear and its efficacy and safety are still under debate. However, there is little doubt that CBD has interesting properties for the skin, especially its activity on the ECS. But shouldn’t our skin’s ECS be more in the focus than CBD?

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You want solid numbers for everything – why not for your foam?

Even the most demanding customers will remain loyal to a brand if they enjoy their experience with a particular product. This is especially true for the cosmetics industry. Foam often plays the main role because it conveys pleasant sensations – provided that it shows exactly the right properties for each care application. Reliable scientific methods … Read more

Targeting a new pathway

Finding new pathways to rejuvenate skin remains a major focus for the development of new products in the cosmetic industry. Clariant’s Epseama helps regulate the expression of the long non-coding RNA nc886 and thus combats the three main causes of ageing: photo-ageing, chrono-ageing, and inflammageing.

Sensory performance naturally enhanced

By François Bouton

Brenntag’s development team creates innovative textures with sensory profiles. With the approach described in this article the company provides support to their customers and also helps accelerate their customers’ development of cosmetic products.

Summer in your formulation

Tanning is a natural defence mechanism, characterised by melanin synthesis that gives a healthy and good-looking appearance. A nice summer tan is associated with a glowing complexion. However, an extended exposure to UV rays induces a cascade of cytokines and neuroactive mediator production at skin level, resulting in inflammatory responses and generating premature aging. Being … Read more

Popsicles for the body?

Food concepts converted into appealing personal care products, water-free product ideas, transforming textures, chassis for customised formulations and new approaches in biodegradable formulations … Be inspired by our selection of the latest formulation developments.

Caffeine and more

In addition to the well-known effects of caffeine of the Dr Kurt Wolff brand Alpecin, Dr Adolf Klenk shows that the company also stands for several innovative product concepts. 

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Going green!

Cosmetics that moves – join us in protecting our environmentBio-based plastics – materials of the future The materials used by bomo trendline innovative Cosmetic GmbH are up to 100% bio-based. They are made out of approximately 100% renewable raw materials, are food-compliant and show a good ability for printing and adhesion, colouring and scratch resistance. … Read more

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Innovative pathway in the world of anti-aging actives

For the first time in cosmetic industry, an active ingredient targets chronoaging, photoaging and inflammaging, the 3 causes of aging, by modulating the expression of a long non-coding RNA: nc886. This granted Epseama the silver price at the BSB Innovation Award in the category “Actives and Naturals” for anti-aging at in-cosmetics 2019. To better understand … Read more

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Maximising Product Performance – Synperonic™ PE Range by Croda

Overall the Synperonic™ PE series exist of nine Synperonic types that are structurally similar but differing in their molecular weight, hydrophobic/hydrophilic character and their physical state. That’s why their effects differ and open a world of broad formulation opportunities. The spectrum ranges from using Synperonic PE products as detergents and solubilizers as well as thickeners … Read more

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