Responsible Beauty mit Polyurethan-Filmbildnern

Mehr denn je achten Konsumenten auf Umweltverträglichkeit und Rohstoffherkunft der von ihnen genutzten Produkte. Als Reaktion darauf sucht die Kosmetikindustrie nach neuen Lösungen zur Reduzierung der Umweltbelastung und strebt nach hoher Leistung durch sorgfältige Auswahl der Inhaltsstoffe. Hier bieten sich Polyurethan-Filmbildner an, da sie sich bei der Freisetzung in die Umwelt biologisch abbauen lassen und … Read more

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

Die ultimative Lösung – Crodas Crodabond™ CSA

Crodabond CSA ist ein effektiver Multiperformer mit 100% natürlichem Ursprung. Dieses filmformende Copolymer aus Sebacinsäure und hydriertem Rizinusöl kann sowohl in Haarpflegeanwendungen als auch in Anwendungen der dekorativen Kosmetik eingesetzt werden. Während es in Haarspülungen und Haarseren reparierend und Spliss-reduzierend wirkt, verbessert es die Abriebfestigkeit in Anwendungen der dekorativen Kosmetik, zum Beispiel in Lippenstiften oder … 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.

CLR präsentiert neue Ergebnisse zum Hautmikrobiom

CLR kündigt neue Testergebnisse für den Kosmetikwirkstoff ProRenew Complex CLR™ an, ein postbiotisches Produkt, das den epidermalen Erneuerungsprozess sowohl verbessert als auch beschleunigt. Es wurde gezeigt, dass ProRenew Complex CLR™ die Haut effektiv dabei unterstützt ihre ursprüngliche Mikroorganismenvielfalt und –diversität nach gravierenden Funktionsstörungen wiederherzustellen. ProRenew Complex CLR™ unterstützt und schützt die Hautflora vor täglichen Belastungen.  … Read more

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

Parabens: Safe or evil?

Parabens have become the subject of heated and controversial debates. This article helps you decide for yourself whether they are safe or evil and toxic.

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. 

Three protection strategies

Petra Schlegel talks about Greentech’s three most innovative actives and strategies to target exposome-related skin damages: Urbalys, Soliberine and ExpoZen.

Is CBD worth the hype?

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?

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

Sensory performance naturally enhanced

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.

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.

Sie brauchen überall solide Zahlen – nur nicht für Ihren Schaum?

Selbst anspruchsvolle Kunden bleiben einer Bodycare-Marke treu, wenn die Anwendung der Produkte mit einem schönen Erlebnis in Verbindung gebracht wird. Schaum spielt dabei oft die Hauptrolle, weil er angenehme sensorische Empfindungen vermittelt – aber nur, wenn es für jede Pflegeanwendung gelingt, ihm genau die richtigen Eigenschaften zu verleihen. Ein erfolgreiches Produkt zu entwickeln gelingt leichter, … Read more

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

Nature-inspired concepts for hair needs

With the majority of hair care companies launching products with nature-inspired ingredients, Clariant’s Head of Marketing Personal Care, Fabio Caravieri, explains whether consumers’ actual care needs can still be met.

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. 

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

Innovativer Durchbruch in der Welt der Anti-Aging-Wirkstoffe

Erstmals in der Kosmetikindustrie nimmt ein Wirkstoff durch Modulation einer langen nichtkodierenden RNA – nc886 – die drei Ursachen des Alterns der Haut ins Visier: Chronoaging, Photoaging und Inflammaging. Dafür wurde Epseama auf der in-cosmetics 2019 mit dem BSB Innovation Award in Silber in der Kategorie „Actives and Naturals“ für Anti-Aging ausgezeichnet. Sehen Sie sich … Read more