Formulation 2022: Sun care

Not least because many travel restrictions have been lifted, the market for sun care products is recovering significantly while demand is increasing. We present a selection of formulations and ingredient suppliers offering products for sun protection and post-sun care.

Formulation 2022: Natural Cosmetics

Natural ingredients in cosmetics have long since left their small niche and have become an integral part of many products for a wide range of target groups. We present a selection of formulations and ingredients suppliers that provide a comprehensive look at the latest innovations in the market.

Technogreen Boutique – Nachhaltigkeit trifft auf Technologie

Clean and Green Pflegeprodukte sind gefragter denn je. Entdecken Sie innovative Formulierungen aus natürlichen Wirkstoffen in Kombination mit hochmodernen Entwicklungen von Jan Dekker und IMCD Beauty & Personal Care in unserem Seminar „Technogreen Boutique – Nachhaltigkeit trifft auf Technologie“.   Natürliche Inhaltsstoffe, gute Verträglichkeit und umweltfreundliche Verpackung: Mit dem wachsenden Bewusstsein für nachthaltigen Konsum steigt auch … Read more

Making a positive impact

Since sensitive skin reacts very quickly to irritation, special attention must be paid to the choice of ingredients in formulations for this type. Dr Nora Schiemann and Anne-Sophie Gardes present a solution for achieving immediate effects with this skin type.

Formulations 2022: Exfoliants & Masks

Outside of the daily routine, a peeling, a mask or a intensive treatment represent something special. No wonder that these products are very popular with customers. We present a selection of formulations and ingredients suppliers that give a comprehensive insight into the latest innovations on the market.

Formulating sustainable hair oils

Consumers are increasingly looking for personal care products that allow them to feel their best while also making a positive impact on the planet. Cindy Delvallé and her co-authors show the benefits of silicone gum blends in hair care products.

Challenges in ­evaluating sunscreens

The sun protection objectivation subject represents a complex issue between in silico, in vitro, in vivo and hybrid methods at least as important as the challenge of the formulation itself. Anne Charpentier explains different methods with their advantages and disadvantages.

Formulation 2022: Face & Colour

The coronavirus pandemic has changed consumer demands for face and colour cosmetics over the past two years. Nourishing and even rejuvenating effects in addition to colour are very popular. We present a selection of formulations and ingredients suppliers that provide an insight into some of the latest innovations on the market.

Headspace protection

Fermentation | Preservatives help extend shelf life. As consumers increasingly demand natural ingredients, new solutions are needed. Anna Crovetto presents a new way of containing the proliferation of bacteria and fungi in headspace.

Sweat-clogging naturally

Personal hygiene | Body odour is unpleasant, and most people try to prevent it with the help of antiperspirants. Functionalised calcium carbonate has the potential to become a natural alternative to the commonly used aluminium salts. Julia Ivanov reports on promising study results.

More moisture with aloe-moss

Moisture source | Mosses have great potential as cosmetic ingredients. Especially with aloe- moss, it has been shown that it cannot only increase the moisture content in the skin but also has a positive influence on its distribution.

Trends in product developments

Market | There has been an increasing demand for products that promise to keep the skin microbiome healthy and regenerate. Accordingly, a lot of energy is invested in the development of new products. Sreedevi Kakkad gives an overview of the current developments on the market.

Focused skin care with beads

Solid forms | The trend towards solid forms for cosmetic and personal care products is gaining momentum. Combining these formulations with skin microbiome-friendly formulations poses a particular challenge for the development of new products. Dr Nora Schiemann explains the role that beads can play in this.

One blend – two functions

The task of emulsifiers is to combine non-miscible liquids such as water and oil in cosmetic products to form an emulsion. A new blend of natural emulsifiers also shows antimicrobial properties. Nargiza Cakir, Dr Malte Sietzen and Dr Fernando Ibarra have studied the advantages that result in the manufacture of cosmetic products.

Formulation 2021: Sprays, Gels & Foams

Special textures provide customers an extraordinary experience when used on the skin. In addition, they allow active ingredients to be applied as well as possible. We present a selection of formulations that are suitable for sprays, gels and foams.

Kreative Formulierungen: Mindful Cosmetics und Wasser ist der neue Luxus

Entdecken Sie kreative Formulierungen zu den Themen Mindful Cosmetics und Wasser ist der neue Luxus  aus den IMCD Beauty & Personal Care Laboren in unserem Seminar „Natural Forms – Making a positive Impact“ .  Verbraucher in Deutschland tendieren zu Produkten, die Ressourcen schonen. Insbesondere Wasser rückt immer stärker in den Fokus der Verbraucher. Dies bestätigt … Read more

Formulation 2021: Anti-ageing

Skin ageing is influenced by many factors: environmental impacts, genetic predisposition, diseases, diet and a few more. To at least slow down this process, researchers are working continously on new solutions.We present a selection of formulations and ingredients suppliers that provide a comprehensive look at the latest innovations in the market.

A versatile and natural glycol for cosmetics

Zemea® propanediol is a 100% plant-based ingredient supporting a variety of cosmetic applications. Gentle on the skin, high in performance, Zemea® propanediol is a natural choice for clean label and renewably focused formulations. From mascara and eyeliner to foundation and lip gloss, Zemea® propanediol helps formulators deliver environmentally-friendly cosmetics while driving sustainable change. Zemea® propanediol … Read more

Gentle touch without microplastics

What options are there to create sustainability-oriented cosmetic formulations that do without microplastics but meet all sensor requirements? Alessandra Adduci and Stefania Zanzottera present new results.