Functionals

HD Cream (Greentech)

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Contains SOLIBERINE® which is a phytobioactive product based on Buddleja officinalis flowers. It offers global biological photoprotection that targets different harmful effects of UV, blue light, and IR wavelengths. COS1702_Greentech.pdf

Mattifying Undereye Balm (Kobo)

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This undereye balm features Kobo’s PM WAX 82, which adds to the structure of the balm as well as NuSil’s CXG-1104. It also features Kobo’s microsphere FLORITE R, which is a high oil absorbing Calcium Silicate. This will give the balm a matte effect on the skin as well as great soft focus. COS1702_Kobo.pdf

Mascara (Sederma)

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Contains Widelash™ which helps eyelashes appear longer, fuller and stronger by promoting hair bulb keratinocyte proliferation and ensuring optimal hair anchorage. COS1702_Sederma.pdf

Formulations: Face & Colour

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This month’s selection of facial care as well as colour care formulations provides you not only with a broad range of choices but also mirrors the vast potential for product development in these two product categories. COS1702_27_FormFacial.pdf

Henkel: Innospec receives Innovation Contributor Award

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Innospec has contributed to the development of a sulfate-free shampoo platform with remarkable performance. Sulfate-free shampoos are gaining popularity in the market, yet have suffered from a poor foam quality compared with conventional shampoos. Thomas Förster, Corporate Vice President R&D Beauty Care, presented a side-by-side demonstration video showing the foam level quality and quantity of … Read more

Creating a UV-light free healthy tan

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A ‘healthy’ tan or summer glow is often desirable for Caucasian skin types but with the dangers of UV light and traditional tanning, the use of self-tanning products has become more popular than ever. Not only restricted to the summer season, tanning agents are commonly used throughout the year to achieve a golden or bronzed … Read more

Ginger active cells for a skin retexturation

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Naolys, the French company specialized in plant cell culture presents active plant cells made from Ginger (zingiber officinale) that will help to refine skin texture at the level of pores and will improve skin complexion: Refine Ginger. The clinical study  made on 22 women shows an improvement of around 50% in skin structure (pores reduction), … Read more

Inolex sells industrial lubricants to Zschimmer & Schwarz

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The transaction follows several years of global growth for Inolex and will allow the company to focus on its strengths in the personal care ingredients market. “This transaction represents an important strategic milestone for Inolex as we focus on providing innovative ingredients for the beauty care and consumer care markets,” said David Plimpton, President and … Read more

Air Liquide acquires Serdex

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Air Liquide’s subsidiary Seppic, designer and supplier of specialty ingredients for health and beauty, has finalized the acquisition of the Serdex division of Bayer. This acquisition strengthens Seppic’s footprint in natural active ingredients for cosmetics. The global specialty active ingredients for cosmetics represent a market over €900 million, of which natural active ingredients are a … Read more

Formulations: Transforming textures

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In his interview with COSSMA magazine, Sergio Manzano, Head of Plantasens at Clariant, explains how to spice up beauty care routines to achieve a certain “wow” factor. COSSMA: Could you please describe the Metamorphosis concept by Plantasens? Sergio Manzano, Head of Plantasens, Clariant: Metamorphosis by Plantasens highlights the synergistic effect between nature and technology through … Read more

Henkel entwickelt neue Lösungen für 3D-Druck

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Der 3D-Druck ist eine schnell wachsende Technologie, die von Designern in fast allen Industriebereichen intensiv genutzt wird, um neue Konstruktionen zu ermöglichen und die Produkteinführungszeit zu verkürzen. 3D-gedruckte Teile werden hauptsächlich für den Bau von Prototypen eingesetzt, um Form und Funktionalität eines Entwurfs zu überprüfen. In einigen Fällen sind die 3D-gedruckten Strukturen selbst Teil des … Read more