Functionals

Hair repair from the inside

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Two new low molecular weight proteins are capable of penetrating into the cortex of hair to reduce damage caused by environmental, mechanical and chemical stressors. Guadalupe Pellon, Head of Strategic Marketing Europe Hair Care at BASF explains details in her COSSMA-interview. Which ingredients are currently particularly popular in hair care? Guadalupe Pellon, Head of Strategic … Read more

In-Cosmetics Asia 2016: Gold medal for SEPPIC

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Seppic has won the top prize for the most innovative functional ingredient at the In-Cosmetics Asia 2016 trade show, for Emogreen, a range of alternative emollients to silicone oils that are natural, biodegradable, and appealing to the touch. This award was bestowed by a panel of cosmetics experts. It recognizes a functional ingredient offering a … Read more

Sabo partners with Kaneka

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Sabo and Kaneka have announced their partnership for the Green Surfactant System “Sodium Surfactin”. After a successful collaboration to develop and co-patent the multifunctional Ingredient, Sabo Sol RF, Sabo and Kaneka will continue to work together in the research, development and production of products based on Sodium Surfactin. Sabo Sol RF is a patented innovation … Read more

CPL Aromas: Eigenmann & Veronelli appointed as distributor for Italy

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CPL Aromas has appointed Eigenmann & Veronelli as its exclusive distributor for fragrances in the Italian market. In order to further facilitate this growth CPL Aromas has appointed Dr. Luca Ilorini as its fragrance sales specialist for Italy to be based at the Eigenmann & Veronelli offices in Milan. As a graduate of Pavia University … Read more

Rahn AG receives award for LIFTONIN®-XPERT

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Innovation Zone Best Ingredient Award honors the development of a novel active or functional ingredient that combines innovative science and product features, demonstrating benefits to manufacturers and end-users when compared with existing ingredients. On November 04, 2016, the awards ceremony took place in the show’s innovation zone at in-cosmetics Asia in Bangkok. BRONZE went to … Read more

Lipotec’s 9-stage search for marine beauty

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Covering over 70% of the Earth’s surface, the marine environment represents the highest percentage of living biosphere on our planet and is full of examples of survival and regeneration as organisms adapt to their surroundings and varying climatic conditions. Reproducing these unique properties provides a natural and sustainable source of benefits for skin care. Based … Read more

Sedermas grüner Cosmeceutical – natürlicher Schutz vor Schadstoffbelastungen

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Cosmeceuticals sind Produkte im Grenzbereich zwischen Kosmetik und Pharmazeutika. Sie enthalten Wirkstoffe mit Effektivitätsclaims, d.h. mit einer spezifisch nachweisbaren Funktionalität. Da eine Vielzahl von Verbrauchern immer mehr auf Nachhaltigkeit und Natürlichkeit Wert legen, wird auch im Naturkosmetik-Bereich immer mehr nach Cosmeceuticals verlangt. Mittlerweile gibt es eine Vielzahl an pflanzenbasierten Produkten, die nachweislich hocheffektiv wirken und … Read more

Sederma ´s green cosmeceutical – naturally protected against pollution

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Cosmeceutical products are a cross between cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, containing ingredients with proven functionality and efficacy claims. A majority of customers are turning more towards sustainable and natural products, which as a consequence creates a growing demand for “green cosmeceutical” ingredients. Fortunately, nowadays it is possible to find plant-derived actives with proven efficacy beyond the … Read more

Naolys präsentiert Pflanzzellkomplex OvernightEnhance [MJ+C]

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Naolys, der Spezialist in der Pflanzzellkultur stellt seinen originalen Pflanzzellkomplex, OvernightEnhance [MJ+C] vor. Dieser basiert auf einer Pflanzzelle der Wunderblume (mirabilis jalapa). Der Komplex beinhaltet die zelleigenen wirkenden Moleküle und wurde mit Caffein angereichert. Die Strahlkraft der Gesichtshaut wird über diesen Komplex verstärkt. Es ist der erste Wirkstoff von Naolys, der Mechanismen in der Haut … Read more

WeylChem starts direct sales of Allantoin

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Allantoin, an ingredient for personal care applications, is manufactured at WeylChem Lamotte, part of WeylChem since 2014. WeylChem Lamotte has long-term experience regarding the synthetic production process for Allantoin and sold the product previously through a third party. From 2017 WeylChem Wiesbaden, part of the WeylChem Consumer Care business, will sell this product directly into … Read more

Ageing gracefully

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Belinda Carli from IPCS explains in her COSSMA article how to select the right actives for best results. She points out that the theories of how and why cells age vary. One method to prevent the formations of lines is to stop the muscular contractions. Consumers want to get the best results While the theory … Read more

Solabia acquires Algues & Mer

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With its expertise in biotechnology (fermentation and enzyme biocatalysis), fine chemicals and plant extraction technologies, the Solabia Group has decided to acquire Algues & Mer, a company created in 1994 with its head office in Ouessant (Brittany, France). The island of Ouessant is classified as a biosphere reserve of the Iroise Sea by UNESCO and … Read more

Fact and figures on cosmetics pigments

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According to a new report by MarketsandMarkets* on the cosmetic pigments market the global market is projected to reach USD 11.57 Billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 7.2%, during the forecast period, 2016 to 2021. The high growth in the color cosmetics market is driving the global cosmetic pigments market and is resulting in … Read more

Sederma: New results on female alopecia

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30 to 40% of the female population suffer from hair loss. It often starts after menopause but can also be premature hair loss due to styling, dyeing, stress, unbalanced diet, … It takes the form of a diffuse alopecia over the mid-frontal scalp. The active ingredient Procapil has proved its efficacy over time in supporting … Read more

Make-Up Prime Spray (Covestro)

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Contains Baycusan® C 1000 is a colloidal system of a high molecular weight polyurethane polymer dispersed in water. An internal emulsifier is incorporated into the polymer backbone to ensure stability of the dispersion. Cos1511_CovestroMakeUp.pdf