International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
New developments | The continuing trend to use natural or nature-based ingredients in cosmetics and body care ensures that more and more new ingredients enrich the market. Natural butylene glycol has even more advantages over its petro-based counterpart.
Not all peptides are the same. That is why it is important to know what peptides are, how they work and what they do. In addition, Dr Larissa Legewie explains the small but subtle differences between these biomimetic messengers.
The trend towards natural ingredients in cosmetics and also towards the use of vegetable oils continues to strengthen. Due to their composition, these harbour problems in terms of stability during the product’s shelf life. Arielle Springer and Dr Sandra Kiese present a process to increase the stability of the products.
Ingredients derived from hemp and cannabis are becoming increasingly popular. As with many natural ingredients, there are weak points in the production process. The production of cannabinoids through fermentation processes in the laboratory makes it possible to ensure consistent quality in a sustainable way without the need for the cannabis sativa plant.
Essential oils are organic compounds which are naturally produced by plants and their properties largely depend on their plant of origin. Their direct use in cosmetic products is limited because they are highly volatile ingredients. Dr Danny Goldstein and Dr Shaher Duchi explain the advantages of the encapsulation.
During the last years, cannabidiol has gained increasing interest in the world of cosmetics. Not all skin benefit claims, however, are based on efficacy studies and consumers wonder whether it really has a positive influence on the skin. Dr Katharina Kappler reports on the latest results on the effects of CBD in cosmetics.
When it comes to makeup, lipstick, and the like, it is not only the colours and their effect that are an important selling point, but also how pleasant the application is for the consumer. Emulsifiers play an important role here. Fabio Costiniti talks about new developments and their possibilities in the field of colour cosmetics.
Oils are an essential group of raw materials for cosmetic development – both in their natural state and as building blocks to create other raw materials. Jennifer Hermitage explains the role that derivatives play in the formulation of cosmetics.
The various rays of the solar spectrum can damage the skin in both the short and long term. Artificial radiation is also not good for the skin in the long run. Mineral additives in the products of the daily routine can naturally increase protection.
NOREVO | The company distributes candelilla wax throughout the EU, which complies with the high organic and natural cosmetics standard Cosmos. ‘eLife candelilla wax’ is certified as 100% organic by Ecocert Greenlife according to Cosmos Standard for organic formulations. It enhances the stability of lipsticks and other pencil formulations. Also, it is popular in hair … Read more
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Whether for skin care or hair care, the advanced products from Evonik make it easy to develop beauty formulas with profound and truly impressive effects. So, it’s about time we take a look at the ceramide portfolio and focus on three products. Excellent skin care The skin-identical lipid concentrate SK-INFLUX® V MB moisturizes and protects … Read more
Skin sensitivity is a problem, usually without clear clinical signs. Difficult for dermatologists to diagnose, this discrepancy in perception has been shown to provide great opportunities for the skincare industry.
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Formulating sustainable cosmetic can be challenging. The search for suitable ingredients for your individual requirements often turns out to be complex. Our Green Product Finder makes this search easier. With this tool you will find more information on the composition and sustainable ingredients. The demand for nature-compliant, green cosmetics continues to grow. End consumers are … Read more
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Sculpup™ is Provital’s response to today’s consumers, who are looking for inclusive and non-invasive body cosmetic solutions that are aesthetic surgery-inspired. An authentic beauty enhancer came from smart proadipogenic blackberry (patent pending) that broadens the possibilities of body volumizers with new efficacies supported by massive data analysis. Sculpup™ is a natural active ingredient, 100% of … Read more
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SYNCRYSTAL Rose Opal is ECKART’s latest effect pigment for Cosmetic and Personal Care applications. Launched at the in-cosmetics global 2022 in Paris, this exceptional pigment offers three effects in one product: interesting color flop, intense interference and appealing illumination. Thus, it opens up new possibilities for formulating eye-catching make-up and skin care products. The color … Read more
In synergy, several microorganisms ensure a healthy oral flora. If this is out of balance, inflammation and periodontal diseases can develop, which sometimes lead to systemic diseases. Stefan Fellner reports on the positive effects that the use of an extract from medicinal moor can have.
Invaders | To ensure consumer safety and the shelf life of cosmetics, product purity is essential. But despite great care, bacteria, yeast, and mould can get into the products. Dr Bernhard Fellenberg explains which are the most common in cosmetics and what a contamination can cause.
Ratio of bacteria | The microbiota of the skin is a unique ecosystem for everyone, whose role in metabolic, immunological, and neurological functions is now well established. Petra Schlegel knows what effects an imbalance in bacteria can have on the health of the skin, and how the balance can be restored.
The positive effects of probiotics on skin health are well known. A new manufacturing process makes it possible to combine the benefits of a probiotic for skin care with the use of traditional cosmetic ingredients.
Vegetables provide lots of healthy ingredients – not only in nutrition. Vinay Kumar Singh explains how fermentation can also be used for cosmetic products.