International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
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Apibreeze™ is Provital’s response to today’s consumers, who are seeking personalized cosmetic solutions that are kind to the skin and the planet. A new generation of hydroxy acids that broaden the possibilities to renew the skin with peels suitable to all skin type, season, or time of day. Apibreeze™ is a natural active ingredient, 100% … Read more
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The most recent product from CFF GmbH & Co. KG is hydrophobic cellulose powder that is able to imitate the skin feel of microplastics at a 100 % natural base. The hydrophobic celluloses SENSOCEL® bc 20+ and SENSOCEL® 5+ are biodegradable and harmless to human and nature. With hydrophobic cellulose it becomes possible to create … Read more
The demands have changed in recent months due to the pandemic and the new work situation associated with it. Non-staining makeup and, at the same time, caring products that should be produced as sustainably as possible, are the trend. Silke Langer gives an insight into the status.
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Hydagen Clean offers not only biodegradability, but also pleasant sensory profiles that consumers love. The cold-processable rheology modifier is suitable for aqueous systems like gels and serums as well as novel formats such as gel strips, peel-off eyeliner or eye patches. Thanks to excellent film-forming and gelation properties, it allows formulations with individual and appealing … Read more
Hair and especially the hair follicles react when they are exposed to bad and harmful influences on a daily basis. A shortening of important hair growth phases can be the result. A new active ingredient based on Yerba Santa has a stimulating effect, which Dr Christina Pickel explains.
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Mibelle Biochemistry proudly presents a new launch: SantEnergy™ is a distinctive polyphenol-rich extract that increases both hair growth and hair density. It is sustainably obtained by wild harvesting from the aerial parts of the Yerba Santa plant. Known as “mountain balm” and “holy herb”, Yerba Santa (Eriodictyon californicum) is a member of the Borage family … Read more
A new moisturising ingredient is not just optically based on the colours of the year 2021. It is based on plant cell lysate from Helichrysum stocheas, which, with their grey hairs and yellow flowers, store moisture and thrive even in particularly barren, dry regions.
Succinic acid is suitable for the treatment of skin damage caused by excessive sun exposure, but also for the prevention of premature skin aging. Irena Jokšienė explains about this and how the combination with hyaluronic acid can increase its effectiveness.
This article demonstrates, how to effectively lower the level of fossil-derived polymers by combining them with a naturally derived cellulosic polymer. This will allow the formulator to benefit from properties of both polymers and use the synergy.
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The latest in vitro study results show significant effects of ALPIN HEILMOOR EXTRACT™ (AHE) on the skin: the data indicate that AHE has an anti-aging effect (e.g. due to reduction of oxidative stress markers and AGE receptors), preserves the skin microbiota and balances it. Our previous studies already showed the pro-inflammatory effects of AHE by … Read more
Emulsifiers are much more than just ingredients that ensure the stability of a product. In a new study, Seppic shows that the use of liquid crystals can have more profound positive effects.
Environmentally friendly calcium carbonate particles promise multiple benefits for a broad range of applications. Being mineral ingredients, they can offer solutions for future-proof cosmetic creations.
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When consumers are more than ever looking for healthy skin, skincare products and super ingredients are on the rise. Among them, hemp, cannabidiol and vitamin C are doing well thanks to their amazing properties.
There are many letters in cosmetics; a, c, k and j stand for inspiration from Australia, China, Korea and Japan. Based on the Zen movement of Buddhist teaching to concentrate on the simple and pure, a new concept of J-Beauty offers clear formulation possibilities with an intense effect.
Looking for a flawless complexion, customers want products with long-term benefits, but also immediate effects. Powders creating a soft focus, playing with reflections or offering matifying effects can make irregularities and optical defects visually disappear immediately.
Nature offers many ingredients that have been tried and tested over decades and even centuries. With the ongoing organic trend and the increasing demand for natural ingredients, it is interesting that lanolin, one of the most traditional ingredients of all, is not yet available in organic quality. Time to do something about it.
The cosmetics industry has had to deal with the issues of hygiene, infections and microbial dangers for some time. In the recent past, make-up brushes in particular have come to the fore as potential germ carriers. Givaudan took a closer look at this prejudice.
Preservatives, emulsifiers, functional emollients and other additives play a role in skin care products in order to guarantee the effectiveness of the active ingredients and product safety. The newly founded company Evident Ingredients wants to be a good partner for formulators providing knowledge and experience.
Emulsifiers play a major role in the manufacturing process and texture of cosmetic products. A new w/si emulsifier should pave the way to a so-called “new normal” with fewer ingredients, less energy consumption and shorter production times.
Many end customers enjoy skin care and see it as their little daily ritual for greater wellbeing. But what if an ingredient can objectively ensure this? Òscar Expósito reports on the latest research results.