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.
Die neuesten In-vitro-Studienergebnisse zeigen signifikante Effekte von ALPIN HEILMOOR EXTRACT™ (AHE) auf die Haut: Die Daten deuten darauf hin, dass AHE einen Anti-Aging-Effekt hat (z.B. durch die Reduktion von oxidativen Stressmarkern und AGE-Rezeptoren), das Hautmikrobiom erhält und in Balance bringt. Unsere früheren Studien zeigten bereits die pro-inflammatorische Wirkung von AHE durch Hemmung von Zytokinen (TNFα, … Read more
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.
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.
Die Clean-Beauty-Bewegung zeigt, dass bei den Kunden ein großes Bedürfnis nach Nachhaltigkeit, Transparenz und Sicherheit vorhanden ist. Dabei bringt die öffentliche Wahrnehmung und Ablehnung von Plastikabfällen in Meeren, Flüssen und Natur neue Herausforderungen für die Kosmetikindustrie mit sich. Diese Herausforderung nach weniger Plastikbestandteile in Kosmetika stellt sich nicht nur für Abrasiva in Peeling- und Duschformulierungen … Read more
Care products have to meet high standards today. They should be natural but still have a long shelf life. Dr Petra Schaal explains the difficulties with preservatives and possible alternatives.
The rainbow is the magic effect of sun rays playing on water droplets – with multiple color shades and an aura of purity. This natural spectacle has inspired ECKART to develop MIRAGE Holo Magic. The sparkling new pearlescent effect pigment adds eye-catching multidimensional effects to personal care and color cosmetics and is ideally suited for … Read more
Many people who suffer are unaware that tooth sensitivity can be managed effectively. Studies show that an ingredient combined with toothpaste can help alleviate the painful symptoms.
One issue that concerns consumers is the impact of urban lifestyles on scalp and hair health. Dandruff, oily hair and itchy sensations are among the main problems for which BASF has now developed an active ingredient.