Functionals

Consumers ask more and more for sustainable products. But that does not only mean using recycled packaging. The production process also plays an important role. A new active ingredient shows how this need can be met in hair care.

The demand for natural ingredients is growing in hair care. Researchers have found that wheat proteins can replace chemicals that pollute the environment. Specialists look at this and the most innovative trends in personal care now.

The reputation of palm oil is pretty bad. Although only a small part of global production actually flows into cosmetics, manufacturers are trying to do without this raw material. A better image could be created through more sustainability.

Produced by brain and by skin cells, melatonin acts as a powerful antioxidant and activates cellular protection. However, daily digital exposure disrupts skin melatonin production, leading to premature skin ageing and disturbing sleep-related functions.

Forest bathing is a hot trend right now! At the root of the new interest in woods lies deep-seated human needs – plus hard science that underscores the importance of the sense of smell.

Dr Holger Seidel presents the latest developments and advantages in Pickering emulsions. This type of emulsion is named after Persival Spencer Umfreville Pickering, who published his work in 1907. Seidel explains the ways in which the production of a Pickering emulsion is different from that of other emulsions.

Provital combined an ancient ayurvedic well-ageing secret and advanced botanical research in its latest innovation. Amla is a natural adaptogen fruit and is known for its wellness and well-ageing benefits for scalp & hair. 

Because improving skin elasticity is a major objective in cosmetics, the elastin precursor TE could play a tremendous role in the formulation of body care products, as Prof Dr Dr Reinhard H.H. Neubert from the University of Halle-Wittenberg explains.

The modern way of preserving a product means making a product unattractive for germs but highly attractive for consumers. Today’s challenges involved in this are described in this short history of cosmetic preservation.

African and black consumers around the globe are embracing the natural texture of their hair. What tailored hair product solutions exist to suit their texture preferences and to address their specific hair issues and styling choices?

More and more natural ingredients are capable of having an impact on gene expressions. The better we know our biochemical pathways, the easier it becomes to leverage natural ingredients to produce positive epigenetic effects.

Adaptogenic ingredients that increase the skin’s adaptability are the latest trend. AnnonaSense CLR which potently interacts with our skin’s endocannabinoid system, has relevant adaptogenic activity. In addition, it reduces skin sensitivity and itching while improving skin appearance and feel.

The new adaptogenic ingredient AnnonaSense which is an answer to the current trend of adaptogens in personal care products is used in the sample formulations Derma IQ Sleep Well Night Care OW and Natural Face and Body Lotion. The new ingredient is obtained from Cherimoya, an edible fruit originating from South America.

Our brand-new 6427 Megasoft Complex is a special blend of natural waxes, oils, and emollients, enriched with phytosterols. It deeply nourishes the skin without feeling greasy or heavy.

Can natural mica-based pigments provide distinctively different effects in colour cosmetics? Dr Matthias Lergenmüller from Sudarshan explains in what way the company’s new product ranges differ from synthetic substrates. 

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