International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
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Wearing protective masks is still impacting our skin health. Reducing inflammatory acne induced by Cutibacterium acnes remains a primary target to fight maskne. To support its customers in defining the efficacy of innovative ingredients, StratiCELL is continuously increasing its panel of anti-inflammatory in vitro assays.
Companies that produce hair and scalp care products need ingredients that enable them to meet the unique needs and concerns of every individual consumer. That is why a steadily growing range of innovative active ingredients is necessary. Nathalie Wojtowicz and Dr Torsten Clarius know the trends.
After numerous measures to combat the corona-virus pandemic have made it difficult to visit the hairdresser for a long time, the desire for professional care is great – but at the same time the products should be sustainable. Dr Elisabeth Streefland knows what is already possible in the field of hair care.
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Formulators of modern make-up face a growing challenge: How to develop cosmetic products that show a high level of plant-based ingredients, yet still ensure long-lasting performance? Our naturally-derived Baycusan® eco E 1001 film former can help solve this dilemma. Adding our film former provides eye makeup formula with outstanding waterproofing, rub-off resistance and smudge-proof … Read more
So-called green chemistry is a relatively young discipline that can do a lot for environmental protection, especially when it comes to sustainability. Barbara Olioso shows what is behind it and how cosmetic products can benefit from it both in terms of content and image.
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Taking care of hair and scalp is part of the regular beauty routine. Whether shampoo, conditioner, mask or hair tonic – there are suitable solutions for every requirement, as the overview of the formulations shows.
The healing or beneficial effects of some plants have long been handed down. It becomes particularly interesting when current science finds out exactly where the effect comes from and how it can then be converted into new active ingredients. Emilio Rubio and Clara Vigo report on new exiting results.
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BASF’s Care Creations® has introduced a new version of its Sunscreen Simulator, with an array of additional practical and convenient functionalities. Its new “cockpit” user interface and the integrated EcoSun Pass tool make it easier than ever for formulators to develop innovative, effective and environmentally conscious sun care products. The tool enables cost-effective, unlimited and … Read more
The creation of new fragrances is not just about flavours. In times in which sustainability is playing an increasingly important role, there are also developments in new dosage forms. Katia de Martino reports on this new dosage form.
Clay masks are mainly well-known for their natural purifying properties. One of the markers used to indicate the degree of skin purity is the number of bacterial porphyrins present in the skin.
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Ethicskin™ arises from the need to broaden the limits of sustainability and ethics in the beauty sector, the need to make biodiversity conservation go hand in hand with social and economic growth, to value and fairly reward the traditional knowledge and natural resources. Aiming to be the most significant step forward towards a just world … Read more
In cosmetics, additives play an important role when it comes to making a product durable and creating a pleasant consistency. Fermentation is a good way to produce these naturally and therefore more sustainably. Dr Malte Sietzen and Dr Fernando Ibarra present some examples and their advantages.
Even if the claim “microbiome friendly” is being used more frequently in cosmetics, it has not yet been conclusively clarified which substances can influence which bacteria and fungi. Anne-Sophie Dutailly took a closer look at a few ingredients and examined their effects.
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When launching SOLAGUM™ TARA in 2012, Seppic was a pioneer in delivering sustainable and plant-based polymers substitute to synthetic ones. Anticipating the future of beauty a few years ago, SEPPIC has designed the SOLAGUM™ range to create clean beauty concepts: to support wellbeing without compromising health and the environment for a betterliving and a conscious … Read more
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Sun creams are booming in the summer months because they protect the skin from skin ageing and even skin damage. We present a selection of formulations and ingredient suppliers that offer products for the whole body.
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The interest of end consumers in inorganic UV-filters is rising as they are seen as being safer and a more natural alternative compared to organic UV-filters. However, also sun care products with inorganic UV-filters should fulfil certain customer needs such as nice skin sensory, non-whitening and non-nano. As experts in TiO2 and ZnO UV-filters Croda … Read more
The already existing trend towards more naturalness in cosmetics has accelerated enormously in the past few months and ranges from facial to body and hair care. In this issue we present a selection of formulations and ingredients suppliers that show the possibilites that the latest innovations on the market offer.
The microbiome is a relatively new topic in cosmetics that still lacks uniform standards and definitions. This article focuses on three cosmetic active ingredients that target the microbiome with different strategies: “Prebiotics”, “biofilm control” and “natural antimicrobial agents”.
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This year Marchesini Group acquired Cosmatic, a business specialised in technologies for the production of lipsticks and in fill-in cosmetic powders. This strategic operation allowed the Group to expand its expertise in a segment that uses some of the most complex technologies in the world of cosmetics. Cosmatic, leader in the field of lipstick and … Read more
Consumers love masks for the concentrated and rich active ingredients that they feel on their skin while they enjoy their little personal break – at home or, increasingly, again in the beauty salons. We present a selection of formulations and ingredient suppliers that provide a comprehensive overview of the latest innovations on the market.