Choosing the right additives

As customers become better informed, their expectations of their care brands are getting higher. To meet the demand for effective but “clean” products, the use of additives is increasingly becoming a long-term strategic decision.

Sustainable stabilisation

If you want to manufacture products on a sustainable basis, you should also pay attention to microplastics in the formulations. To reduce the proportion of synthetic polymers that are difficult to degrade, other stabilisation systems, for example based on microcrystalline cellulose, can be used.

Precise delivery of actives

Liposomes are used so that active ingredients can penetrate exactly into the skin layer intended for them and act there. Daniel Pando and Dr Jörg Oliver Schmitz talk about their different capabilities depending on the size and composition of the Liposomes.

Out of the sea

Many active ingredients from the sea are known to be particularly effective. Algae are also such power packs, because they can filter and store many trace elements from seawater – and by the way, algae from sustainable management can contribute to environmental protection.

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Apibreeze™ a sweet renewal, kind to the planet.

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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Discover Crodas’s NaTrue and COSMOS compliant raw materials

The latest market trends have shown a growing interest of end consumers in NaTrue and COSMOS certified cosmetic products. Discover Croda’s products that align with these trends – get inspired by suitable formulations and let us support you in the development of new formulations with unique sensorial properties. In Germany, the interest in certified cosmetic … Read more

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Soft-focus with the power of nature

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

High standards

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.

Improve Biodegradability

In the current discussion about environmental friendliness in cosmetic products, the requirements for sunscreens are also increasing. Since many of the filters on the market enjoy the dubious reputation of not being easily degradable, one way to lessen the environmental impact of these products is to use boosters.

Formulations 2021: Skin cleansing

Cleansing the skin has been playing a more important role than ever for the past twelve months. Due to the increased use of cleaning agents and disinfectants, the need for care during cleansing has also increased significantly. Our selection shows the latest trends in formulations in this area.

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Hydagen Clean – The latest addition to BASF’s biopolymer portfolio

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

Future-ready but traditional

In these turbulent times, the skin is also exposed to stressful factors: increased cleaning and disinfection of the hands, but also irritation from wearing masks in everyday life. There is a longing for old, quieter times. Well-known and proven active ingredients further improve care of the skin and give the user a good feeling.

More energy for hair follicles

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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Senseryn™ back to calm through your senses.

Senseryn™ was created as a result of Provital’s desire to improve the quality of life of people with sensitive and reactive skin. To provide them with a specific solution, Provital adopted a new scientific approach, sensocosmetic, in which our senses take care of our skin to enhance its well-being.  Senseryn™ is an active ingredient, COSMOS … Read more

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SantEnergy™ Energizing hair follicles

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

Natural boosting power

In the course of the increasingly popular “clean beauty” movement, additives are falling into disrepute. Boosters of natural origin are a way of reducing the use of additives and still ensuring the safety of the products.

Care of yellow and grey

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.

Formulations 2021: Face & Colour

What targeted face and colour care solutions do consumers look for? Multifunctional colour cosmetics are gaining ground. Our choice reflects the latest formulation trends in this area and also mirrors the vast potential for product development in these two product categories.

Amber skincare

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.

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Engaging the senses with new textures

Univar Solutions newest formulation concept, Revival is not to be missed! If you haven’t seen our presentation of Revival, the Power of Bold  let us know and we get you a kit so that you can try our 8 phenomenal formats with outstanding textures. Post pandemic, we need some positive vibes and these formulas bring … Read more