International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
The demands customers have on their skin care products have changed. Those who buy anti-aging products are getting younger and younger. Francesca Pascucci and Volker Rosenberger also talk about other trends and innovative solutions.
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As months go by and relevant Cosmetic shows are further postponed, the German effect pigment producer makes its way around COVID-19 with a digital campaign on social media and specialized platforms. With the motto “Let it glow!”, all innovations for 2020 will be launched digitally during the year: Besides interesting new products and ECKART’s Color … Read more
In order for meet consumers’ demand for zero-waste products, waterfree formulations have become a sustainable alternative in personal care. Josefine Schroeder explains the rapid development.
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Clearing age-promoting cells – a novel anti-aging concept. Mibelle Biochemistry presents Alpine Rose Active, a natural active ingredient based on an extract of organic alpine rose leaves.
Although currently in great demand in cosmetics, Cannabidiol is quite chemically unstable. A study about effectiveness while embedded in capsules seems promising. Here are the results.
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.
Valentina Mastria from Res Pharma Industriale in Italy talks about a cosmos botanical active ingredient, which promise to be a truly comprehensive global ally against ageing.
Recent demographic changes are having important consequences for cosmetic treatments and dermatology. The population is ageing at a rapid rate and the trend is set to continue in the next years.
Recently, the use of living probiotics– tyndallized bacteria and lysates– and prebiotics has been blooming. However, the production of stable, reproducible and safe formulations containing most of these ingredients remains a topic of discussion. Big effort is currently devoted in elucidating the interactions between beneficial microbes and skin.
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With the rise in awareness about pollution’s effect on the skin, many consumers are more careful in choosing their skin cleansing products. Our selection of formulations from a broad range of ingredient suppliers reflects the latest formulation trends in this area.
Nowadays customers are looking for products with less or even no packaging and buying more sustainable face brands. For some, sustainable means formulations without water. Laura Ratz and Annika Kramer talk about the challenges and advantages of developing water-free cosmetics.
SmartLipids, submicron lipid particles, ensure that active ingredients in formulations last longer and work more effectively.
&nb BASF is investing in the higher double-digit million euro range in sustainable technology at the Ludwigshafen Verbund site Capacity expansion to 50,000 metric tons per year in response to rising global demand Additional capacities to be available from the fourth quarter of 2021 As already announced at the end of 2018, BASF will proceed … Read more
Gobiotics BV releases new, RSPO certified (supply chain certificate number: CU-RSPO SCC-867024), grade of its well-known emollient GOSULIN IL under the name GOSULIN IL MB. This release reflects Gobiotics’ approach to environmental issues as this grade uses palm kernel oil from sustainable palm plantations only. Apart from RSPO this cosmetic ingredient is also COSMOS and … Read more
Alexander Kielbassa and Dr Valérie Bicard-Benhamou from Merck present the latest findings in HEV, blue light and IR exposure, explain how to overcome challenges involved in formulating sun care products and point out the options available for creating sustainable products.
Stéphanie Acker from BASF talks about consumer trends in sun care, BASF’s new EcoSun Pass methodology and the benefits of nano UV filters.
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.
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What targeted face and colour care solutions do consumers seek? 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.
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The current fragrance trends of Bell Flavors & Fragrances EMEA are inspired by some of the most alluring facets of our planet: The sea is a popular place to retreat and relax. At the same time, it symbolises the origin of life on Earth and is still teeming with secrets! Therefore, the trend theme "Ocean … Read more