International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
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?
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Do you seek inspiration for the development of new creams, lotions, masks, oils, scrubs and exfoliating products? Then our selection here might prove useful.
What does a glacier bacterium have to do with the ageing process of sleep-deprived skin? Christina Pickel from Mibelle Group Biochemistry explains.
This is a sample formulation which uses Mibelle’s ingredient IceAwake which was developed to support the skin in coping with cellular stresses due to lack of sleep.
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.
Here you will find some additional information on the following ingredients:
Loquat Leaf Extract CA from Maruzen Pharmaceuticals, Beauté by Roquette GA 290 from Roquette, Peony Root Extract BG from Maruzen Pharmaceuticals, Majestic Mane BCR from BCR Bio Component Research, Volugro BCR from BCR Bio Component Research
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Sprays, foams and gel formulations have gained tremendously in popularity lately. Our broad choice of formulations from a variety of personal care categories reflects this trend and serves as a source of inspiration.
What role do microorganisms play in healthy skin? This topic is one of today’s most promising areas of dermatological research. No wonder that the development of microbiome-friendly cosmetic products has a tremendous potential.
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Spending a day in a polluted urban environment has immediate visible consequences on the skin: it becomes oily and shows lack of radiance. Aggressed by too many pollutants, the skin natural detoxification system, called Nrf2 pathway, can’t cope with them and its biological functions become dysregulated: sebocytes produce excess of sebum and skin becomes dull. … Read more
While in recent years, it has been a trend to launch green, sustainable, renewable and circular-economy-based ingredients, it is now becoming the norm, explains Andrea Mitarotonda. Upcycling is another strong development that is gaining in importance both in the development of new ingredients and also in packaging.
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Now more than ever, consumers are conscious of the sourcing and environmental fate of products they use. In response, the cosmetics industry is seeking out new solutions to reduce environmental impact and is striving for high performance with careful ingredient selection. Polyurethane film formers have a lower environmental impact thanks to having the potential to … Read more
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Crodabond™ CSA is a 100% naturally derived and effective multi-performer. This film-forming copolymer of Sebacic Acid and Hydrogenated Castor Oil can be used in haircare as well as colour cosmetic applications. While it repairs the hair fibres and reduces split ends when used in conditioners or hair serums, it improves the durability of colour cosmetic … Read more
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Tailored fragrances for shower gels, lotions, household care products and candles – Bell Flavors & Fragrances EMEA offers the right solution for a wide range of applications. Thanks to our innovative technologies and the use of nature-compatible ingredients, they add value to any product and are environmentally friendly at the same time. Our technologies protect … Read more
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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.
BASF’s natural plant extract DN-Aura targets a major sign of ageing with epigenetics, shrinking and lightening age spots. As the ingredient stimulates a tyrosinase gene silencer, pigment spots are dealt with at their root cause, rather than just on the surface.
Find out more about the company Sudarshan and its product offer.