Ingredients

Urban Beauty

By Petra Schlegel

Our skin is exposed to a large variety of pollutants in an ever more urbanised world. These include nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, hydrocarbons and other toxic compounds every day. Throughout the day, these pollutants accumulate on the skin’s surface and create oxidative stress that weakens the skin barrier. The consequence is dehydration, redness, imperfections, a grey and dull complexion, and, in the long term, accelerated skin ageing as well as increasingly visible dark spots.

Eurofragance: New technology neutralises unpleasant smells

Eurofragance has launched a collection of products specifically designed to neutralise unwanted smells. Euro-MC is a technology that integrates and nullifies the sensory effect of bad-smelling molecules with fragrances created to be used as air fresheners. The first Euro-MC fragrances have been formulated to neutralise the unpleasant smell of tobacco smoke and are designed to … Read more

Youthfulness from within

Ingredients | DN-Age, an anti-ageing active for hair care, protects the scalp and hair follicles from ageing. It decreases oxidative stress and markers of ageing in human hair follicle cells, slows down hair fibre greying and reduces hair thinning. 

Protective cuticle ­regeneration

By Anna Crovetto

Ingredients | Anna Crovetto from Active Concepts presents a solution for protective cuticle regeneration and beyond the bond solutions for damaged hair: In line with synthetic ­biology, a self-assembling biomimetic neo-cuticle forms on the hair which protects from thermal ­styling and everyday stressors.

Biesterfeld and Sandream Impact: pigment partner across Europe

By Angelika Meiss

US-based effect pigment supplier Sandream Impact LLC and Biesterfeld Spezialchemie have signed a distribution agreement for the European cosmetic markets. As of now, the specialty chemicals distributor represents the US company in the German-speaking DACH region, Eastern Europe and Turkey. With more than 800 products, Sandream Impact’s portfolio comprises natural and synthetic mica, borosilicate glasses, … Read more

CSR gold status for Lipoid Kosmetik

By Angelika Meiss

EcoVadis is an independent agency rating Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) of companies on a global basis. Lipoid Kosmetik obtained the Gold Status ranking of EcoVadis for the advanced CSR engagement for the third time in a row. Lipoid Kosmetik is in the top 1% of more than 40’000 suppliers that have been evaluated. The overall … Read more

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COSMOPROF ASIA 2018 introduces new initiatives that set the beauty industry abuzz

Save the date for Cosmoprof Asia, the leading b2b event for the cosmetic industry in the Asia-Pacific region. The 23rd edition of Cosmoprof Asia will once again adopt the “1 Fair, 2 Venues” formula, bringing together the entire Asia-Pacific beauty industry in Hong Kong this November. From 13 to 15 November 2018, Cosmopack Asia, to … Read more

Omyaskin: A new functional mineral for colour cosmetics

By Angelika Meiss

Omya, a global supplier of calcium carbonates, has developed a new generation of recrystallised mineral particles for use in decorative cosmetic applications. Using a patented technology, the company has created a novel mineral composition, branded under the Omyaskin name. The new advanced structure offers greater porosity and a larger surface area, which allows the particles … Read more

Formulation: Sun Care, Self Tanning, After Sun 2018

What criteria does a new sun care product need to fulfil? First of all, it has to be convenient and easy to apply. Another important aspect is its format. While some people love using sun sprays, others prefer using lotions, creams and oils, especially when applying the product to the face. Another buzzword in this context is multifunctionality.

Givaudan completes the acquisition of Expressions Parfumées

By Angelika Meiss

Givaudan, the global supplier of flavours and fragrances, has completed the acquisition of Expressions Parfumées, a French fragrance creation house, from its current shareholders, Orfite and Expressions Parfumées’ management. Founded in Grasse in 1982, Expressions Parfumées is a pioneer of natural fragrance compounds and offers its NATCO range of perfumes designed to adapt to any … Read more

IFF to Combine with Frutarom to Create a Global Leader in Taste, Scent and Nutrition

IFF and Frutarom announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which IFF will acquire Frutarom in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately $7.1 billion, including the assumption of Frutarom’s net debt. Under the terms of the agreement, which has been unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies, … Read more

How to smile like a star

Oral care | New applications with beneficial claims to accommodate consumers’ demands are being offered for an ever-expanding oral care industry. This requires not only classic active ingredients but also ingredients of natural origin, together with the adaptation of basic formulations e.g. with pearl pigments to obtain both attractive and functional oral care products. 

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