Gattefossé and Cytoo investigate effects of screen-emitted light on skin

Artificial visible light is everywhere in our modern life. Our mode of social communication confronts us with screens of all kinds and their use is on the rise. In order to discover the potential consequences of such an environment on skin health, Gattefossé initiated a two-year investigation with Cytoo to determine the direct effects of … Read more

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SiLiglit®, SiLiglam® – Glittering your world

In the area of colour cosmetics and packaging glitter has been an important recipe component for shimmering and brilliant effects. The SiLiglam and SiLiglit brand stands for effect glitters from Sigmund Lindner GmbH. Unlike conventional types of glitter, all SiLiglam types are based on a unique production process. With conventional types of glitter, a film-like … Read more

Sepawa Congress: New encounters in Berlin

What new products will be presented at this year’s SEPAWA in Berlin on 18–20 October? Find out more in COSSMA’s exclusive preview. This year’s 64th SEPAWA Congress will take place in Berlin for the first time. The show will take place at the Estrel Congress & Exhibition Center Berlin. 350 suppliers in the cosmetics and … Read more

Evonik opens site in France’s Cosmetic Valley

At the end of September, Evonik celebrated the opening of the new site for its Evonik Advanced Botanicals subsidiary in Tours (France). Now part of the Personal Care Business Line, the new subsidiary was created in 2016 when Evonik acquired experts in biotechnological production of plant-based active ingredients, French start-up, Alkion Biopharma SAS. As a … Read more

Formulations: Anti-Ageing

This is our selection of formulations with a large variety of ideas for anti-ageing products. It is to serve you as a source of inspiration for new product development. You will find the full versions of these inspiring ideas from a broad range of suppliers at www.cossma.com. COS1510_56_ForAntiAge.pdf

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Covestro: Beach-friendly Sun Protection with Baycusan®

Long-term protection with no sticky hands and no itchy skin? Our film former Baycusan® C 1004 allows formulating very water-resistant and sand-resistant emulsions. It combines safe and easy application with comfortable long-term protection – for children that enjoy beach and water all day long! Curious? Visit us at SEPAWA 18-20 October, booth A119! Covestro has … Read more

Formulations: Skin Cleansing

This month’s selection covers a broad range of cleansing formulations. It includes products for a combined shower and shave application; face mousses; makeup removers; face scrubs; baby washes; cleansing oils, bars and gels; water treatment essences; and creams and yoghurts. COS1703_27_FormCleansing.pdf

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HerbaShield® URB – The Natural Solution to Pollution

The constant exposure to air pollutants is a major threat for skin health. A promising anti-pollution strategy is the activation of the body’s own detoxification machinery, as this is more efficient than the mere application of antioxidants. HerbaShield URB is Lipoid Kosmetik’s new active that enhances the body’s endogenous detoxification system and thereby substantially reduces … Read more

Kline: Analysis on specialty actives in personal care

End users in the United States consider expensive purchases as an investment in their appearance and self-confidence. As a result, cosmetic products that apply novel solutions with premium pricing are well-accepted, which adds to healthy growth of the U.S. market for active ingredients. According to Kline’s Specialty Actives in Personal Care: Multi-regional Market Analysis and … Read more

Inolex: New demo center in São Paulo

Inolex do Brasil in São Paulo recently opened a Demo Center geared towards the promotion of safe and natural solutions in key areas that are shaping the next wave of consumer beauty products, including alternative preservation, silicone replacements and palm-free ingredients. The Demo Center, which introduced its first training sessions in July of this year, … Read more

Vantage expands global jojoba capabilities

Vantage has opened a new jojoba seed crushing facility located near its jojoba farm in Argentina. The construction of this facility further expands the company’s jojoba oil extraction capabilities, and re-affirms its commitment to being a reliable global supplier. It allows Vantage to continue meeting the fast-growing, worldwide customer demand for jojoba-based sustainable beauty ingredients. … Read more

Clariant to present active to counteract blue light effects

Clariant, a global supplier of specialty chemicals, will exhibit at the in-cosmetics Asia 2017 exhibition to be staged at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre in Thailand on 31 October -2 November 2017. Along with the second edition of BeautyForward trend forecast, Clariant will also showcase its line of natural active ingredients dedicated to … Read more

Formulations: Body Care

This is our selection of formulations with a large variety of ideas for body care products. It is to serve you as a source of inspiration for new product development. You will find the full versions of these inspiring ideas from a broad range of suppliers at www.cossma.com. COS1709_27_Formulier.pdf