International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
The presented facts about silicones attempt to balance a debate that focuses on exploiting the label ‘free from’ and on myths about the properties of cosmetic ingredients. Trend "Silicone-Free" The trend to market ‘silicone-free’ products is growing. But why is it that we suddenly want to replace tried and tested substances? After all, the truth … Read more
Iberchem’s new financial sponsor is Eurazeo, a European investment company. The transaction is set to benefit Iberchem in pursuing its expansion plan by enlarging its workforce as well as its R&D installations and production plant. It also strengthens the company’s will to extend its footprint in new markets, consolidate its operations on the existing ones … Read more
With 2014 sales of EUR 11.7 billion, Covestro is among the world’s largest polymer companies. Business activities are focused on the manufacture of high-tech polymer materials and the development of innovative solutions for products used in many areas of daily life. With Baycusan®, Covestro offers a product range liquid-aqueous dispersion and liquid alcoholic solutions based … Read more
At Cosmetic Business on the 21st and 22nd of June, more than 400 exhibitors and represented companies will be exhibiting their latest developments in the MOC Events Centre in Munich. Find out more in COSSMA’s preview article. Bomo Trendline: Duo Cosmetic Pen System Bomo Trendline, Hall 2, Stand C25, presents its Duo Cosmetic Pen System. … Read more
Strengthening hair is not the only hot topic in hair care. Find the latest ingredient solutions for this and other hair care issues in this article from COSSMA 6/2017. Fighting against dandruff, itching, dryness… Croda’s Apiscalp fights against dandruff, itching, dryness and hyperseborrhea to provide comfort to both an oily and dry scalp. Procapil supports … Read more
Novacap, a worldwide company in the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industry, has acquired ID bio, a producer of natural ingredients for cosmetics. Novacap serves the cosmetics industry with essential ingredients used as preservatives, UV filters, exfoliants and fragrances. ID bio leverages its expertise in enzymatic extraction and purification to develop innovative active ingredients and botanical extracts. … Read more
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Lessonia appears as the European resource company for sheet masks, offering customized but also standard solution to answer to various brands projects, from selective to mass market. Materials: 20 different materials available for masks and eye patches: Non-woven, lyocell, bio cellulose, black oak charcoal, stretching, liace, hydrogel… Packaging: sachets, blisters, boxes, displays are available with … Read more
In what way do air pollutants damage the skin? And how can this be prevented? Meike Streker, Cosmetic Scientist, Consultant and Lecturer at University of Hamburg Cosmetics Sciences in Hamburg, Germany, gives details in her article in COSSMA 5/2017. 2010: First study on air pollution and skin quality Since Dr Andrea Vierkötter et al. published … Read more
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In the continuity of the Matrixyl® inside range, Matrixyl® Morphomics™ is a newly discovered anti-wrinkle matrikine® that took advantage of the latest scientific technologies and Sederma’s expertise in both peptide research and claim substantiation to offer the best in skin rejuvenation. Inspired by the diversity of collagen cross-linking in the human body tissues, Sederma R&D … Read more
Clariant and Huntsman have combined in a merger of equals through an all-stock transaction. The merged company will be named HuntsmanClariant. On a pro forma 2016 basis1, the combination of both companies will create a global specialty chemical company with sales of approximately $13.2 billion, an adjusted EBITDA of $2.3 billion and a combined enterprise … Read more
Natural cosmetics is the topic featured in this month’s selection of cosmetic formulations. Our broad choice includes bread and butter formulations for all types of personal care products but also some concepts for colour cosmetics. We found the following formulations particularly creative: Biesterfeld concept of a Gin Tonic Pre-Party Shower and Lubrizol’s Moisturizing Strawberry Cleansing … Read more
Eurofragance, a specialist in fragrance design and creation, is captivating visitors at Beautyworld Middle East (BWME) in Dubai with " Scents∞ is a customised fragrance concept that has been developed for the perfumery, home and personal care sectors. Fragrances in this collection have been created by the perfumers Julia Rodriguez and Olaf Larsen. The fragrance … Read more
Givaudan laid the foundation for a new fragrance encapsulation centre in Singapore, thus demonstrating their ongoing commitment to invest in high growth markets. Gilles Andrier, CEO, said: “This investment is another step towards achieving our 2020 strategy ambitions. Consumers in high growth markets are increasing their demand for encapsulation technologies for their favourite fragranced products. … Read more
The introductory session on May 12th featured new technologies. Mathias Bonmarin from ZHAW Winterthur showed that a new small and connected device can be used to measure human skin properties using transient temperature measurement. Jorgen Gade Hyldgaard, Hygade, explained how find alternative natural ingredients with the help of a technology based on solubility parametres. The … Read more
Interview | Beauty Forward II is the second edition of Clariant’s insights into trends, related consumer profiles and the company’s formulation inspirations, designed to help speed-to-market strategies and stay one step ahead of the competition.
Claim: PEG-free, conforms to Natrue standards; Appearance: white creamy emulsion COS1705_Zschimm.pdf
PEG-free hand cream, Cosmos conform, palm-free materials caring elegant skin feel, short and long-term moisturization COS1705_Biesterfeld.pdf
Contains Vitamin F Forte which contains polyunsaturated essential free fatty acids with a particularly high content of linoleic acid in its natural form (C18:2; 9cis 12cis). The product is derived from safflower oil, which is subjected to high-pressure ester cleavage, with subsequent fractionated vacuum distillation. COS1705_CLR.pdf
PEG-free hand cream, Cosmos conform, palm-free materials caring elegant skin feel, short and long-term moisturization COS1705_Biesterfeld_02.pdf
Natural, intensive lotion for everyday moisturisation. This light and easily absorbed facial lotion gently hydrates the skin delivering softness using Crodamol™ IPIS and 100% natural Crodamol SSA. The desirable texture is created using NatraGem™ EW which is also 100% natural. COS1705_Croda.pdf