International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
Seppic, a subsidiary of the Air Liquide group, is this year’s recipient of Pierre Potier Award for its Simulsol SL7 G innovation. The Pierre Potier Award singles out the innovations in the chemical industry that promote sustainable development. The Alkyl PolyGlucoside is a highly efficient bio-based hydrotrope* derived from natural plant sources. This product is … Read more
How do consumers view the subjects of sustainability and certification in the cosmetics business? This was a question asked by the skin care working party at SEPAWA, and appropriate research was ordered, to be carried out by the Dialego market research institute. Dr. Vera Maienschein of Impag summarised the most important findings. In her article … Read more
Cosmetic companies are making slow progress in reducing their packaging footprints. Although the cosmetics industry has become preoccupied with green initiatives, few steps have been made to tackle the environmental impact of packaging. Most developments are occurring in ecodesign, with many brands reducing packaging materials by changing design structures. But more radical solutions involving materials … Read more
Innospec Inc. has acquired Chemsil Silicones Inc and the Chemtec Chemical Co., from its private owners. Chemsil develops and markets silicone-based formulations to the personal care industry. Chemtec, which distributes a wide range of personal care ingredients, is focused on customers on the West Coast. The companies have combined sales of $40 million. Commenting on … Read more
Anne Françoise Clay, from Ashland’s Vincience Skin Research Center, shows in her article in COSSMA 9/2013 how Actopontine and Lipigenine, two new biofunctionals, can help consumers maintain youngerlooking and firmer skin. photo: Alex011973, Shutterstock.com
NuSil Technology LLC, the parent company of CareSil silicones for skin care, color cosmetics, and sun care; is now contracted with Azelis for the distribution of CareSil in France, Italy, Benelux, and Canada. Azelis is a global specialty chemical distributor and supplier for ingredients and application solutions. Like NuSil, Azelis offers technical expertise and regulatory … Read more
Hair sustains damage in many ways and from various sources, often on a daily basis. The side effects of damaged hair include frizz, breakage, dullness, lack of movement and hair that is difficult to comb and style. Causes of hair damage fall into one of five categories: mechanical, chemical, environmental, thermal and aging. Each of … Read more
After South America, Peru and West Africa with Burkina Faso, Greentech begins a new cooperationwith Madagascar. Closely working with the University of Antsiranana Greentech has equipped the University with a complete research laboratory, specifically for the development of new cosmetic active compounds. This included all necessary equipment for plant extraction and analytical control of these … Read more
Lipotec’s specific peptides, Delisens and Telangyn, act on the alterations found in sensitive skin via different pathways. They reduce its symptoms while increasing cutaneous hydration, elasticity, firmness, softness and smoothness. Read more in the article in COSSMA 9/2013. photo: Konstantin Yuganov, Shutterstock.com
Probiotic supplementation may very well be useful in managing atopic dermatitis and dry skin.Discover here to what extent probiotic additives can help in the article by David Tropel of Biovitis/Greentech and Petra Schlegel of Greentech Germany in COSSMA 9/2013. photo: iStockphoto
It is no longer “new” news that CC cream, like its older sister BB cream, is gaining popularity worldwide. Its all-in-one promise attracts both busy multi-tasking women and smart beauty junkies constantly in search of a younger, softer and more even complexion, but also looking for greater value in skin care products. This article describes … Read more
A very broad choice of Peruvian ingredients from Cobiosa, highly pure MicroSilver mirosilver from BioEpiderm, plant-based lipids from Bertin for interesting textures, environmentally-friendly anti-ageing actives from Soliance, glutamate surfactants for a sustainable, mild skin cleanser from Schill&Seilacher, Ecocert conforming UV protection options from Sunjin, amino-acid based surfactants for mild skin cleansers from Sino Lion, multilayer … Read more
In COSSMA 8/2013, we bring you a concise overview of what new products were showcased at this year’s In-Cosmetics in Paris in April. photo: In-Cosmetics
These days more and more consumers expect not only that natural products themselves are organic and meet the demands of sustainability, but that this should also apply to the packaging. One approach here, with regard to plastic packaging, is the use of biopolymers as packaging material for natural cosmetics. Dr. Andrea Kühn of Wala Heilmittel, … Read more
From October 9th to 11th in Fulda (Germany), the 60th SEPAWA e.V. congress is going to take place. The conference program of this year’s SEPAWA Congress and EDC Conference comprises again all aspects of the home, personal care and fragrance industries. Key speakers from universities, institutes and research companies present the latest developments and explain … Read more
Ute Griesbach et al. from BASF’s Personal Care business explain the benefits of Plantaquat NC, a nature-based solution for the conditioner sector, Lamesoft OD, a nature-based micro-emulsion for rinse-off products, and Plantacare surfactants, the alkyl polyglucoside range for natural positioned and mild rinse-off products. photo: BASF
Cloé Cibil Le Meudec from Clariant explains in her article in COSSMA magazine the benefits of Plantasens, a range of plant-based actives, multifunctional emulsifiers and a broad selection of emollients providing sensorial advantages and performance for natural cosmetics. A specially developed sensory profile helps formulators choose the most suitable emollient for the type of product being … Read more
The Scent & Care division expanded its business in every region and boosted its sales to € 490.3 million. Compared to the prior year period, this corresponds to a sales increase of 10.3 % (12.5 % at local currency). The production capacities for menthol, which were expanded in 2012, have been well utilized. Scent & … Read more
The Scent & Care division expanded its business in every region and boosted its sales to € 490.3 million. Compared to the prior year period, this corresponds to a sales increase of 10.3 % (12.5 % at local currency). The production capacities for menthol, which were expanded in 2012, have been well utilized. Scent & … Read more
Oléoactifs obtained using a new green technology called oleo-eco-extraction are the first bio-certified oil-based actives simultaneously combining a proven efficacy with a high stability as Anne Rossignol-Castera from Oléos explains. photo: Sergio Stakhnyk, Shutterstock.com