International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
Petra Biehl from Evonik presents a plant-derived versatile skin vitalizer. The standardized plant extract, based on pentacyclic triterpenes, is designed to combat hormonal ageing by inducing growth factors such as VEGF, and by up-regulating markers related to increased sebum production. In addition, in a series of in vivo studies, the vitalizer reduced skin dryness by … Read more
Petra Anni Schmidt of CLR shows, with the help of test results, how the lipophilic active Phyto Defense CLR, extracted from the bark of the magnolia tree, can reduce symptoms in sensitive skin such as neurogenic inflammation and also skin redness physically induced by shaving. photo: CLR
Croda International has acquired IRB (Istituto di Ricerche Biotecnologiche SpA.). IRB entered the active ingredients market in 2009 after 10 years of research. In the emerging market of plant cell culture actives both in Personal Care and Health Care, IRB has a wide range of plant cell lines characterized by specific markers and is able … Read more
Symrise AG is strengthening its presence in Latin America and opened its Center of Excellence near São Paulo, which was built over the course of about twelve months. It will combine the research and development work which has until now been carried out at two different locations; in addition, it closely links R&D to market … Read more
Supports company’s strategy to enhance its personal care portfolio with high-performance, claims-driving ingredients
Dr. Ralph Schimpf, Corporate Director Prototype Development, R&D, at Beiersdorf shows how innovation is managed at Beiersdorf and gives examples for successful launches which came out of this process. Reports and interviews – check the COSSMA TV video clips! COSSMA – your eyes and ears in the market. Your computer needs only a "broadband" (DSL) … Read more
Alexander Kielbassa and Dr. Anja-Martina Bohlmann of Merck put forward some innovative concepts for protection against solar radiation and from insects. Read more in their article in the June issue of COSSMA magazine. photo: Front cover picture: Cbenjasuwan/Shutterstock.com
Solar Beauty was the in-focus theme at this year’s In-Cosmetics show in Barcelona, which was presented in a new format. Imogen Matthews, consultant to In-Cosmetics, summarizes the main results of the event with its panel discussions and product presentations. photo: Gillette
Silab has opened Silab South America, its new promoting platform in São Paulo, Brazil, in June 2012. This entity will be dedicated to the promotion of the company’s natural cosmetic active ingredients towards all direct customers and to the management of distributors in place and to be, and so, for the whole South American territory. … Read more
In an interview with COSSMA editor Angelika Meiss, Uli Osterwalder from BASF outlines the latest changes in the field of sun protection, such as the FDA’s simplification of UV-A testing. He also highlights the latest product trends. photo: Haveseen/Shutterstock.com
According to Julia Gourlaouen from Jan Dekker, now part of IMCD, Dekanex FG is a multifunctional ingredient providing a pleasant skin feel and a proper dispersion of mineral filters. In addition, it is compatible with UV filters, it is photo-stable and its safety profile makes it suitable even for baby sun care. photo: Yuri Arcurs/Shutterstock.com
Angela Kleiner of Croda and Sederma presents the latest trends in UV filters and summarises the current position with regard to the, at times controversial, use of nano-ingredients in sun protection products. In particular she points out that the term “nano-material” has not yet been finally and precisely defined, and there is as yet no … Read more
Dr. Silke Granzow of Mann & Schröder describes inm her article in COSSMA 5/2012 the points to observe if you want your cosmetics advertising to avoid falling foul of the legislation covering medicines or pharmaceuticals, or possibly the biocidal products directive, as well as what to note in the tighter attention being paid to the matter … Read more
Kay Schwabe (Technical Consultant for Mani) et al. explain the way that Ceraparts work. This new type of carrier system slowly releases lipophilic actives and also biomimetic matrix components such as ceramides and phytosterols, which are precisely released into the target area and provide immediate physical skin care, even in the case of very demanding … Read more
On April 18th, during the In-Cosmetics exhibition in Barcelona, a total of 15 BSB innovation awards were made for finished products and ingredients at a gathering in the Princesa Sofia Gran Hotel as part of the 10th anniversary celebrations of the BSB Innovation Awards. The BSB special awards, presented by Dr. Jan Riedel went to … Read more
The Research Institute for Fragrance Materials, Inc. (RIFM) is beta testing its 2-Box Indoor Air Dispersion Model software, an alternative method for assessing inhalation exposure to fragrance materials. RIFM Database subscribers can download the model for individual use by selecting “Tools and Models” from the RIFM Database home page and then selecting the model for … Read more
Kerstin Dornhöfer of Merck presents the company’s extended range of new special effect pigments and functional fillers for use in cosmetic products which will be shown at the In-Cosmetics in Barcelona. photo: fotolia.de
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More than 530 companies, of which more than 50 are new exhibitors, present from April 17th to April 19th, their ranges of cosmetic ingredients and services. There are more than 50 new products at this year’s In-Cosmetics, held at the Gran Via exhibition centre in Barcelona. As in previous years new developments for natural cosmetics … Read more
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Omya will distribute KCC Silicones in Switzerland and Austria, opening up a whole range of new business opportunities for both companies. KCC will leverage Omya’s leading excellence in specialty chemicals, whilst Omya gains the support of one of the world’s fastest growing primary silicone manufacturers, with great ambitions for expansion over the coming years. “With … Read more