International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
COSSMA editor Angelika Meiss asked industry experts about the most significant trends, actives and combination treatments in anti-ageing. The replies received, from representatives of Merck, Sederma, Sinerga, Infinitec Activos, OceanBasis, Breko, Gelita and Bioriginal show that the concepts differ widely. One clear trend does show, however, that the concept of combining beauty from within and … Read more
The BSB European Innovation Prize for chemical raw materials ans cosmetics are to be awarded for the ninth time by the independent BSB – Beratungs- and Servicebuero Dr. Riedel e.K. New in 2011 is the award in the category household. The Innovation Prize, a prize brought to life by BSB`s founder Dr. Jan-H. Riedel in … Read more
With styling products we now see, beside traditional sprays, gels and mousses, that new formats of waxes, pastes, serums and creams are becoming increasingly popular. Jürgen Franke et. al. from BASF show how the advantages of selected polymers with specific rheological and/or conditioning performance, can be used to develop creative new styling product formats. COSSMA … Read more
The following downloads from the COSSMA website were most popular in this month: Background Information: Marine Sources >> Product Info Cryo Buds >> Literature References: Marine Alternatives to Hyaluronic Acid >> List of companies exhibiting at Innovationparc Packaging at InterPack 2011 >> Formulierung: Wash´n Peel (Merck) >> picture: Nikolai Sorohin, Fotolia.de
In its opinion on toxicity aspects of nano silver, the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) had recommended to waive the use of nano silver in foods and articles of daily use until the data situation allows for a final assessment of the health risks. Mainly industry objected to this assessment by BfR that enough … Read more
International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF), a global creator of flavors and fragrances, recently won the 2011 FiFi Award, the highest honor in the fragrance industry, for Technological Breakthrough of the Year for its encapsulation technology. IFF applied this technology to "Redken Nature’s Rescue Radiant Sea Spray" – Time Touch Hair Fragrance. Nicolas Mirzayantz, Group President, … Read more
Sopharcos has developed two new carrier systems that penetrate the skin and which are formed by an edible, plant-derived emulsifier based on sunflower. Thus these carrier systems can immediately be used in natural cosmetics. picture: Wilhelmine Wulff, Pixelio.de
Harald van der Hoeven from CLR shows that the natural active SyriCalm CLR helps the skin in dealing with hyperosmotic stress, thus helping the cells to maintain their cellular functioning. This effect was measured on epidermal skin models suffering from hyperosmotic stress and was also confirmed in vivo. picture: CLR
The following downloads from the COSSMA website were most popular in this month: Product info CosmoSurf CE Serie (Siltech, vertrieben von Brenntag Specialties) >> Literature References: Parfums – East meets West >>´ Background:Questions to help develop the trend statement >>´ Product info RonaFlair™ EFX >> Formulation: Nouvelle Vague Balm-to-Milk Wash >> picture: Nikolai Sorohin, Fotolia.de
Dr. Wilfried Petersen, Managing Director of Dr. Straetmans examines how the consequences of systems for natural cosmetics certification affect formulations. He compares the seals of approval offered by NaTrue, BDIH, Ecocert and COSMOS. COSSMA subscribers can download detailed background information and a list of internet links. Go to Russian translation of this article at ekokosmetika.ru … Read more
Mild and natural, renewable skin and hair cleansing products are much in demand, but until now such products left a lot to be desired in terms of foaming and viscosity, and were costly to produce. New approaches and new solutions are offered by the new Plantapon PSC surfactant system. Read more in the detailed article … Read more
Martina Heldermann of Inolex shows in her article in COSSMA 3/2001 how, by the clever use of commonly found alternatives, safe and “preservative free” formulations can be developed. picture: Jeanette Dietl, Fotolia.com
Over the last two decades the number of silicone compounds offered to personal care formulators has drastically increased. Tony O’Lenick and Andrew O’Lenick from Siltech describe the advantages of alkyl silicones in their article in COSSMA 3/2011. picture: Darphin
Torsten Krohn, Sabrina Baumgart and Katharina Redeker, explain in their article in COSSMA 3/2011 how, by using the right pigment wetting agent, the production of pigment dispersions is optimised and made more sustainable. picture: Zschimmer & Schwarz
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What are the major trends that will have a significant impact on the future hair care market? This is a question that industry experts from Arch, Cornelius, Croda, Dow Corning, Indena, Sederma and Waitaki can best answer. They also point to some ingredients that can effectively respond to these trends. COSSMA subscribers can download detailed … Read more
Rhodia invests in its cyclopentanone production unit and confirms its position in the fragrance markets. Cyclopentanone is a key intermediate in the production of methyl di-hydrojasmonate (MDJ) and the source of a jasmine floral note with a fresh lemon scent widely used in fine fragrances. This major investment at the Melle facility is aimed at … Read more
The following downloads from the COSSMA website were most popular in this month: Formulation: Gentle Sparkling After Sun Lotion (Zschimmer & Schwarz) >> IKW Market data: Body Care Market Germany >> Ingredient listing "A selection of striking hair care ingredients" >> Literature references: Safety evaluation for natural ingredients >> Product information: dermofeel® sensolv (Dr. Straetmans) >> … Read more
9 years after its Ecocert certification for Organic ingredients, Greentech received the NaTrue certification in 2011. NaTrue is an international non-profit association, with the goal of promoting and protecting natural skin care. For more than 18 years, Greentech has been developing and producing active ingredients from plants, algae, micro-algae and biotechnology in the cosmetic and … Read more
Azelis, a pan-European specialty chemicals distributor, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire S&D Group Limited, a specialist supplier of raw materials and ingredients to the pharmaceutical, food, personal care and performance chemicals industries. The acquisition of S&D Group is strategically important as it will significantly strengthen the Azelis Life Science business (Pharma, Food & … Read more