The power of fermentation
Article Vegetables provide lots of healthy ingredients – not only in nutrition. Vinay Kumar Singh explains how fermentation can also be used for cosmetic products.
Article Vegetables provide lots of healthy ingredients – not only in nutrition. Vinay Kumar Singh explains how fermentation can also be used for cosmetic products.
Article Preservatives are necessary to extend the shelf life of cosmetics. But they do not have a good reputation with customers. Barbara Olioso knows how they are currently developing in order to increase both acceptance and tolerance.
Regardless of the skin type, there are creams, lotions and exfoliants for a wide variety of needs. We present a range of formulations and ingredient providers that offer a comprehensive overview of the latest innovations in the market.
Article Sandalwood is known for its special aroma. But the wood and the oil obtained from it also have powerful ingredients that can be used well for cosmetic products. Dr Dhanushka Hettiarachchi talks about the potential of oil.
Article Especially with natural ingredients, quality but also sustainability in production plays a role if availability and price stability are to be maintained. Using the example of avocado oil, Sophia Steinmetz shows how a holistic, environmentally, and...
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Download Special textures provide customers an extraordinary experience when used on the skin. In addition, they allow active ingredients to be applied as well as possible. We present a selection of formulations that are suitable for sprays, gels and foams.
Article Natural ingredients – this is one very important demand of more and more customers. An alternative in hair care could be a biodegradable polymer based on cellulose technology.
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Download Skin ageing is influenced by many factors: environmental impacts, genetic predisposition, diseases, diet and a few more. To at least slow down this process, researchers are working continously on new solutions.We present a selection of formulations...
Article Redness and itching on the skin are often a sign of diseases in which the skin microbiome is no longer in balance. Scientists managed to identify a bacterium that could help restore this imbalance. Prof Dr Christine Lang reports on the positive...
Article What options are there to create sustainability-oriented cosmetic formulations that do without microplastics but meet all sensor requirements? Alessandra Adduci and Stefania Zanzottera present new results.
Article Slowing down the ageing process and protecting skin against various harmful rays of light are two important aspects that an anti-ageing product should meet. Fidji Briand and Xavier Briand have investigated what fuctosterol and marine carotenoids...
Article This is a good time for formulators to break new ground and develop innovative textures, because consumers are more open to it than ever. Silke Langer knows what the background to this is and what options there are.
Article Retinol is considered to be one of the industry's gold standard ingredients for ageless skin. But how can this wonder-ingredient work even better? Dr Saher Duchi and Dr Danny Goldstein know how it can be shielded with micro encapsula-tion technology.
Article The familiar scent of a favourite face cream, the invigorating smell of a shower gel, the gentle perfume of a body lotion. They are all subtle, but highly effective. They often stand for more than just the product – they can symbolise cherished...
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Article Body care plays an important role for customers to feel good in their skin. Active ingredients that have their origins in facial care are now also used for the body too, to achieve a significant improvement in skin. We present a selection of...
Article Microplastic has already been banned in many places due to its environmentally harmful effects. Anaïs Hecker presents an ecological alternative with beads made of cellulose material that can enclose and release active ingredients.
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Sponsored Post Codif Technologie Naturelle introduces its new retinol-like vegetal and organic certified, active ingredient: Samphira Oil Bioactive.
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News Wearing protective masks is still impacting our skin health. Reducing inflammatory acne induced by Cutibacterium acnes remains a primary target to fight maskne. To support its customers in defining the efficacy of innovative ingredients, StratiCELL...
Article Companies that produce hair and scalp care products need ingredients that enable them to meet the unique needs and concerns of every individual consumer. That is why a steadily growing range of innovative active ingredients is necessary. Nathalie...
Article After numerous measures to combat the corona-virus pandemic have made it difficult to visit the hairdresser for a long time, the desire for professional care is great – but at the same time the products should be sustainable. Dr Elisabeth Streefland...
Article So-called green chemistry is a relatively young discipline that can do a lot for environmental protection, especially when it comes to sustainability. Barbara Olioso shows what is behind it and how cosmetic products can benefit from it both in terms...
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Article Taking care of hair and scalp is part of the regular beauty routine. Whether shampoo, conditioner, mask or hair tonic – there are suitable solutions for every requirement, as the overview of the formulations shows.
Article The healing or beneficial effects of some plants have long been handed down. It becomes particularly interesting when current science finds out exactly where the effect comes from and how it can then be converted into new active ingredients. Emilio...
Article The creation of new fragrances is not just about flavours. In times in which sustainability is playing an increasingly important role, there are also developments in new dosage forms. Katia de Martino reports on this new dosage form.
Aptar Beauty provides dispensers and promotional products to match the signature look of the Gaultier “Divine” range. With its sophisticated...
ROELMI HPC The company is thrilled to introduce the rebranded line of outstanding texture enhancers now known as EMotion. This rebranding initiative...
Momentive Performance Materials, Inc. (Momentive), presents Harmonie GB-2301 blend – a new ingredient that further expands Momentive’s range of ...
With a clear insight into our consumers’ needs, Lipoid Kosmetik presents usNeo. It is a highly potent, selective and microbiome-friendly cosmetic...
Givaudan, the global leader in fragrance and beauty, is thrilled to announce the extension of its fragrance precursor collection with the addition...
Evonik has manufactured the first product from its industrial-scale facility for sustainable biosurfactants that has been completed ahead of schedule...
Professional Strength Grapefruit Seed Extract (GSE) is a powerful broad spectrum, citrus-based antimicrobial that can be used during product...
The demanding cosmetic beauty trend for natural ingredients is growing and is perceived as the key to healthy and vibrant results. Propelling this...
With a clear insight into the consumers’ needs, the company presents a selection of tea-inspired products for various skin and hair care...
The company has developed a holistic solution to increase NAD+ levels in the skin through cosmetic applications. Sourced from sustainably...