From 24th to 26th July the 10th in-cosmetics Korea, the only exhibition dedicated to personal care ingredients in South Korea, will return to Soul. The 2024 show will allow visitors to discover the latest trends shaping the beauty and cosmetics market today.
Medicinal plants are an important ingredient for skin care. The following plants were chosen for Weleda’s Skin Food series one century ago: marigold (Calendula officinalis), camomile (Chamomilla recutita), wild pansy (Viola tricolor), and rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis). This article presents an anthroposophical understanding of this plant composition. Part one (published in COSSMA 4/2024) focused on marigold and carmomille, while this second part will highlight wild pansy and rosemary.
The effect pigment manufacturer is presenting ‘Syncrystal Garnet’, a carmine-free and highly chromatic red effect pigment designed specifically for the cosmetics industry. It stands out in the market with its brilliant, red color and bluish undertone, making it the ideal choice for a wide array of cosmetic formulations. It is based on synthetic fluorphlogopite flakes … Read more
The beauty of tomorrow will go far beyond just outward appearance. Inner wellbeing and a sense of responsibility for the environment will play a major role. Beauty will be an expression of a holistic and transparent approach to consumption and life in general, reflecting aspirations toward more sustainable ways of living. Beauty of the future will be simple and underlined with authenticity, with a focus on health-conscious and life-long care while also caring for the planet.
Cosmoprof North America is set to celebrate its 21st edition from 23rd to 25th July 2024, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. The event will showcase approximately one thousand beauty brands and suppliers to its audience of buyers, retailers, distributors, brands, and press.
At CosmeticBusiness 2024 the company focussed on Cosactive – functional blends comprising scientifically selected and sublimely matched ingredients that in their combination not only synergise the effect but also exert multifunctionality. These blends can be problem solvers in formulations, spanning the whole process such as emulsifying, stabilisation, adjusting the texture. www.polyneo.eu
Sugar goes by the nickname of “sweet poison” – and that applies to our skin cells, too. After years of intense research, a team at Beiersdorf has cracked the code of glycation processes in the skin and identified an active ingredient that counters sugar-induced skin aging. The innovative formula, with its scientifically tested active ingredient complex, prevents new wrinkles from forming and visibly reduces existing wrinkles.
Did you know that laminate tubes are indispensable for a successful start to the day? Shower gel, shampoo, toothpaste, shaving gel, body lotion, make-up and hand cream – most of these products are packaged in laminate tubes for a reason – tubes made of PBL or ABL laminate offer comfortable handling, are insensitive to moisture, and are easy to open and close again. They are flexible, unbreakable and portioning is easy.
‘Aquaxyl’ is a 100% natural (according to ISO 16 128), readily biodegradable (according to OECD guideline 301F) active ingredient without preservatives obtained thanks to a patented sugars technology that respects green chemistry principles and uses no solvent. It activates the three key mechanisms of natural hydration: it reinforces barrier effects, optimizes water reserves and maximises … Read more
Did you hear that too? This outcry from society? Even the ARD Tagesthemen (the main German news show) reported on it! Children are now storming retail beauty departments and it’s super dangerous! I recently tripped over one of these little rascals. We both went down, but Lisa-Marie was caught softly by her diaper. No harm done!
Consumers, now more than ever, want faster and more dramatic results from their skin care routines. Ampoules are one way of providing targeted active ingredients to the skin for one-off, short term or booster applications as part of, or in addition to, an established skin care regime.
‘SymFeel Quat Green’ is an innovative Green-tech solution for replacing synthetuc PQ-7 and PQ-10 in hair care formulations, without any lack in perceived consumer performance. Among other effects, it helps with combability and smoothness and resistance against breakage. The ingredient is green, upcycled, 100% naturally derived and readily biodegradable. www.symrise.com
The beauty market is shifting and this shift is heavily influencing formulations and requirements for ingredients. Eric Leroy, Global Marketing Director at Syensqo, talks about meeting new demands and outstanding formulations.
Beautiful curls, healthy scalp, heat protection, defense against enviromental damage, clean ingredients at best with additional benefits … The demands of consumers have changed. Expectations are a lot higher – not just for daily care products but also for colouring and styling products. Here, you will find a selection of formulations and ingredient suppliers that reflect those trends.
The company, represented by Lehvoss, launched ‘Spring Snow’, a glyceric extract of Prunus Domestica variety Spinosa, a shrub growing on the coast of Brittany and characterised by dark, gray-brown bark and thorns, hence the common name black thorn. At the biochemical level, the plant is rich in bioflavonoids (derivatives of quercetin, chlorogenic acid and kaempferol) … Read more
Issue 7/8 – 2024 Here is what you can look forward to in this issue: Sugar:Ways to fight glycationinduce skin aging Single: Formulations for cosmetic ampoules Pack it good:Sustainability and packaging Get an e-paper subscription Issue 7/8 – 2024 Here is what you can look forward to in this issue: Sugar:Ways to fight glycationinduce skin … Read more
‘Corneopeptyl’ is a new patented peptide biomimetic to the LCE6A protein, obtained by green chemistry-based synthesis. Embracing beaut-AI and sophisticated simplicity trends while responding to high consumer demands for safeguarding the skin barrier, ‘Corneopeptyl’ acts on the skin’s surface to strengthen its natural barrier protection. Skin is thus empowered to tackle premature damage and aging signs, for both the younger and older generations.
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To talk about sustainable packaging implies discussing non-polluting materials, efficient production models, recycling, and ultimately, reducing environmental footprint. Today’s cosmetics consumer demands sustainability that goes beyond skin deep. These droppers are rethinking sustainability.
The company unveils ‘Silybidiol’, the first globally compliant alternative to the iconic CBD (Cannabidiol) molecule. Designed to combat the harmful effects of urban photo-pollution and promote skin health, ‘Silybidiol’ is extracted from the fruit of the milk thistle with Green Fractionation. It offers a new, holistic approach to ageing, lever-aging the emerging concept of OxInflammation, … Read more
The beauty and lifestyle brand Noles, which will be launched in September this year, is delighted to introduce its new Managing Director Katrin Stockinger. With this strategic personnel decision, the two founders Farina Opoku and Ann-Katrin Schmitz are relying on many years of experience and proven expertise in the areas of e-commerce and beauty.