International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
Multifunctionals | In the course of the ever-increasing demand for natural ingredients in cosmetics, it is also worth taking a look at preservatives. In fact, there are effective options here such as fragrance components that can be used in a variety of ways.
Facilities | Environmentally friendly slogans or an animal welfare seal have not been enough for a long time. In the cosmetics industry, sustainable packaging is also playing an increasingly vital role. Daniel Traub explains how consumer demands and market challenges can be met, as well as the requirements of recyclers.
Silicones | Making products even more environmentally friendly and saving resources is high on the agenda. One of the latest developments is the possibility of using recycled silicone polymers as ingredients. Alexander Selig talks about these ground-breaking results.
Emollient | One of the big challenges in hair care is the replacement of silicones by more environmentally friendly products offering the same level of performance. A new generation of emollients could be the solution.
New developments | The continuing trend to use natural or nature-based ingredients in cosmetics and body care ensures that more and more new ingredients enrich the market. Natural butylene glycol has even more advantages over its petro-based counterpart.
Evaluation | The demands on hair care are high. Increasingly critical customers also want the promised benefits to be verifiable. Anne Charpentier presents the various methods of testing products for their effectiveness in terms of protection and care.
National regulations in some places make it difficult to introduce sunscreens that are already classified as safe in other countries. Arnita Wofford reports on the difficulties of the current situation, also about how customer wishes can be fulfilled under these conditions.
Not all peptides are the same. That is why it is important to know what peptides are, how they work and what they do. In addition, Dr Larissa Legewie explains the small but subtle differences between these biomimetic messengers.
Many companies are committed to sustainability. However, in the daily implementation, the approaches differ significantly. Charlotte d’Erceville-Dumond talks about company philosophy and concrete projects that have an impact far beyond the company’s boundaries.
Digitisation has been revolutionising how we access the world – including the personal care market. The entire value chain is nurturing innovative ideas to fulfil the demands of today’s consumers.
Preservatives have a bad reputation, especially among consumers, but are necessary to prolong the shelf life of cosmetic products. Tom Fricke and Petra Schaal explain how their share can be reduced by using natural-based boosters.
As the request for renewable resources increases, many wonder how we will face the challenge of meeting the higher demand without causing additional deforestation or loss of biodiversity. An option from the sea promises to be sustainable in many ways, as Dr Barbara Olioso knows.
They are smart, they are selective, and they are changing the game. A new category of consumers is emerging to challenge beauty brands’ claims, armed with self-acquired knowledge and an ethical mindset.
The cosmetics industry is moving fast to adopt life cycle assessment. Many individual steps can be optimised in the manufacturing of a product. Ella Ceraulo explains what is possible.
Cosmetic products that are gentle on the skin microbiome are more in demand than ever. No wonder, then, that the market is increasingly using the claim ‘microbiome-friendly’. Dr Kristin Neumann explains how to really measure microbiome-friendliness in products.
In addition to manufacturers, consumers are also becoming increasingly concerned with the ingredients used in cosmetic products. Kayla Villena knows how this trend came about and how it affects the use of functional ingredients in formulations.
The skin of an adult human being has a total area of 1.8 square metres on average. Plenty of space for good personal care products. After all, body care has long been regarded by customers as an important part of their daily beauty and well-being routine. This selection reflects current market trends.
Feeling good in your skin is an aspect that is increasingly important to customers. Body care plays an important role in this. New approaches to ingredients are necessary so that it is no longer perceived as a necessary evil but as an essential part of the daily care routine.
The quiet but characteristic crack when opening is probably one of the signatures of ampoules. While this is part of a ritual for many customers, it gives brands the assurance that their valuable formulations are well protected until they are used. Wenke Hermanns knows what other advantages this form of packaging offers and why they are still not being displaced by other solutions.
A hot topic for cosmetics, the revision of the European Cosmetic Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 is coming. Driven by the European Green Deal and the Chemical Strategy for Sustainability (CSS), its impact is expected to be significant. Caroline Bassoni shows the related concepts, associated risks but also some opportunities.