International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
Not just the ingredients and the formulation are decisive for a good product. The manufacturing process also influences the quality. Ulf Sieckmann explains how a special technique can be used to achieve a high sun protection factor with little use of materials.
Since demands, legal requirements and customer wishes are constantly evolving for sun care products, continuous development is essential. Stanislaw Krus talks about the latest knowledge, safety, and quality standards.
Behind a successful cosmetic product, there is a lot of work by the chemists. They are constantly researching and developing new concepts to ensure the best possible use of all raw materials. Giorgio Dell’Acqua talks about the current situation.
The sun protection objectivation subject represents a complex issue between in silico, in vitro, in vivo and hybrid methods at least as important as the challenge of the formulation itself. Anne Charpentier explains different methods with their advantages and disadvantages.
In synergy, several microorganisms ensure a healthy oral flora. If this is out of balance, inflammation and periodontal diseases can develop, which sometimes lead to systemic diseases. Stefan Fellner reports on the positive effects that the use of an extract from medicinal moor can have.
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Even though there have hardly been any face-to-face meetings over the past two years, the demands placed on solutions for skin care and make up have continued to change, and contract manufacturers and private labels have steadily developed new products. We can finally meet again, exchange ideas on site at COSMOPACK and find out about current trends.
Sustainable developments | No matter what business you look at, our resources are limited. Of course, this also applies to the packaging area in the cosmetics industry. With plastic packaging in particular, the question of resource-saving techniques and processes therefore plays a major role. Dr Matthias Prox talks about current developments.
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The coronavirus pandemic has changed consumer demands for face and colour cosmetics over the past two years. Nourishing and even rejuvenating effects in addition to colour are very popular. We present a selection of formulations and ingredients suppliers that provide an insight into some of the latest innovations on the market.
Plastics | Recycled materials are playing an increasingly important role for brands and customers alike. Paolo Glerean talks about the possibilities of recycling plastic for the cosmetics industry.
Material | The pressure from consumers but also from politics is increasing: cosmetics brands must find ways to make their plastic packaging more sustainable. But changing virgin material to recycled raw materials poses challenges. Özlem Ece Tugal and Jakob Settele talk about their experiences and development results.
Survey | The coronavirus pandemic has driven digitalisation forward. Formulators can count on ever more extensive digital support from raw material suppliers. Existing tools and their functions were expanded. A short survey shows a few examples of how the market is currently developing.
Fermentation | Preservatives help extend shelf life. As consumers increasingly demand natural ingredients, new solutions are needed. Anna Crovetto presents a new way of containing the proliferation of bacteria and fungi in headspace.
Personal hygiene | Body odour is unpleasant, and most people try to prevent it with the help of antiperspirants. Functionalised calcium carbonate has the potential to become a natural alternative to the commonly used aluminium salts. Julia Ivanov reports on promising study results.
Moisture source | Mosses have great potential as cosmetic ingredients. Especially with aloe- moss, it has been shown that it cannot only increase the moisture content in the skin but also has a positive influence on its distribution.
Invaders | To ensure consumer safety and the shelf life of cosmetics, product purity is essential. But despite great care, bacteria, yeast, and mould can get into the products. Dr Bernhard Fellenberg explains which are the most common in cosmetics and what a contamination can cause.
Market | There has been an increasing demand for products that promise to keep the skin microbiome healthy and regenerate. Accordingly, a lot of energy is invested in the development of new products. Sreedevi Kakkad gives an overview of the current developments on the market.
Solid forms | The trend towards solid forms for cosmetic and personal care products is gaining momentum. Combining these formulations with skin microbiome-friendly formulations poses a particular challenge for the development of new products. Dr Nora Schiemann explains the role that beads can play in this.
Ratio of bacteria | The microbiota of the skin is a unique ecosystem for everyone, whose role in metabolic, immunological, and neurological functions is now well established. Petra Schlegel knows what effects an imbalance in bacteria can have on the health of the skin, and how the balance can be restored.
The positive effects of probiotics on skin health are well known. A new manufacturing process makes it possible to combine the benefits of a probiotic for skin care with the use of traditional cosmetic ingredients.
Sustainable decoration | Appealing packaging with an eye-catcher is needed to draw consumers in at first glance. However, metallic decorations used to require a lot of material. Paolo Grasso presents a new technology that offers great potential for improvement from an ecological point of view.