International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
The fragrance of a cosmetic product is not just a distinguishing feature of a brand or a line. Especially with the younger generations, who have not been loyal to the brand for long, it is an important purchase criterion. Sylvain Massé reports on the latest marketing trends in terms of fragrances in cosmetic products.
In the last few months there has been a strong desire for cosmetic products that should not only care for the skin, but also increase well-being. Anne Charpentier explains how the demands have changed in 2020 and how their effects on well-being can be measured.
On 1st May, a new regulation for the placing of cosmetic products on the market came into force in China. The Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation (CSAR) is not only the strictest regulation in China to date, but also provides for a partial ban on animal testing.
Well-being is a strong innovation driver for the cosmetic industry. In addition, the population is ageing. So, there is an increasing demand in specific active ingredients targeting the group of Silver Agers. Petra Schlegel presents the results of a corresponding research project.
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Sun creams are booming in the summer months because they protect the skin from skin ageing and even skin damage. We present a selection of formulations and ingredient suppliers that offer products for the whole body.
The already existing trend towards more naturalness in cosmetics has accelerated enormously in the past few months and ranges from facial to body and hair care. In this issue we present a selection of formulations and ingredients suppliers that show the possibilites that the latest innovations on the market offer.
Across the board, consumer demand for products with natural, sustainable, and eco-friendly credentials is at an all-time high – that also includes oral care. Tanja Budde highlights some of the most important drivers.
Acne caused by wearing masks, so-called “maskne”, is the new challenge that the cosmetics industry has to face. Michel Salmon explains what role a 3D model of the skin can play when it comes to finding the right active ingredient and the right dose for the next skin care product.
The microbiome is a relatively new topic in cosmetics that still lacks uniform standards and definitions. This article focuses on three cosmetic active ingredients that target the microbiome with different strategies: “Prebiotics”, “biofilm control” and “natural antimicrobial agents”.
Safe cosmetics that are not harmful to health are a must. Avoiding possible residues and contaminants in products is of central importance. The process of cleaning validation is an important element and is explained in more detail by Dr Bernhard Fellenberg.
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The Cosmoprof international platform continues supporting the cosmetics industry: WeCosmoprof International, scheduled from 7 to 18 June, is the first digital event that multiplies business opportunities globally, thanks to the synergy among all events of the network.
Sustainable, safe, and easy to use – these are the requirements that the cosmetics market will place on the packaging of the future. Gregor Spengler and Jörg Schäfer explain where aluminium should be classified as a packaging material in this context and how it is used.
Nowadays, when unnecessary contact and thus touch should be avoided, body care products not only promise healthy skin but also want to ensure more well-being thanks to a new approach. Leyre Cueva explains how sensocosmetics works and what it can do.
The skin microbiome is usually so stable that it is not immediately unbalanced by external influences. It is therefore worth taking a closer look at which factors play a role in a healthy microbiome and how they can have a positive effect.
Consumers love masks for the concentrated and rich active ingredients that they feel on their skin while they enjoy their little personal break – at home or, increasingly, again in the beauty salons. We present a selection of formulations and ingredient suppliers that provide a comprehensive overview of the latest innovations on the market.
To bring cosmetic products to the market in the EU, some basic things are necessary. These must be strictly adhered to and are carefully checked by the safety assessor. Sandra Haßler talks about details and pitfalls.
Special editions are very popular not only as gifts. However, due to the relatively small editions, a multi-coloured design is often associated with high costs. The technology of digital heat transfer printing can make the design of smaller batches or special editions more easily and flexibly.
Solid cosmetics, mostly in the form of bars, are not only on the rise in hair care. What are the advantages and where are possible pitfalls in development? Dr Barbara Olioso gives an insight into the background.
As customers become better informed, their expectations of their care brands are getting higher. To meet the demand for effective but “clean” products, the use of additives is increasingly becoming a long-term strategic decision.
If you want to manufacture products on a sustainable basis, you should also pay attention to microplastics in the formulations. To reduce the proportion of synthetic polymers that are difficult to degrade, other stabilisation systems, for example based on microcrystalline cellulose, can be used.