New concepts for hair care
What new developments have recently been presented at shows such as In-Cosmetics Global to optimise hair care options? Our selection provides a concise overview.
Sam Farmer about his unisex alternative for teenagers
The stay-at-home dad Sam Farmer who went out to purchase deodorants for his adolescent kids and found the market offer for the boys too aggressive and for the girls too submissive.
Nature-inspired concepts for hair needs
With the majority of hair care companies launching products with nature-inspired ingredients, Clariant’s Head of Marketing Personal Care, Fabio Caravieri, explains whether consumers’ actual care needs can still be met.
International launches: innovative hair care ingredients
This month Michelle Strutton from Mintel highlights a selection of products with innovative hair care ingredients recently featured on the company’s GNPD*.
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Formulations 2019: Sun Care
We have compiled a list of sun care formulations across a large range of product formats. So, no matter if you are looking for inspiration in the field of lotions, fluids, gels, creams, oils or a mousse, your solution is here. The creative concepts include ideas for natural products and ocean-friendly options.
Popsicles for the body?
Food concepts converted into appealing personal care products, water-free product ideas, transforming textures, chassis for customised formulations and new approaches in biodegradable formulations … Be inspired by our selection of the latest formulation developments.
Taking care of African hair
Osarenren Igbinoba from BASF Personal Care Business Management Africa talks about the specific characteristics of African hair, the rapidly growing hair care market in sub-Saharan Africa, and how BASF’s new Application Technology Laboratory for personal care in Lagos is helping manufacturers in the region serve consumer trends.
Dr. Adolf Klenk about the latest findings in the effects of caffeine
Dr. Adolf Klenk talks about how the company’s hair organ culture model which helped the company study the effects of caffeine. Caffeine lengthens hair’s growth period as it improves the release of certain proteins. He also explains how caffeine performs in comparison with minoxidil and what potential he sees for future findings.
Criteria for microbiological testing
Legal requirements | What are the legal requirements concerning the microbiological quality of cosmetic products? When do microbiological contaminations occur and what causes them? Dr Bernhard Fellenberg from BAV Institute illustrates with the help of a frequently occurring bacterium.
Caffeine and more
In addition to the well-known effects of caffeine of the Dr Kurt Wolff brand Alpecin, Dr Adolf Klenk shows that the company also stands for several innovative product concepts.
The art of dispensing
Whether you are looking for pumps or airless packaging, find out what is new in COSSMA’s exclusive selection of the latest developments.
Shaping the future of perfumery
Givaudan’s launch Carto shows how Artificial Intelligence reinvents the art of perfume creation.
Elsa Navarro from Khiron about the effects of CBD
How does CBD work on the skin? According to Elsa Navarro from Khiron Life Sciences, CBD has a more potent antioxidant effect on the skin than vitamin E. She also explains the regulatory challenges in internationalising their personal care products containing CBD.
Focus on beauty in Taiwan
Series: Greater China | After having focused on China and Hong Kong in the March and April issue of COSSMA, see box, Taiwan is in the limelight this month.
Alex Fisher – main global beauty trends for 2019
Alex Fisher explains Mintel’s three main global beauty trends for 2019. Sustainability with regards to packaging and ingredients is a hot topic.
Dominated by innovative power
IKW, the German Cosmetic, Toiletry, Perfumery and Detergent Association, has recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. Birgit Huber recounts the major milestones that the industry has seen in the past 50 years.
Targeted protection
Dr Vanessa Alves Arruda from Lonza explains how the proven efficacy of the company’s plant-based active ingredients precisely meets the needs of Generation C*.
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Formulations 2019: Natural cosmetics
New cosmetic ingredients tend to be plant- based alternatives to traditional ingredients and follow sustainable principles.
Stretch marks tell your story
Provital’s Striover has an activity similar to PRP in ameliorating stretch marks, but does not require the use of invasive technologies. The active ingredient recovers growth factor levels in the dermal fibroblasts in red and white stretch marks and increases collagen I and III synthesis. It thus leads to a decreased stretch mark perimeter and a decrease in the anisotropy index of skin.
Skin revitaliser from superfruit
Sqisandryl, BASF’s superfood ingredient from the Schisandra berry prevents early ageing, promotes the expression of collagen XVII and strengthens the resilience, elasticity and firmness of fragile and slackened skin.