Everything started in 2006 when we decided to take on a student to write a thesis on “Developing a cellular culture of Jania Rubens”. This macroalgae has incredible properties, but it is slow-growing and there is a significant risk of overexploiting it. So the company considered a simple question: “how can we grow the algae without having a negative impact on nature?”
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.
IMPAG is looking forward to welcoming you at the SEPAWA Congress in Berlin. It will be the first time in three years and a good occasion to celebrate IMPAG Germany’s 50th anniversary. In addition to the presentation of its very diverse portfolio for active ingredients and functionals, the IMPAG Group will present many trend topics … Read more
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.
Sustainability plays a special role in the personal care market. As consumer goods, cosmetics can succeed only by meeting people’s wishes. Today’s consumers are more aware than ever of the impact products have on the environment. Brands gain a competitive edge by addressing the demand for natural, renewable and climate-friendly cosmetics. BASF is shaping this trend with its innovative solutions.
Discover the new addition to OQEMA’s green product range. Whether you’re looking for skin care, hair care or cleansing, Citróleo has the innovative product for you. Their oils, butters, active ingredients and surfactants are made from 100% natural, palm-free and sustainable raw materials. The products impress with proven efficacy that can be used in a variety of formulations for your needs.
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.
Issue 10 – 2022 Here is what you can look forward to in this issue: Flexibility: Rapid responsiveness to market conditions Security: Effective protection against counterfeiting “Applying a hospitality mindset”Edson Barros, Senior Director Marketing & Innovation, DSM Get an e-paper subscription Issue 10 – 2022 Here is what you can look forward to in this … Read more
The skin and hair exposome is the totality of exposures to which an individual is subjected throughout their life, including from the sun, pollution and climate change, as well as chemical and physical manipulation from skin and hair care routines. These factors, combined with the body’s response to each, can lead to premature signs of aging.
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.
The cosmetics industry produces large amounts of waste every year and is striving to find "no-waste" solutions. That’s why IMCD Beauty & Personal Care offers upcycling concepts, natural ingredients, and sustainable packaging. Using these special upcycling technologies, we turn seemingly useless by-products or waste from the food industry into new high-quality cosmetic products. Natural oils and butter, for example, are obtained from press residues or fruit pits. Moisturising lecithin is also extracted from soybean residues, making it a high-tech emulsifier.
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.
15 – 17 September 2022Bangkok,Thailand
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.