Sparkling sensations & more
Formulations | Kim-Davy Hoeu from KDH Concepts explains what makes texture so important in skin care, to what extent texture can drive functionality and what to expect from cosmetic textures in future.
Protective cuticle regeneration
Ingredients | Anna Crovetto from Active Concepts presents a solution for protective cuticle regeneration and beyond the bond solutions for damaged hair: In line with synthetic biology, a self-assembling biomimetic neo-cuticle forms on the hair which protects from thermal styling and everyday stressors.
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Awantys: Exclusive cosmetic packaging
Carsten Wolansky, Managing Director at Awantys informs how the company develops and produces exclusive packaging components for the international cosmetics industries.
The quest for a perfect preservation
Dr Andrea Mitarotonda from Neal’s Yard Remedies assesses the current challenges in a formulator’s quest for the ideal cosmetic preservation. Read all the details in his COSSMA interview.
Countess Mary von Faber-Castell on 40 years of cosmetics
Established in 1978, Faber-Castell Cosmetics is a global private label cosmetic manufacturer focusing on colour cosmetics and nail care.This year’s 40th anniversary of Faber-Castell Cosmetics is an important milestone for this division which is part of a Group active in pencils and pens that dates back to 1761. In an interview Countess Mary Von Faber-Castell … Read more
Formulation: Sun Care, Self Tanning, After Sun 2018
What criteria does a new sun care product need to fulfil? First of all, it has to be convenient and easy to apply. Another important aspect is its format. While some people love using sun sprays, others prefer using lotions, creams and oils, especially when applying the product to the face. Another buzzword in this context is multifunctionality.
Beauty and Personal Care Trends
Andrew McDougall, Global Beauty Analyst at Mintel, provides insights into the key findings on the beauty and personal care trends of 2018.
Luzi fragrance compounds: Third generation of Altenburger family
After 20 years, a member of the owner family is returning to the Executive Management in the person of Roland Altenburger. Jürg Koller, former CEO for Switzerland, will be responsible for the company’s future growth strategy and internationalisation in his position as Group CEO. After studying business administration at the University of Zurich, Roland … Read more
Market development: Aerosols
Aerosols | Our article looks at the market development, new developments in spraying technology, actuators, award-winning solutions, materials and testing.
A Snapshot of the beauty market
Markets | Rubab Abdoolla from Euromonitor provides a comprehensive snapshot of South Africa’s beauty and personal care market.
Trend spotting Cosmoprof
Interview | What were the most impressive innovations at this year’s Cosmoprof? Trend Watcher Helga Hertsig-Lavocah gives us her take. The brand doesn’t play up the environmental benefit of not transporting water, this is the real USP.
Feeding the skin from the inside out
Ingredients | Dr Meike Streker is convinced that skin care of the future will combine a cosmetic skin care regime, optimally matched to the skin type, with oral supplements with anti-ageing properties. The result is a promising approach to counteracting the signs of ageing.
Brenntag’s Clean, Pure & Simple Concept
Michael Wilkop, Marketing Manager Cosmetics EMEA, presents Brenntag as a leading international distributor of a comprehensive range of cosmetics ingredients.
Dr Francois Bouton, Business Development Manager Cosmetics EMEA, talks about the highly-skilled teams in Brenntag’s cosmetic laboratories all over Europe.
How to smile like a star
Oral care | New applications with beneficial claims to accommodate consumers’ demands are being offered for an ever-expanding oral care industry. This requires not only classic active ingredients but also ingredients of natural origin, together with the adaptation of basic formulations e.g. with pearl pigments to obtain both attractive and functional oral care products.
Sun Care Formulations by Covestro
With sales of EUR 11.9 billion, Covestro is among the world’s largest polymer companies. Business activities are focused on the manufacture of high-tech polymer materials and the development of innovative solutions for products used in many areas of daily life. The main segments served are the automotive, construction, wood processing and furniture, and electrical and … Read more
Dispensing in perfection
Airless & more | Airless dispensing, pumps and applicators: Read what new developments make the application of personal care products even more captivating.
Cosmetics produced by people with disabilities
Camilla Marcus-Dew, Co-Founder of The Soap Co., talks about a luxury skin care brand produced by people with disabilities.
The skin’s eye opener
Ingredients | Lumicease blue ingredient from Lipotec provides triple photoprotection by preparing the skin for the exposure to solar and artificial blue light, while protecting it during exposure and repairing it in case of light-induced damage.
Go Future: Active Ingredients
Anti-ageing products are important for the beauty industry, but the attitude towards ageing is changing as healthy living has turned into a megatrend. In Euromonitor’s survey on the major motivations for skin care purchases, “to prevent signs of ageing” and “to correct signs of ageing” were not in the top ranks. The motivations that topped the list were “to improve the look and feel of my skin”, “for clear and healthy looking skin” and “skin care is an important priority for me”.
New results: Q10 and creatine
Ingredients | 20 years ago Nivea used Q10, an ingredient that fosters skin functions in several ways, for the first time. How does this anti-ageing ingredient work and what are the benefits when combined with creatine?