Youthfulness from within

Ingredients | DN-Age, an anti-ageing active for hair care, protects the scalp and hair follicles from ageing. It decreases oxidative stress and markers of ageing in human hair follicle cells, slows down hair fibre greying and reduces hair thinning. 

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.

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.

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

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.