Rinsing off responsibilities?
Legislation | What is the current legal situation concerning microbeads? Find out from Priyanka Malik from Freyr Solutions.
E-Commerce panel for cosmetics & toiletries
Christoph Knoke, Managing Director of Information Resources, explains how the company’s E-commerce panel works in the field of cosmetics and toiletries and summarises the first results.
The biggest fragrance trends
Fragrances | Industry experts give inside information about current and future fragrance trends.
Uncovering beauty trends
Events | What consumer trends are creating new opportunities?
In-Cosmetics 2018 Trends Presentations Preview
Protection from light – and more
Sun care | Find out how to protect the skin from different types of light, how to stimulate UV protection, how to reduce the use of UV protection actives and discover novel solutions for enhanced sun-screen creations.
Natural ingredients with technologically
Product development | Marrying natural ingredients with technologically is gaining in importance and as is the impact of digital on beauty routines.
BASF Personal Care: “Dimensions of Science”
In-cosmetics 2017: BASF ‘s personal care solutions are based on three “Dimensions of Science”
At in-cosmetics, BASF’s Florence Trombini and Andrea Tomlinson, both Marketing Managers Personal Care Europe, present BASF’s “Dimensions of Science” concept including launches like the new active ingredients Collalift™, Oligolin™ and Sveltine® ST or “Alive” – the 2017 preview of hair-styling trends.
Gene repair close at hand?
Events | What new findings were brought to light at the latest SCC’s 71st Annual Scientific Meeting & Technology Showcase in New York? Dr Karl Lintner from Kal’Idées gives a concise synopsis of the key take-home messages.
Micro-capsules: What is the mystery inside?
Belinda Carli from IPCS explains the differences between the many types of micro-capsules and how to pick the right material for each application. She points out that micro-capsules are often used for visual and other benefits and shows why the different types of filling for micro-capsules are an important issue. Micro-capsules: For visual and other … Read more
Differences between the many types of micro-capsules
Ingredients | Unravelling the mystery inside – Belinda Carli from IPCS explains the differences between the many types of micro-capsules and how to pick the right material for each application.
Formulation: Skin Cleansing
Especially since anti-pollution cosmetics have become a focal point in the development of facial care products, perfecting the skin-cleansing routine has gained tremendously in importance. Our large variety of skin cleansing formulations will show you what ingredients to choose. COS1803_35_Formulier.pdf
Microplastic-free scrub
Natural calcium carbonates are not only a suitable alternative to polyethylene beads in cosmetics and toiletries, but also a versatile option in emulsions and anhydrous formulations. Ana Castellano Gassó of Omya presents calcium carbonate as an alternative and points out that the cleansing effect and the consistency are adjustable by the quantity used. Replacing microplastics is … Read more
ISO 16128: Has it hit the mark?
Sven Gehrig, responsible for cosmetic safety and information at Wala, talks about the new ISO 16128 for natural cosmetics. In order to get a harmonised international approach and to finally put an end to consumer confusion, the International Organization for Standardisation (ISO) developed an international standard entitled “Guidelines on technical definitions and criteria for natural … Read more
The pleasure of texture in cosmetics
Heike Störmer-Kuk from SpringPool presents today’s most striking trends in textures: lacklustre and tactile on the one hand and light and rich on the other hand. Störmer-Kuk points out why textures are gaining more importance. She explains how consumers will influence textures for cosmetics and gives an outlook on the future of cosmetic textures. Textures … Read more
Plastic aerosols – possibilities and limits
What are the pros and cons of plastic and metal aerosol cans? Dr Nora Schiemann, Consultant for Technopolis Group on the evaluation of the European Aerosol Dispensers Directive on request of the European Commission, explains in her article in COSSMA. She points out why plastic aerosols are on the rise and clarifies the common myths … Read more
New anti-ageing actives at Cosmetagora
This year’s first ingredients show Cosmetagora was the launch pad for a large number of new anti-ageing and other helpful ingredients, study results and formulation concepts. This January, 175 exhibitors showed their latest ingredients developments to 4,700 predominantly French visitors, 500 more than in 2017. There were 20 more exhibitors than in the previous year. … Read more
Trends in natural beauty
Imogen Matthews, consultant to In-Cosmetics assessing the latest global trends in natural cosmetics finds that using plant-based food waste can improve the sustainability credentials of brands. In 2016 the global market for natural and organic personal care products was worth $9.6bn. Europe and North America account for 90% of all sales and show the highest … Read more
Holistic sun care
Ingredients | Dr Nora Schiemann from IMCD explains that holistic sun care requires not only sunscreens, SPF boosters, actives for protection against UV damage and the effects of UV, protection against infrared light but also water and salt water resistance, emollients and film formers, moisturisers and actives for skin cleansing.
