Potential for scalp care

Imogen Matthews explains why hair care is becoming an increasing focus for global beauty brands and is likely to lead to the expansion of existing consumer routines. She points out why many innovations originate from Asia and shows that consumers in Central America are more experimental with their hair care routines than European customers. Imogen … Read more

Aerosols keep it personal

Amy Falvey from BAMA highlights the innovation potential, new technologies and sustainable solutions that drive the aerosol industry. She explains why dry shampoo is a stand-out product regarding design and innovation and she also gives an outlook on the future of aerosols as well as on the future of personal care packaging in general. Aerosol … Read more

Anti-Ageing: Dream or reality?

Prof Dr Cornelia M. Keck from the University of Marburg explains to what extent innovative formulations, smart carriers and instrumental cosmetics can help to slow down the ageing process. In this article, you will learn how life expectancy developed, what causes ageing and what actives you should use when formulating anti-ageing products. You will get … Read more

Get in style – how to develop modern hair styling

Martina Heldermann from KahlWax explains why traditional waxes and more modern solutions are both good choices for hair styling formulations. In this article, you will learn about the drawbacks you have to face when formulating hair gels with polymers. You will find out about the benefits of hair creams, fibres, clays, pastes, muds, and putties and … Read more

Sepawa Congress: New encounters in Berlin

What new products will be presented at this year’s SEPAWA in Berlin on 18–20 October? Find out more in COSSMA’s exclusive preview. This year’s 64th SEPAWA Congress will take place in Berlin for the first time. The show will take place at the Estrel Congress & Exhibition Center Berlin. 350 suppliers in the cosmetics and … Read more