Beauty Division

Marchesini Group is opening the doors of its Beauty Division to show the world the latest technologies developed in the field of cosmetic product processing and packaging. From 26 to 30 April and in the first week of May, the new facilities, recently built inside the Pianoro Headquarters, will host a large selection of machines … Read more

Ceramides by Evonik: new possibilities for your formulations

Whether for skin care or hair care, the advanced products from Evonik make it easy to develop beauty formulas with profound and truly impressive effects. So, it’s about time we take a look at the ceramide portfolio and focus on three products.  Excellent skin care The skin-identical lipid concentrate SK-INFLUX® V MB moisturizes and protects … Read more

Ceramide von Evonik: neue Möglichkeiten für Ihre Formulierungen

Egal, ob Haut- oder Haarpflege, die fortschrittlichen Wirkstoffe von Evonik erzielen nachhaltig beeindruckende Ergebnisse. Höchste Zeit also, einen Blick in das Ceramid-Portfolio zu werfen und den Fokus auf drei Produkte zu richten. Rundum exzellente Hautpflege Das hautidentische Lipidkonzentrat SK-INFLUX® V MB versorgt die Haut mit Feuchtigkeit und schützt sie. Das macht SK-INFLUX® zum idealen Wirkstoff … Read more

Effective mixing technology

Not just the ingredients and the formulation are decisive for a good product. The manufacturing process also influences the quality. Ulf Sieckmann explains how a special technique can be used to achieve a high sun protection factor with little use of materials.

Safe and efficient sunscreens

Since demands, legal requirements and customer wishes are constantly evolving for sun care products, continuous development is essential. Stanislaw Krus talks about the latest knowledge, safety, and quality standards.

A new appreciation of scientific expertise

Behind a successful cosmetic product, there is a lot of work by the chemists. They are constantly researching and developing new concepts to ensure the best possible use of all raw materials. Giorgio Dell’Acqua talks about the current situation.

Challenges in ­evaluating sunscreens

The sun protection objectivation subject represents a complex issue between in silico, in vitro, in vivo and hybrid methods at least as important as the challenge of the formulation itself. Anne Charpentier explains different methods with their advantages and disadvantages.

Expert in oral health

In synergy, several microorganisms ensure a healthy oral flora. If this is out of balance, inflammation and periodontal diseases can develop, which sometimes lead to systemic diseases. Stefan Fellner reports on the positive effects that the use of an extract from medicinal moor can have.

The new solutions for skin care and make up

Even though there have hardly been any face-to-face meetings over the past two years, the demands placed on solutions for skin care and make up have continued to change, and contract manufacturers and private labels  have steadily developed new products. We can finally meet again, exchange ideas on site at COSMOPACK and find out about current trends.

Issue 3 – 2022

Issue 3 – 2022 Here is what you can look forward to in this issue: Sustainability:Alternatives to non-volatile silicones Individuality: Current developments on the market "A new respect for scientific expertise"Giorgio Dell’Acqua, Chairman, NYSCC Get an e-paper subscription Issue 3 – 2022 Here is what you can look forward to in this issue: Sustainability:Alternatives to … Read more

Register to attend in-cosmetics Global

Discover the latest in science, ingredients, formulations, marketing trends, industry news, and so much more at the world’s leading personal care event, taking place in Paris from 5-7 April! Join us as the industry re-unites and revels in three full days of in-person networking, as well as online from 11-22 April for the virtual extension. … Read more

What’s next for plastic packaging?

Sustainable developments | No matter what business you look at, our resources are limited. Of course, this also applies to the packaging area in the cosmetics industry. With plastic packaging in particular, the question of resource-saving techniques and processes therefore plays a major role. Dr Matthias Prox talks about current developments.

Formulation 2022: Face & Colour

The coronavirus pandemic has changed consumer demands for face and colour cosmetics over the past two years. Nourishing and even rejuvenating effects in addition to colour are very popular. We present a selection of formulations and ingredients suppliers that provide an insight into some of the latest innovations on the market.

Improve recycling systems

Plastics | Recycled materials are playing an increasingly important role for brands and customers alike. Paolo Glerean talks about the possibilities of recycling plastic for the cosmetics industry.

We need more recyclates

Material | The pressure from consumers but also from politics is increasing: cosmetics brands must find ways to make their plastic packaging more sustainable. But changing virgin material to recycled raw materials poses challenges. Özlem Ece Tugal and Jakob Settele talk about their experiences and development results.

Digital helpers for formulators

Survey | The coronavirus pandemic has driven digitalisation forward. Formulators can count on ever more extensive digital support from raw material suppliers. Existing tools and their functions were expanded. A short survey shows a few examples of how the market is currently developing.

Headspace protection

Fermentation | Preservatives help extend shelf life. As consumers increasingly demand natural ingredients, new solutions are needed. Anna Crovetto presents a new way of containing the proliferation of bacteria and fungi in headspace.