Skin Fatigue: die Haut als Spiegel der Seele

Die Wechselwirkung zwischen Haut und Psyche sind sehr komplex und die Haut als Spiegel der Seele ist ein in der Psychodermatologie anerkanntes Phänomen. Von daher gehen diese stressigen Zeiten auch nicht spurlos an unserer Haut vorbei.  Die Hauptindikatoren für Hautmüdigkeit sind Stumpfheit, vergrößerte Poren und anhaltende Trockenheit. Ermüdete Haut reflektiert Licht nicht gut und sieht … Read more

Customized fast to market: Compalen Slip Strip compounds for gentle and caring shaving

Compalen Slip Strip are ready-to-use care compounds from GRAFE for the production of slip strips that make wet shaving particularly gentle and pleasant. Carrier materials are polystyrene (PS) or thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) for processing by injection moulding or extrusion.  When compounding Compalen Slip Strip, GRAFE uses its extensive know-how in the additivation of thermoplastics to … Read more

Kundenspezifisch schnell zur Marktreife: Compalen Slip Strip Compounds für die sanfte und pflegende Rasur

Compalen Slip Strip sind verarbeitungsfertige Pflegecompounds von GRAFE für die Herstellung von Gleitstreifen, die das Nassrasieren besonders sanft und angenehm machen. Trägermaterialien sind Polystyrol (PS) oder thermoplastische Elastomere (TPE) zur Verarbeitung im Spritzguss oder in der Extrusion.  Beim Compoundieren von Compalen Slip Strip nutzt GRAFE sein umfangreiches Knowhow in der Additivierung von Thermoplasten, um das … Read more

in-cosmetics Global: Besuchen Sie uns in Paris vom 5. bis 7. April

Ganz gleich, ob Sie ein Hersteller von Körperpflegeprodukten oder ein Lieferant von Inhaltsstoffen, Duftstoffen, Laborausrüstungen, Test- oder Regulierungslösungen sind, die in-cosmetics Global hat etwas für Sie. Besuchen Sie uns in Paris vom 5. bis 7. April und virtuell vom 11. bis 22. April, wenn wir die Körperpflegeindustrie mit Seminaren, Testworkshops, unzähligen Networking-Möglichkeiten, der Einführung brandneuer … Read more

Issue 12 – 2021

Issue 12 – 2021 Here is what you can look forward to in this issue: Safety:Preservations in forumulations Evolution: Developments in airless systems "Make packaging decoration sustainable"Ronny Baumert, CEO, beLaser Get an e-paper subscription Issue 12 – 2021 Here is what you can look forward to in this issue: Safety:Preservations in forumulations Evolution:Developments in airless … Read more

Beauty in all its facets – Ceramides from Evonik

Ceramides for all tones and textures! From celebrities like Rihanna with her Fenty Beauty line to smaller labels, inclusive beauty is here to stay and gives new as well as established brands the chance to be part of the revolution and to lastingly expand their circle of customers.  Evonik has been conducting fundamental research into … Read more

Schönheit in all ihren Facetten – mit Ceramiden von Evonik

Ceramide für alle Töne und Texturen! Die Revolutionierung der Kosmetikindustrie bietet für neue Linien und etablierte Marken die Chance, ihren Kreis an Kundinnen und Kunden nachhaltig zu erweitern. Möglich machen das z. B. die Ceramid-Technologien von Evonik für jeden Haut- und Haartyp.  Durch ein patentiertes, biotechnologisches Produktionsverfahren ist es dem Unternehmen gelungen, wirklich hautidentische Ceramide … Read more

May it be a little more?

Sandalwood is known for its special aroma. But the wood and the oil obtained from it also have powerful ingredients that can be used well for cosmetic products. Dr Dhanushka Hettiarachchi talks about the potential of oil.

Quality of natural ingredients

Especially with natural ingredients, quality but also sustainability in production plays a role if availability and price stability are to be maintained. Using the example of avocado oil, Sophia Steinmetz shows how a holistic, environmentally, and socially responsible concept for cosmetic ingredients can work.

Safe or dangerous?

With the onset of the Coronavirus pandemic, the need for hand sanitiser has increased rapidly and sharply. Manufacturers of cosmetics were asked to make their production capacities and know-how available. However, there are some important points that must be considered when producing disinfectants. Mauro Bleve knows what is important.

Proven claims

Social media can be a blessing and a curse on a brand’s image. Mojgan Moddaresi knows how companies can prevent false claims from spreading on the Internet.

Microplastic restriction in the EU

Since microplastics are a major environmental problem, the EU is currently preparing to introduce legal restrictions. The cosmetics industry is affected to a considerable extent. Sonia Antkowiak knows the problems to be expected and the first reactions to them.

Formulation 2021: Sprays, Gels & Foams

Special textures provide customers an extraordinary experience when used on the skin. In addition, they allow active ingredients to be applied as well as possible. We present a selection of formulations that are suitable for sprays, gels and foams.

The basic idea of sustainability

If a company wants to practice sustainability in its entirety, all aspects must be included, from the supply chain through production and sales to the employees. Tim Eaves knows what is important and shares his experiences.

Adding meaning to cosmetics science

Aiming to be the most significant step forward towards a just world and a sustainable future, Ethicskin™ embodies Provital’s new broad-spectrum ethos. A multifunctional, well-aging active developed with Mujeres y Ambiente, a collaboration with sustainable farmers in Mexico that was supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and awarded with their Equator Prize 2020. … Read more

Die neue Bedeutung der Kosmetikwissenschaft

Mit der Zielsetzung, der bedeutendste Schritt in Richtung einer gerechten Welt und einer nachhaltigen Zukunft zu sein, verkörpert Ethicskin™ das neue Breitband-Ethos von Provital. Ein multifunktionaler, gut gereifter Wirkstoff, entwickelt mit Mujeres y Ambiente, einer Kooperation mit nachhaltigen Farmern in Mexiko, die vom Entwicklungsprogramm der Vereinten Nationen (UNDP) unterstützt und mit dem Equator Prize 2020 … Read more

Joy of playing included

When it comes to “no water” products, most consumers first think of soap bars. But there are many other forms of dosage forms with an exciting feel and interesting effects. Dr Elisabeth Streefland talks about a kind of sand that can be used for cosmetic products.

Issue 11 – 2021

Issue 11 – 2021 Here is what you can look forward to in this issue: Formulations:Realising new ideas Microplastic: Restrictions expected "Using Businss as a force for good"Tim Eaves, CEO Quadpack Get an e-paper subscription Issue 11 – 2021 Here is what you can look forward to in this issue: Formulations:Realising new ideas Microplastic:Restrictions expected … Read more

Sustainable value proposition

Acting completely sustainably as a company is a noble goal that involves immense efforts. In practical implementation, this requires many individual steps that ultimately lead to the goal in the long term. Gaelle Bathany reports on the path they have already taken.

Colourful variety

Glass is not a new material, but it is a well-established one in the field of cosmetic packaging. In this interview, Silvia Klein reveals what the current status is, and which new trends can be recognised.