Go beyond conditioning

Natural ingredients – this is one very important demand of more and more customers. An alternative in hair care could be a biodegradable polymer based on cellulose technology.

Kreative Formulierungen: Mindful Cosmetics und Wasser ist der neue Luxus

Entdecken Sie kreative Formulierungen zu den Themen Mindful Cosmetics und Wasser ist der neue Luxus  aus den IMCD Beauty & Personal Care Laboren in unserem Seminar „Natural Forms – Making a positive Impact“ .  Verbraucher in Deutschland tendieren zu Produkten, die Ressourcen schonen. Insbesondere Wasser rückt immer stärker in den Fokus der Verbraucher. Dies bestätigt … Read more

Verdickung und Stabilisierung von D5-freien Formulierungen leicht gemacht – mit TIXOGEL-DMC

Mit TIXOGEL-DMC präsentiert ECKART das neueste Mitglied der TIXOGEL-Familie. Es bietet die Vorteile des bestehenden TIXOGEL-Portfolios, welches für eine einfache Handhabung, kontrollierbare Viskosität und Stabilisierung bekannt ist. Zudem meistert es die neuen Herausforderungen, denen sich Formulierer aktuell stellen müssen – TIXOGEL-DMC wurde speziell entwickelt, um die Entwicklung und Herstellung von D5-freien Formulierungen zu erleichtern.  TIXOGEL-DMC … Read more

Thickening and stabilization of D5-free formulations made easy with TIXOGEL-DMC

ECKART is pleased to introduce TIXOGEL-DMC. The newest member of the TIXOGEL family builds upon the strengths of the TIXOGEL range: it is an easy-to-use gel and provides controllable viscosity and stabilization, but is prepared to master new challenges, that modern formulators are facing. TIXOGEL-DMC has been especially developed to facilitate the development and production … Read more

Formulation 2021: Anti-ageing

Skin ageing is influenced by many factors: environmental impacts, genetic predisposition, diseases, diet and a few more. To at least slow down this process, researchers are working continously on new solutions.We present a selection of formulations and ingredients suppliers that provide a comprehensive look at the latest innovations in the market.

Issue 10 – 2021

Issue 10 – 2021 Here is what you can look forward to in this issue: Think pink:Natural pigments for red tones Have fun: Exciting waterless fromulations "Leading by example"Gaelle Bathany, Director Sustainability, DSM Get an e-paper subscription Issue 10 – 2021 Here is what you can look forward to in this issue: Think pink:Natural pigments … Read more

Only one

Eyeshadow palettes require complex interaction and the combination of various elements. Jean Paul Corbeil talks about the latest development, which provides a greater recyclability using just one material.

Due diligence in supply chains

For many companies in the beauty industry, transparency in the supply chains is not really new territory. However, a new law will define standardised obligations for many companies and branches in Germany in the future.

Long live our skin microbiota!

DEFENSIL®-PURE is obtained by high-tech fermentation of organic gold millet. It naturally balances the skin microbiota, strengthens the skin barrier and moisturises particularly dry skin. Furthermore, it improves the complexion, and counteracts atopic eczema. Very dry atopic skin suffers constantly from physical damage and a weakened skin barrier. This opens the door for undesired bacteria … Read more

Lang lebe die Hautmikrobiota!

DEFENSIL®-PURE wird durch Hightech-Fermentation aus Bio-Goldhirse gewonnen. Es bringt die Mikrobiota der Haut auf natürliche Weise ins Gleichgewicht, stärkt die Hautbarriere und wirkt als Feuchtigkeitsspender für besonders trockene Haut. Daneben verbessert es das Hautbild und wirkt dem atopischen Ekzem entgegen. Sehr trockene atopische Haut leidet ständig unter physikalischen Schäden und einer geschwächten Hautbarriere. Dies öffnet … Read more

Probiotics in skin microbiome care

Redness and itching on the skin are often a sign of diseases in which the skin microbiome is no longer in balance. Scientists managed to identify a bacterium that could help restore this imbalance. Prof Dr Christine Lang reports on the positive effects it can achieve.

A versatile and natural glycol for cosmetics

Zemea® propanediol is a 100% plant-based ingredient supporting a variety of cosmetic applications. Gentle on the skin, high in performance, Zemea® propanediol is a natural choice for clean label and renewably focused formulations. From mascara and eyeliner to foundation and lip gloss, Zemea® propanediol helps formulators deliver environmentally-friendly cosmetics while driving sustainable change. Zemea® propanediol … Read more

Gentle touch without microplastics

What options are there to create sustainability-oriented cosmetic formulations that do without microplastics but meet all sensor requirements? Alessandra Adduci and Stefania Zanzottera present new results.