High standards

The demands have changed in recent months due to the pandemic and the new work situation associated with it. Non-staining makeup and, at the same time, caring products that should be produced as sustainably as possible, are the trend. Silke Langer gives an insight into the status.

Improve Biodegradability

In the current discussion about environmental friendliness in cosmetic products, the requirements for sunscreens are also increasing. Since many of the filters on the market enjoy the dubious reputation of not being easily degradable, one way to lessen the environmental impact of these products is to use boosters.

Sustainability in all areas

No year has brought about as many changes in the most varied of business areas as 2020. Marko Grozdanovic talks about the challenges of the past few months and dares to look into the future.

Formulations 2021: Skin cleansing

Cleansing the skin has been playing a more important role than ever for the past twelve months. Due to the increased use of cleaning agents and disinfectants, the need for care during cleansing has also increased significantly. Our selection shows the latest trends in formulations in this area.

CosmeticBusiness: Reunion in Munich

The cosmetics industry will reunite on site at the MOC in Munich from 20 to 21 October for CosmeticBusiness, the international trade fair for the cosmetics supplying industry. Over 270 companies, including around 30 new exhibitors, offer a comprehensive overview of the entire value chain of the cosmetics supplying industry – from ingredients and manufacturing … Read more

CosmeticBusiness: Wiedersehen in München

Zur CosmeticBusiness, der internationalen Fachmesse der Kosmetik-Zulieferindustrie, trifft sich die Kosmetikbranche vom 20. bis 21. Oktober wieder vor Ort im MOC in München. Über 270 Unternehmen, darunter rund 30 Neuaussteller, bieten einen umfassenden Überblick über die gesamte Wertschöpfungskette der Kosmetik-Zulieferindustrie – von den Inhaltsstoffen über die Herstellung bis hin zur Verpackung. Inspiration für die Produktentwicklung … Read more

Hydagen Clean – The latest addition to BASF’s biopolymer portfolio

Hydagen Clean offers not only biodegradability, but also pleasant sensory profiles that consumers love. The cold-processable rheology modifier is suitable for aqueous systems like gels and serums as well as novel formats such as gel strips, peel-off eyeliner or eye patches. Thanks to excellent film-forming and gelation properties, it allows formulations with individual and appealing … Read more

Hydagen Clean – Die neueste Ergänzung des Biopolymer-Portfolios der BASF

Hydagen Clean bietet nicht nur biologische Abbaubarkeit, sondern auch ein angenehmes sensorisches Profil, das die Verbraucher sich wünschen. Der kaltverarbeitbare Rheologiemodifizierer eignet sich für wässrige Systeme wie Gele und Seren sowie für neuartige Formate wie Gelstreifen, Peel-off Eyeliner oder Patches für das Gesicht. Dank seiner exzellenten Filmbildungs- und Gelierungseigenschaften ermöglicht er Formulierungen mit individuellen und … Read more

Soft-Fokus Effekt mit der Kraft der Natur

Das neueste Produkt der CFF GmbH & Co. KG ist ein hydrophobiertes Cellulosepulver, das in der Lage ist, das Hautgefühl von Mikroplastik auf 100 % natürlicher Basis zu imitieren. Die hydrophobierten Cellulosen SENSOCEL® bc 20+ und SENSOCEL® 5+ sind biologisch abbaubar und unschädlich für Mensch und Natur. Mit hydrophobierter Cellulose gelingt es einen außerordentlichen Soft-Fokus … Read more

Issue 4 – 2021

Issue 4 – 2021 Here is what you can look forward to in this issue: Additives: Sustainable stabilisation Packaging:The challenge of eco-design "Creating a sustainable customer experience" Dr. Marko Grozdanovic, Senior Vice President, BASF Personal Care Europe Get an e-paper subscription Issue 4 – 2021 Here is what you can look forward to in this issue: Additives: Sustainable … Read more

Post-consumer recycled PET

The call for recycled plastic in the packaging of consumer goods is getting louder – also in the cosmetics industry. But not every material is suitable for reuse. Peter Barlog shows what is possible with PET (polyethylene terephthalate).

Future-ready but traditional

In these turbulent times, the skin is also exposed to stressful factors: increased cleaning and disinfection of the hands, but also irritation from wearing masks in everyday life. There is a longing for old, quieter times. Well-known and proven active ingredients further improve care of the skin and give the user a good feeling.

More energy for hair follicles

Hair and especially the hair follicles react when they are exposed to bad and harmful influences on a daily basis. A shortening of important hair growth phases can be the result. A new active ingredient based on Yerba Santa has a stimulating effect, which Dr Christina Pickel explains.

Senseryn™ back to calm through your senses.

Senseryn™ was created as a result of Provital’s desire to improve the quality of life of people with sensitive and reactive skin. To provide them with a specific solution, Provital adopted a new scientific approach, sensocosmetic, in which our senses take care of our skin to enhance its well-being.  Senseryn™ is an active ingredient, COSMOS … Read more

SantEnergy™ Energizing hair follicles

Mibelle Biochemistry proudly presents a new launch: SantEnergy™ is a distinctive polyphenol-rich extract that increases both hair growth and hair density. It is sustainably obtained by wild harvesting from the aerial parts of the Yerba Santa plant. Known as “mountain balm” and “holy herb”, Yerba Santa (Eriodictyon californicum) is a member of the Borage family … Read more

Senior-Entwickler Kosmetik (m/w/d) im Bereich Forschung & Entwicklung

MANN & SCHRÖDER COSMETICS ist als mittelständisches Familienunternehmen seit 70 Jahren in der Entwicklung und Herstellung von Haar- und Körperpflegeprodukten tätig. Heute beschäftigen wir rund 750 Mitarbeitende und stellen neben eigenen Marken auch Handelsmarken her. Im deutschsprachigen Raum zählen wir zu den führenden Private Label Herstellern unserer Branche. Seit 2017 ist unser Unternehmen zu 100% klimaneutral, denn Verantwortung für Umwelt und Gesellschaft zu übernehmen ist Teil unserer DNA.

Effective mixing system

The manufacture of powder products can sometimes be a big challenge, since small amounts of pigments must be mixed completely evenly with relatively high amounts of carrier substances. Christian Schilken introduces the horizontal ploughshare mixer, which was developed for powder products.

Sustainability project

In order to obtain sustainable raw materials, not only environmentally friendly cultivation, but the entire value chain is important. Matti Spiecker and Ralf Kunert talk about a project around macadamia nuts that takes both quality and social aspects into account.

Natural boosting power

In the course of the increasingly popular “clean beauty” movement, additives are falling into disrepute. Boosters of natural origin are a way of reducing the use of additives and still ensuring the safety of the products.