Energising “Lemon” Mask (Sisterna)

"Contains Sisterna SP70-C, an sucrose ester which works as an emulsifier. Sucrose esters of fatty acids are based on cane sugar and beet sugar palm/coconut oil fatty acids. Sisterna sucrose esters are obtained by esterifying sucrose with methyl fatty acids. By varying the degree of esterification of the sucrose molecule it is possible to obtain … Read more

Overnight Sleeping Mask (Croda)

The combination of Volarest™ FL and PolaSperse™ CSI give a fresh, non-drip and novel gel texture. Crodamol™ ISIS increases barrier performance and moisturisation without being occlusive. Crodarom™ Sandalwood is reported to have insecticide, antiseptic, anti-itching, anti-inflammatory, radical scavenging, cooling and relaxing properties. Prodizia™ is designed to fight against the cutaneous signs of fatigue. Cos1604_ForCroda.pdf

Conditioner with Inca Inchi (Greentech)

Contains Inca Inchi organic Lipactive WO which is derived from an Amazonian plant used during the Incan period. It is rich in unsaturated fatty acids and is used in dietary supplements because of its interesting ratio between alpha-linolenic essential fatty and linoleic acids. Cos1404_GreenConditionerIncaInchiWO.pdf

Moisturizing Face Mask (Floratech)

This nonwoven face mask, featuring Floraesters K-20W Jojoba, demonstrates the synergistic moisturizing effect of Floraesters K-20W Jojoba with glycerin. The inclusion of Floraesters K-20W Jojoba enhances consumer preference for increased smoothness/softness, increased skin firmness, and overall product preference. Cos1604_ForFloratech.pdf

Afro Textured Hair Dressing Cream (Evonik)

Contains ABIL® Soft AF 300,  a high performance Aminopropyl Dimethicone. New high molecular weight aminosilicone for conditioning rinses. ABIL® Soft AF 300 provides significantly improved conditioning and softening properties to hair care products. Cos1504_EvonikAfroText.pdf

Coconut Full Nourishment Cream (Lubrizol)

In South Asia, coconut has been traditionally reputed to carry nutritive and nourishment properties and is therefore used in various forms in day-to-day life from food preparation to skin and hair applications. Lubrizol’s Glucamate™* SSE-20, Glucate™* SS and Promulgen™* D nonionic emulsifiers provide excellent emulsifying and stabilization properties to this 50% coconut oil cream base. … Read more

Palm Oil: Alternatives in sight?

Replacing palm oil is a challenge. Could yeast historically used in the South African wine industry be an option? Dr Alexandra Erlach, Managing Director, Delta-SR, Neuss, Germany, explains details in her article in COSSMA. Climate conference rises debate on palm oil Devastating fires in Southeast Asia and 2015’s UN climate conference in Paris have reignited … Read more

Aerosol market remains stable

5.4 billion aluminium cans in 2015 A total of 5.4 billion aluminium cans were produced in 2015,according to the member companies of Aerobal (International Organisation of Aluminium Aerosol Container Manufacturers) – a repeat of the previous year’s record result. In view of the very difficult conditions in 2015, this is a rather good achievement. After … Read more

Insights into global beauty trends

Imogen Matthews lifts the curtain on what beauty and industry insights will be presented at this year’s free-to-attend Marketing Trends Presentations at In-Cosmetics 2016 in Paris from April 12–14. Global trends and round table discussions Apart from presentations on global trends from leading research companies, including Mintel, Euromonitor, Kline and Canadean, and topical discussions by … Read more