Formulation: Body Scrub (Kobo Products)

This body scrub features PURECORK B 1000, cork granules from Quercus Suber Bark. It is a 100% natural material, from vegetable origin. Cork is a bio-polymer, 100% of renewable carbon. PURECORK is ideal for sensitive skin as it removes dead cells without irritation compared to other natural exfoliators, namely minerals, seeds, and walnut shells, which … Read more

Formulation: Dual Delight Bodywash Shampoo (Lonza)

Refreshed hair and skin in a single step! This delightful hair and body wash cleanses and conditions from head to toe. Betafin™ BP-20 guarantees instant hydration while Polyaldo™ 10-1-O KFG offers long lasting moisturization. Product integrity is protected by Geogard™ ECT. Clean confidence has arrived! Cos1403_LonzaDual_Delight_Bodywash-Shamp.pdf

Formulation: Truely Soft Make-Up Remover (Provital)

This formulation contains CARESOFT™, an extract in a medium of vegetal propanediol, glycerin and water from the roots of "Curculigo orchioides Gaetrn". Caresoft™, through the regulation of the NHE1 protein, acts on the internal control mechanism of skin pH, repairing the barrier function and causing a decrease in skin reactivity and sensitivity. It is a … Read more

Formulation: Caring Shower Gel (A. Brasca)

A cleansing oily gel that melts on the skin bringing a cocooning sensation and… Pschitt… transforms into a milky emulsion in contact with water. Its warming action opens up pores to facilitate impurities elimination. The skin is  nourished and unbelievably comfortable and soft. COS1603_ForABrasca.pdf

Natural Cosmetics: Fragmented but successful

The abundance of logos for the natural and organic cos-metics market in Europe is confusing. Creating a unique and at the same time appealing message is the challenge that has to be met. Market Development The natural and organic cosmetics market in Europe is highly fragmented with only a few brands achieving a strong presence … Read more

Packaging Customization: Increasing brand loyalty

Customising packaging can increase brand loyalty. Here are some recent solutions.According to a study conducted by Canadean, 67% of 1,200 global executives across industries believed their customers were becoming less loyal to their brand. Due to such consumer insights, WestRock is convinced that providing customization options raises brand loyalty. According to the company’s annual Packaging … Read more

Formulation: Revitalizing Sensations Shower and Shave (Akzo Nobel)

Smooth Sensations Shower and Shave is the ideal 2-in-1 body wash and shave gel. This multi-functional system provides gentle cleansing and silky-smooth shaving in one simple step. As a body wash, the formulation features ELFAN® AT 84G surfactant as the basis of a mild, yet effective surfactant system. HYDROVANCE® moisturizing agent conditions skin without leaving … Read more

Mini-factory for personalised skin care

After a detailed skin profiling, SuperFlex, a modular mini-factory, manufactures personalised and environmentally-friendly skin care products on the spot at low cost. The detailed skin profiling comprises measuring TEWL (transepidermal water loss), viscoelasticity, sebum content, skin surface pH value, skin colouration and skin humidity. Dr Lars Rüther, Head of Laboratory, at Dermatest, Münster, Germany, explains … Read more