Top Downloads February: COSSMA readers’ favorites

The following downloads from the COSSMA website were most popular in this month: Market data: Market Survey Service Providers Background: Multifunctional Emulsifiers (Clariant) Product Information: DSM Portefolio – Formulations Formulation: Rich Vegetable Night Cream (Zschimmer & Schwarz) picture: Nikolai Sorohin, Fotolia.de

Download-Tip February: Fighting cellulite with chronobiology

A novel active substance conceived for night-time application was inspired by new findings of chronobiology and circadian rhythms. According to Alicia Giménez of Lipotec, it improves cellulite appearance after only 15 days. photo: Ana Blazic Pavlovic, Shutterstock.com COS1412_12_Lipotec_01.pdf

Top Downloads November: COSSMA readers’ favorites

The following downloads from the COSSMA website were most popular in this month: Market data Colour Cosmetics (Euromonitor) >> Product Background Packaging Louvrette, Catalogue >> Literature References ActiGym, Scientific Version of the article >> Formulation: Heat Activated Leave-In Conditioning Milk (BayerMaterialScience) >> picture: Nikolai Sorohin, Fotolia.de

Download-Tip November: Natural Afro Hair

Though formulators face several challenges with the growing trend towards untreated ethnic hair throughout Europe and the U.S., Fana Makonnen from Inolex presents natural alternatives that work. photo: Paul Hakimata COS1410_14_InolexBackground_02.pdf

Top Downloads October: COSSMA readers’ favorites

The following downloads from the COSSMA website were most popular in this month: Silicones: Literature References, Internet Linklist >> Product Information LINEFILL, Sample Formulation >> Background: ProBioBalance (CLR) – llustration Charts, Sample Formulation >> Formulation: All Natural Rich Body Butter (Inolex)   picture: Nikolai Sorohin, Fotolia.de

Download-Tip October: New preservative trends

Considering regulatory and marketing requirements, cosmetic product preservation within the range of approved preservatives is becoming increasingly difficult. Dr. Jan Jänichen of Dr. Straetmans sheds some light on the preservative legislation. photo: Alex011973, Shutterstock.com COS1408_14_khaiat_03.pdf

Top Downloads September: COSSMA readers’ favorites

The following downloads from the COSSMA website were most popular in this month: Suppliers: Market Survey Ingredients 2014 >> Market data: Natural Cosmetics in Russia >> Events:  In-Cosmetics Brasil >> Formulation: Protective Styling with Argan Oil (BayerMaterialScience)   picture: Nikolai Sorohin, Fotolia.de

Download-Tip September: Natural protection against skin aging

Alain Khaiat from Seers Consulting shows how, combining three natural extracts, presents a natural and yet effective approach to anti-ageing protection. This anti-ageing approach combines three natural extracts. COSSMA subscribers can download further Background information >> photo: Syda Productions, Shutterstock.com COS1408_14_khaiat_01.pdf

Download-Tip August: Natural hair care: A new generation of actives

Petra Schlegel of Greentech presents some active ingredients which make it possible to create trendy hair care products that meet the requirements of natural cosmetics. This year Euromonitor has identified a trend that sees consumers seeking products that allow them to look as good as possible, but who also want to save money by delaying … Read more

Top Downloads August: COSSMA readers’ favorites

The following downloads from the COSSMA website were most popular in this month: Video: Sun Kissed Jelly Shade >> Background: Natural Cosmetics / COSSMA Webinar >> Events: Guide In-Cosmetics Innovation Zone Formulation: No Nano Sun Lotion (BayerMaterialScience)  picture: Nikolai Sorohin, Fotolia.de

Top Downloads June: COSSMA readers’ favorites

The following downloads from the COSSMA website were most popular in this month: Product Info: Sebuless Active (Sederma) >> Market Survey Process Technology >> Background: Facial Rejuvenation without invasive treatment (Lipotec) Formulation: Hamburg Weather Protection Cream (Dr. Straetmans)  picture: Nikolai Sorohin, Fotolia.de

Download-Tip June: Packaging materials for cosmetics: Special demands

In view of the fact that the packaging materials used for cosmetics are the subject of ever-closer control, and an extensive list of criteria may well apply, in COSSMA Dr. Andrea Kühn of Wala sheds some light on the present situation. COSSMA subscribers can download further Background information >> photo: Kubais, Shutterstock.com

Top Downloads May: COSSMA readers’ favorites

The following downloads from the COSSMA website were most popular in this month: Background: Dermacryl Film Former Series, Chart illustrating Benefits of the Product Presented, Formulierung Silky Very Water Reisistand Spray Sunscreen >> In-Cosmetics: Workshop Programm, Fragrance Special, New Content, Programme >> Internet Resources on Fragrance Stability, Fragrance Training, Consumer Information >> Formulations: Smoothing Conditioner … Read more

Download-Tip May: Nutricosmetics: What’s next, after Doctor Brands?

There is at present a boom in cosmetic products that contain active ingredients, and in cosmetic treatments, and of course there is a constant demand for new concepts and active mechanisms … So it is no wonder that the range of nutricosmetics is growing in importance. Here Angela Kleiner gives us a peep into the … Read more

Top Downloads April: COSSMA readers’ favorites

The following downloads from the COSSMA website were most popular in this month: Market Data: Fragrances & Perfumery (Euromontior) >> Literature References: Genetic Testing Skin Model Analysis >> Background:  Fragrance Stability, Fragrance Training, Consumer Information >> Formulation: Foaming Facial Cleanser (Inolex) >> picture: Nikolai Sorohin, Fotolia.de

Download-Tip April: Fragrances: How much does colour matter?

Claudia Valder of Frey & Lau explains the background and why it is so important to make sure that the colour and fragrance of a product are carefully selected to produce a pleasing whole. Colours are carefully targeted to visually bring out the character of the fragrance to a maximum COSSMA subscribers can download further … Read more