Top Downloads November: COSSMA readers’ favorites

The following downloads from the COSSMA website were most popular in this month: Product Info Xirona Xirona® Le Rouge (Merck) >> Charts Color light interference effect pigment, Color optical effect Pigment (BASF)>> Video Avon: Der neueste Dreh in Sachen Mascara >> Formulierung: Replenishing Body Moisturizer (Inolex) >> picture: Nikolai Sorohin, Fotolia.de

Download-Tip November: Market Data Colour Cosmetics

According to Nicole Tyrimou, analyst at the international market research company Euromonitor, during this summer it was once again BB and CC creams that clearly led the new product launches.The hype surrounding multifunctional cult products is also still strong. No wonder that the “Other facial make-up” category has fairly shot up and since 2007 has … Read more

Top Downloads October: COSSMA readers’ favorites

The following downloads from the COSSMA website were most popular in this month: Literature References: Peptides working together (Lipotec) >> Biofunctional actives (Ashland): Product Information Actopontine, Lipigenine, Formulation Divine Magix Elixir >> Market Data Facial Care by Categories/ Facial Care + Body Care (Euromonitor) >> Formulation: (Pre-) Shave Oil (CLR) >> picture: Nikolai Sorohin, Fotolia.de

Top Downloads September: COSSMA readers’ favorites

The following downloads from the COSSMA website were most popular in this month: Background:Oleosens / Oleoactifs, Literature References, Additional Charts/ Figures >> Events: In-Cosmetics 2013 – List of  Web-TV-Interviews >> Scientific version: Rinse-off products – natural solutions >> Formulation: Organic Raspberry Curl Definition Spray >> picture: Nikolai Sorohin, Fotolia.de

Download-Tip September: Advantages and disadvantages of biopolymers

These days more and more consumers expect not only that natural products themselves are organic and meet the demands of sustainability, but that this should also apply to the packaging. Dr. Andrea Kühn of Wala Heilmittel, the producers of Dr.-Hauschka Skin Care, explains some key points that should be noted when using biopolymers for packaging … Read more

Download-Tip October: Probiotics for an improved complexion?

David Tropel, Biovitis/Greentech and Petra Schlegel of Greentech Garmany explain to what extent probiotic additives can help in the treatment of atopic dermatitis and dry skin. COSSMA subscribers can download further Background information >> photo: Amalia19, Shutterstock.com

Top Downloads August: COSSMA readers’ favorites

The following downloads from the COSSMA website were most popular in this month: Market Data: Body Care Market World-Wide (Euromontior) >> Background: Defining the Silhouette – Charts (Lipotec) >> Product Information: LexFilm® Spray Detailed Product Profile (Inolex) >> Formulation: Sun Lotion SPF 50+ (Bayer Material Science) >> picture: Nikolai Sorohin, Fotolia.de

Download-Tip August: Solutions for younger looking hair

Driven by the demographics, and by increasing amounts of money to spend, more and more people are seeking sophisticated products to reset the clock for their hair – and to underline an elegant lifestyle. With the on-going market segmentation in hair care the anti-ageing category will undoubtedly grow and achieve global relevance within the next … Read more

Top Downloads June: COSSMA readers’ favorites

The following downloads from the COSSMA website were most popular in this month: Product information: ECHINACELL™ EU Cosmetics Regulation: Literature References, Internet Link list, Background article >> Background: Original Text OPINION on Fragrance allergens in cosmetic products >> Formulation: Natural Moisturizing Face Care for Sensitive Skin (O/W) >> picture: Nikolai Sorohin, Fotolia.de

Download-Tip June: Parabens, phthalates ect. – safe in cosmetics?

Some scientists have suggested that chemicals, including those used in cosmetics, may be disrupting human endocrine systems such as hormones secreted by the ovaries, testes, and thyroid. Human exposure to these substances may produce male infertility,cancers and other adverse reproductive effects. Dr. Gerhard Nohynek, ex-L’Oréal, however, questions the endocrine disrupting activities of chemicals in cosmetics. … Read more

Top Downloads May: COSSMA readers’ favorites

The following downloads from the COSSMA website were most popular in this month: Background: Carrier Systems – Charts, Product Information (Sopharcos) >> Literature References/ Internet Link List: Advertising for Personal Care – what’s new?>> Product Information Leaflet BergaMuls ET 1>> Formulation: Washable Facial Mask (Lehmann & Voss) >> picture: Nikolai Sorohin, Fotolia.de

Download-Tip May: Powerful innovation management

Innovation and innovation management have been used as mantras in all industries for a long time. But how can they be applied successfully? In spite of all the customer-focused approaches in today’s organizations, some do not even know who their customer is. This is why it is important to get out of the office or … Read more