International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
The following downloads from the COSSMA website were most popular in this month: Market Data: Body Care Market World-Wide (Euromontior) >> Background: Natural Fragrance Compositions >> Link list: Innovation Seminars, Marketing Trends Presentations, H2O Trail, Innovation Zone, Workshops, Educational Programm >> Formulation: Natural Cream Bath Chocolate >> picture: Nikolai Sorohin, Fotolia.de
To avoid hypersensitive reactions it has been required since 2003 to separately identify 26 potentially allergenic fragrances (synthetic or natural) in the INCI name, if they exceed a clearly laid down level of concentration. The SCCS (the EU’s advisory board) has now evaluated further perfume ingredients with regard to their allergy risk. Angelika Meiss, senior … Read more
Sebastian Pole, director and founder of Pukka Skin Care, points out which factors were important when he launched his skin care brand „Pukka Skincare“ .
The following downloads from the COSSMA website were most popular in this month: Market data: Euromonitor Global Market Sun Care Market: Past and Forecast >> Literature References: HEV Light and Sub-epidermal Low Echogenicity Bands >> Product Information: LexFilm® Spray Product Bulletin >> Fiormulation: Moisturizing Pressed Eyeshadow>> picture: Nikolai Sorohin, Fotolia.de
Martin Krause from Bayer Material Science presents Baycusan C 1000, a polyurethane film former that, with its sun booster effect, facilitates high-SPF with low UV filter concentrations, and water-resistant sun protection products with sensorial benefits even for sensitive skin, while also lowering emulsifier concentrations. COSSMA subscribers can download further background information. Picture: Bayer
It doesn‘t look very likely that in the short term there will be any success in establishing signs of ageing, such as wrinkles, as a worthwhile aim and an innovative trend. So everything will be staying as it is: trying to keep looking young as long as possible is still the main priority. So anti-ageing … Read more
Peter Schäfer, Director General at IKW, talks about recent developments in the German market for personal care and cosmetics 2012.
The Anti-Ageing-Trend is declining – wrinkle-free, uniform “Ikea-Faces” are no longer in demand
Merck being an innovation driven company presented a wealth of new products recently.
This year’s In-cosmetics was a great success for everyone involved. Like most major players, Merck was one of the proud exhibitors.
Dr. Oliver Reich, Technical Manager Stabilizers at BASF, explains which parameters can make it difficult to achieve product stability.
Dr. Rüdiger Mittendorf, Vice Chairman of the Board at Sebapharma, presents the sucessful middle-sized company
Dr. Jörg Münzenberg, Manager Applied Technolgy at Evonik, presents the innovative Powder-to-Cream formulation concept
Dr. Kay Schwabe, technischer Berater bei der Mani GmbH, spricht über die aktuellen Entwicklungen bei Träger- und Emulsionsystemen für die Kosmetikindustrie.
Dr. Kay Schwabe, Technical consultant at Mani, talks about the latest innovation in carrier and emulsion systems.
The following downloads from the COSSMA website were most popular in this month: Market Survey Service Providers >> Product Information Kerastase Initialiste >> Background: The Future of Beauty Salons >> Formulation: Skin Quench Cream (Lubrizol) >> picture: Nikolai Sorohin, Fotolia.de
The following downloads from the COSSMA website were most popular in this month: Market Survey Packaging 2012 >> Product information GemmoNova (Jan Dekker/IMCD) >> Background: When Bud Nest® technology enhances Beauty >> Formulation: Sustainable Sea Salt Texturizing Spritz >> picture: Nikolai Sorohin, Fotolia.de
According to in vitro and in vivo tests the anti-ageing ingredient Hyanify by Lipotec improves all of the parameters measured in the nasolabial folds – i.e. the facial area of most concern as we grow older. This marine hyaluronic acid booster replenished the area and had a plumping effect. COSSMA subscribers can download further background … Read more
The following downloads from the COSSMA website were most popular in this month: Literature References: Plant-based hormones combat the signs of age >> Product Information LexFeel N Series >> Background: The Skin Inflammation Process >> Formulations: Velvet Lotion (Base + Booster) >> picture: Nikolai Sorohin, Fotolia.de
Petra Anni Schmidt of CLR shows, with the help of test results, how the lipophilic active Phyto Defense CLR, extracted from the bark of the magnolia tree, can reduce symptoms in sensitive skin such as neurogenic inflammation and also skin redness physically induced by shaving. COSSMA subscribers can download further background information. Picture: CLR