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

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

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

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

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

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