International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
The following downloads from the COSSMA website were most popular in this month: Die beliebtesten Downloads der COSSMA-Abonnenten waren in diesem Monat: Events: Picture Panorama Forum Cosmeticum 2012 >> Market data: Ingredient Providers 2012 >> Background: Airless packaging by Louvrette, Megaplast, Gaplast >> Formulation: Relaxing Ayurvedic Massage Oil (Seppic) >> picture: Nikolai Sorohin, Fotolia.de
In an interview with COSSMA editor Angelika Meiss, representatives from cosmetics manufacturers such as Boerlind, Dermalogica, Jentschura International, Kneipp and Speick tell us which active ingredients are setting the trend.The insiders in the ingredients sector are all agreed that natural ingredients are setting the trend, but their favourites are still a matter of personal choice. … Read more
The following downloads from the COSSMA website were most popular in this month: Literature References: Antibacterial particle system >> Product information: Dekanex 2004 (Jan Dekker) >> Background: RonaCare® – Nature meets Technology >> Formulation: Vivilume BB Cream (Lonza Personal Care) >> picture: Nikolai Sorohin, Fotolia.de
According to Julia Gourlaouen from Jan Dekker, now part of IMCD, Dekanex FG is a multifunctional ingredient providing a pleasant skin feel and a proper dispersion of mineral filters. In addition, it is compatible with UV filters, it is photo-stable and its safety profile makes it suitable even for baby sun care. COSSMA subscribers can … Read more
This year’s In-cosmetics was a great success for everyone involved. Like most major players, Merck was one of the proud exhibitors.
This year’s In-cosmetics was a great success for everyone involved. Like most major players, Merck was one of the proud exhibitors.
Dr. Ralph Schimpf, Corporate Director Prototype Development, R&D, at Beiersdorf shows how innovation is managed at Beiersdorf and gives examples for successful launches which came out of this process.
Irina Barbalova, Head of Beauty and Personal Care Research at Euromonitor, presents current trends and innovation in the personal care markets world-wide.
The following downloads from the COSSMA website were most popular in this month: Literature Reference List: Delivery Systems >> Market data: Natural Cosmetics Market 2012 >> Background: Nanoparticles – misconceptions clarified >> Formulation: Creamy Foaming Emulsion Shampoo (PEG-Free)>> picture: Nikolai Sorohin, Fotolia.de
Paul France, Vice President Open Innovation at MeadWestVaco (MWV) explains how “Open Innovation” and “Crowd Sourcing” changed the innovation process.
Dr. Silke Granzow of Mann & Schröder describes the points to observe if you want your cosmetics advertising to avoid falling foul of the legislation covering medicines or pharmaceuticals, or possibly the biocidal products directive, as well as what to note in the tighter attention being paid to the matter of safety evaluation. COSSMA subscribers … Read more
Dr.Werner Voss, CEO of Dermatest, talks about the most important actives and testing methods for products to fight photo ageing.
The following downloads from the COSSMA website were most popular in this month: Scientific Version "Cosmetic Oils in comparison: penetration and occlusion of paraffin oil and vegetable oils", incl. literature references >> Market Data China: Making market entry that bit easier >> Product Information: SynRussian Gold Cosmetic Pigment (Merck) >> Formulation: Wash Off Mask (Bayer Material … Read more
What are the health risks involved when using nanoparticles in personal care products? Are nanoparticles in cosmetics carcinogenic? Are they potential endocrine disruptors? Dr. Gerhard Nohynek, Scientific Director, Worldwide Safety Evaluation at L’Oréal, in an interview with COSSMA editor Angelika Meiss, sheds some light on a number of misconceptions frequently held in this field. COSSMA … Read more
The following downloads from the COSSMA website were most popular in this month: Article Excerpt from Perfumer & Flavorist: Visual Impairment and Olfactory AcuityBy: Baljit Singh and Kamna Mago, CPL Aromas FZE; Shivali Sonavadekar, CPL Aromas Pvt. Ltd.; Sushant Bankhele, S. Babu, S. Deshpande, D. Sahu and L. Mirkar, Anthea Aromatics; and Garry Dix, CPL … Read more
Within the Chinese cosmetics regulations, which are still being extensively formulated, it may very well be the case that, due to a particular situation, existing legislation is extended to include new rules. At the end of 2011, following extensive changes in the registration process for cosmetics products, further regulations were added. Mei Graefe of Intergate … Read more
Peter Schäfer, Director General of the German IKW association informs about major results in the German market for cosmetics and detergents in 2011.
Darshan Patwardhan, Global Technical Manager, Personal Care Ingredients, at BASF, talks about the challenges formulators have to face when it comes to formulating hair gels.
The following downloads from the COSSMA website were most popular in this month: Hair Care Trends: unabreviated Expert Statements of Agnus, Air Products, Greentech, LR International, Evonik, Zschimmer & Schwarz English Language Background Information for Nivea Pure & Natural >> IKW Market Data: Körperpflegemittel + Wasch- u. Reinigungsmittel z. Endverbraucherpreisen >> Product information Menard Medicated … Read more
Dr. Matthias Hauser presents two studies in which the skin penetration and occlusive properties of vegetable oils and paraffin oil were compared with the help of in vivo methods. All oils penetrate only into the upper layers of the stratum corneum, enhance moisture retention, allow the skin to breathe and do not clog the pores. … Read more