Top Downloads February: COSSMA readers’ favorites

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

Download-Tip December: Targeting mature skin with marine hyaluronic booster

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

Top Downloads October: COSSMA readers’ favorites

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

Download-Tip October: Overcoming sensitive skin

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

Top Downloads September: COSSMA readers’ favorites

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

Download-Tip September: Natural – and with power!

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

Top Downloads August: COSSMA readers’ favorites

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

Download-Tip August: Multi-functional ingredient for sun care

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

Top Downloads June: COSSMA readers’ favorites

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

Download-Tip June: Sales promotion for cosmetics: What not to do!

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

Top Downloads May: COSSMA readers’ favorites

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

Download-Tip May: Nanoparticles: Misconceptions clarified

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

Top Downloads April: COSSMA readers’ favorites

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

Download-Tip April: China: Registration of cosmetics products

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