(Kopie 2) [Translate to english:] Rebecca Webster of Croda explains how the desired product performance of lipstick formulations can be achieved with the right specific ingredients.

Merck: Our promise: Beauty & Innovation

The following downloads from the COSSMA website were most popular in this month: Background: Concept presentation Age Explorer Product information: SEBUMOL LPC (Zschimmer & Schwarz) Market data: Luxusverpackungen (Interpack 2011) Formulation: Long Wear Oil-in-Silicone Foundation (Bayer Material Science) Article: "Packaging needs to be more polite" (from Heidelberger Nachrichten) picture: Nikolai Sorohin, Fotolia.de

Gregor Spengler, Secretary General of Etma –European Tube Manufacturers Association in Düsseldorfpresents new tubes in combination with interesting new types of closures and dispensing systems. COSSMA subscribers can download market data on the European Tube Market 2010. picture: ETMA

Merck: Our promise: Beauty & Innovation

With styling products we now see, beside traditional sprays, gels and mousses, that new formats of waxes, pastes, serums and creams are becoming increasingly popular. Jürgen Franke et. al. from BASF show how the advantages of selected polymers with specific rheological and/or conditioning performance, can be used to develop creative new styling product formats. COSSMA … Read more

The following downloads from the COSSMA website were most popular in this month: Background Information: Marine Sources >> Product Info Cryo Buds >> Literature References: Marine Alternatives to Hyaluronic Acid >> List of companies exhibiting at Innovationparc Packaging at InterPack 2011 >> Formulierung: Wash´n Peel (Merck) >> picture: Nikolai Sorohin, Fotolia.de

The following downloads from the COSSMA website were most popular in this month: Product info CosmoSurf CE Serie (Siltech, vertrieben von Brenntag Specialties) >> Literature References: Parfums – East meets West >>´ Background:Questions to help develop the trend statement >>´ Product info RonaFlair™ EFX >> Formulation: Nouvelle Vague Balm-to-Milk Wash >> picture: Nikolai Sorohin, Fotolia.de

Dr. Wilfried Petersen, Managing Director of Dr. Straetmans examines how the consequences of systems for natural cosmetics certification affect formulations. He compares the seals of approval offered by NaTrue, BDIH, Ecocert and COSMOS. COSSMA subscribers can download detailed background information and a list of internet links. Go to Russian translation of this article at ekokosmetika.ru … Read more

What are the major trends that will have a significant impact on the future hair care market? This is a question that industry experts from Arch, Cornelius, Croda, Dow Corning, Indena, Sederma and Waitaki can best answer. They also point to some ingredients that can effectively respond to these trends. COSSMA subscribers can download detailed … Read more

The following downloads from the COSSMA website were most popular in this month: Formulation: Gentle Sparkling After Sun Lotion (Zschimmer & Schwarz) >> IKW Market data: Body Care Market Germany >> Ingredient listing "A selection of striking hair care ingredients" >> Literature references: Safety evaluation for natural ingredients >> Product information: dermofeel® sensolv (Dr. Straetmans) >> … Read more

The following downloads from the COSSMA website were most popular in this month: Product informationen: Skinceuticals Range (L’Oréal) Literature references: Quality management for Private Label Background: Abstract of Article on Skin Delivery Systems in „Skin Pharmacology and Physiology“ Vol. No. 5, 2010 Market data: Global Personal Care Ingredients (Kline) Formulation: 100% Natural Skin Cream (Croda) … Read more

Protein hydrolysates still offer a wide spectrum of action for numerous applications in skin and hair products, based on new, and long-established, studies. Ute Griesbach and her colleagues at Cognis show how new techniques allow a much more precise description and characterisation of the substances and methods of efficacy testing and proof. COSSMA subscribers can … Read more

Online Seminar on November 26th 2013 (German Language only)

Innovative solutions not only for colour cosmetic packaging

Nutricosmetics and dietary supplements are very much in demand

Concepts, implications and limitations for the use of stem cells in personal care and cosmetic products

The group sees a development from a mere trend to a substantial market

Innovations in basic active development, active concepts, product applicators and ingredient quality

Marine biologists of oceanbasis extract marine collagen from jelly fish which has moisture-binding properties.