International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
European beauty brands are in great demand in the Chinese market. The so-called Generation Z is characterised by a high propensity to consume as well as purchasing power. Wenjing Wang presents the results of a recent study.
The development of new UV filters and products is not just about effectiveness and sustainability. The education of consumers and the impact of the coronavirus crisis on the industry are also currently playing a major role, as Dr Myriam Sohn explains.
What targeted face and colour care solutions do consumers look for? Multifunctional colour cosmetics are gaining ground. Our choice reflects the latest formulation trends in this area and also mirrors the vast potential for product development in these two product categories.
In the manufacture and development of packaging, environmental friendliness has long been more than just cardboard made from recycled paper. Aida Rodriguez talks about why sustainability is something that companies are now committed to.
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The latest in vitro study results show significant effects of ALPIN HEILMOOR EXTRACT™ (AHE) on the skin: the data indicate that AHE has an anti-aging effect (e.g. due to reduction of oxidative stress markers and AGE receptors), preserves the skin microbiota and balances it. Our previous studies already showed the pro-inflammatory effects of AHE by … Read more
Emulsifiers are much more than just ingredients that ensure the stability of a product. In a new study, Seppic shows that the use of liquid crystals can have more profound positive effects.
After the lockdown in many countries in the first half of the year and the gradual return to normal, one could assume that production chains are also back in “normal mode”. However, due to the high demand for disinfectants and their dispensers, there are occasional delivery bottlenecks, especially for closures.
There are many letters in cosmetics; a, c, k and j stand for inspiration from Australia, China, Korea and Japan. Based on the Zen movement of Buddhist teaching to concentrate on the simple and pure, a new concept of J-Beauty offers clear formulation possibilities with an intense effect.
The boundaries between the technology of the digital world and everyday realities have been blurred – especially in colour cosmetics. These influences and inspirations manifest themselves in a colour palette of digitally inspired colours.
Looking for a flawless complexion, customers want products with long-term benefits, but also immediate effects. Powders creating a soft focus, playing with reflections or offering matifying effects can make irregularities and optical defects visually disappear immediately.
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One year after launching a wide range of turnkey natural & made in Europe sheet masks, a new technical reference has enriched “My Active Mask” range. This is the result of the partnership between MS Beautilab and Taiki Cosmetics Europe.
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Our newest product KahlWax 6698 Orange is medium hard, natural wax blend with a refreshing citrus scent. It combines the emollient character of orange peel wax with the texture enhancing and stabilizing properties of berry wax, which makes it very versatile.
Preservatives, emulsifiers, functional emollients and other additives play a role in skin care products in order to guarantee the effectiveness of the active ingredients and product safety. The newly founded company Evident Ingredients wants to be a good partner for formulators providing knowledge and experience.
In the cosmetics sector, tubes are one of the longest-used forms of packaging, with major yet inconspicuous changes in the past few decades. What do consumers value today? Juan Ignacio Valpuesta gives us an insight.
Emulsifiers play a major role in the manufacturing process and texture of cosmetic products. A new w/si emulsifier should pave the way to a so-called “new normal” with fewer ingredients, less energy consumption and shorter production times.
Specialist media have touted CBD as the new miracle ingredient for beauty, health and well-being. But is it really? Rosa Porras Mansilla presents the advantages and challenges of using it as a cosmetic active ingredient.
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The rainbow is the magic effect of sun rays playing on water droplets – with multiple color shades and an aura of purity. This natural spectacle has inspired ECKART to develop MIRAGE Holo Magic. The sparkling new pearlescent effect pigment adds eye-catching multidimensional effects to personal care and color cosmetics and is ideally suited for … Read more
Cosmetic products from distant countries are very popular and generally find good sales in Europe. However, strict rules apply to imports to the EU. Sandra Haßler gives an overview of the most important points.
Forest bathing is a hot trend right now! At the root of the new interest in woods lies deep-seated human needs – plus hard science that underscores the importance of the sense of smell.
Dr Holger Seidel presents the latest developments and advantages in Pickering emulsions. This type of emulsion is named after Persival Spencer Umfreville Pickering, who published his work in 1907. Seidel explains the ways in which the production of a Pickering emulsion is different from that of other emulsions.