International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
Since sensitive skin reacts very quickly to irritation, special attention must be paid to the choice of ingredients in formulations for this type. Dr Nora Schiemann and Anne-Sophie Gardes present a solution for achieving immediate effects with this skin type.
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Outside of the daily routine, a peeling, a mask or a intensive treatment represent something special. No wonder that these products are very popular with customers. We present a selection of formulations and ingredients suppliers that give a comprehensive insight into the latest innovations on the market.
Consumers are increasingly looking for personal care products that allow them to feel their best while also making a positive impact on the planet. Cindy Delvallé and her co-authors show the benefits of silicone gum blends in hair care products.
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Marchesini Group is opening the doors of its Beauty Division to show the world the latest technologies developed in the field of cosmetic product processing and packaging. From 26 to 30 April and in the first week of May, the new facilities, recently built inside the Pianoro Headquarters, will host a large selection of machines … Read more
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SYNCRYSTAL Rose Opal is ECKART’s latest effect pigment for Cosmetic and Personal Care applications. Launched at the in-cosmetics global 2022 in Paris, this exceptional pigment offers three effects in one product: interesting color flop, intense interference and appealing illumination. Thus, it opens up new possibilities for formulating eye-catching make-up and skin care products. The color … Read more
Sustainable developments | No matter what business you look at, our resources are limited. Of course, this also applies to the packaging area in the cosmetics industry. With plastic packaging in particular, the question of resource-saving techniques and processes therefore plays a major role. Dr Matthias Prox talks about current developments.
Survey | The coronavirus pandemic has driven digitalisation forward. Formulators can count on ever more extensive digital support from raw material suppliers. Existing tools and their functions were expanded. A short survey shows a few examples of how the market is currently developing.
Sustainable decoration | Appealing packaging with an eye-catcher is needed to draw consumers in at first glance. However, metallic decorations used to require a lot of material. Paolo Grasso presents a new technology that offers great potential for improvement from an ecological point of view.
When it comes to optimal use of airless systems, it is not only the technology itself that plays a role, but also the inside. Marco Costatino knows how important the filling and the formulation are.
The task of emulsifiers is to combine non-miscible liquids such as water and oil in cosmetic products to form an emulsion. A new blend of natural emulsifiers also shows antimicrobial properties. Nargiza Cakir, Dr Malte Sietzen and Dr Fernando Ibarra have studied the advantages that result in the manufacture of cosmetic products.
The packaging of a cosmetic product has the task of protecting its content, while also making it available to the consumer. Airless systems combine safety and, at the same time, convenient delivery of the product. Anne-Laure Khouri explains the technology behind it and the latest developments.
Preservatives are necessary to extend the shelf life of cosmetics. But they do not have a good reputation with customers. Barbara Olioso knows how they are currently developing in order to increase both acceptance and tolerance.
With the onset of the Coronavirus pandemic, the need for hand sanitiser has increased rapidly and sharply. Manufacturers of cosmetics were asked to make their production capacities and know-how available. However, there are some important points that must be considered when producing disinfectants. Mauro Bleve knows what is important.
Natural ingredients – this is one very important demand of more and more customers. An alternative in hair care could be a biodegradable polymer based on cellulose technology.
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ECKART´s latest incorporation to its portfolio of intense colored pigments for cosmetics is called MIRAGE Bright Luminous Red. Formulators of modern cosmetics looking for an uncomplicated red pearl have the answer in this innovative effect pigment: the eye-catching sparkle of highly pure borosilicates, hand in hand with superior color intensity and outstanding coverage. Additionally, MIRAGE … Read more
Issue 9 – 2021 Here is what you can look forward to in this issue: Textures:Formulating without microplastics Social media: Importance of influencers "A new demand for more transparency" Tomás Espinosa, CEO, Schwan Cosmetics Get an e-paper subscription Issue 9 – 2021 Here is what you can look forward to in this issue: Textures:Formulating without … Read more
Companies that produce hair and scalp care products need ingredients that enable them to meet the unique needs and concerns of every individual consumer. That is why a steadily growing range of innovative active ingredients is necessary. Nathalie Wojtowicz and Dr Torsten Clarius know the trends.
It is well known that paper and cardboard are very sustainable packaging materials that have the best-functioning recycling loop. There are also many new developments in the cosmetics industry for high-quality, functional, and visually appealing packaging solutions.
After numerous measures to combat the corona-virus pandemic have made it difficult to visit the hairdresser for a long time, the desire for professional care is great – but at the same time the products should be sustainable. Dr Elisabeth Streefland knows what is already possible in the field of hair care.