DSM Nutritional Products have re-launched their bio-active ingredient Argan Oil for hair and skin care products – this time with organic certification from Ecocert* and NaTrue*. This 100%-natural ingredient has been demonstrated in tests to give hair a more silky shine than that offered by market-leading shampoo and conditioner formulations. photo: DSM
Simon Duffy is the founder of Bulldog Natural Skincare, the UK’s first and largest natural skin care brand for men.
“Powder-To-Cream” formulation concept
Lonza has been awarded with the Gold Innovation Zone Best Ingredient Award for its ReGeniStem Red Rice at the In-Cosmetics Asia. This sustainable anti-aging active, derived from a meristematic culture of Himalayan Red Rice, finds application in skin care products. In vitro testing showed that the functionality of the ingredient comes from its ability to … Read more
Miriam Mateu from Lipotec presents Bodyfensine, a tripeptide, which prevents the invasion of harmful microorganisms by stimulating the natural line of defence between the skin and the environment. In vivo it decreases the presence of sebum, smoothing the texture and reducing skin redness, and reducing the presence of pimples in acne-prone skin. photo: Lipotec
The cosmetics market lives on innovations and new products, with new ingredients, textures, packaging, active mechanisms and claims of efficacy. For some time the subject of cosmetogenomics has been an increasingly common topic of discussion. What does the term mean, exactly? Is it just a new marketing concept or is it really a new product … Read more
The INPI – the French National Industrial Property Institute –celebrated its 60th birthday and 20 years of trophies for innovation. This trophy rewards SMEs, who place innovation at the very heart of their growth strategy and who transform their R&D works into industrial property. For the 20th birthday of these trophies for innovation, the Institute … Read more
Cationic polymers can provide skin care formulations with novel benefits, but they are often difficult to work with for those unfamiliar with the need to adjust for their charge properties. Mussarrat Noor, Senior Formulating Chemist at Air Products and Chemicals, Allentown, USA, explains details. photo: LaRoche Posay
COSSMA goes one step further in "social networking" – after joining LinkedIn, Twitter and Youtube some time ago, we now also joined Facebook. You will reach us at www.cossma.com/facebook Are you on Facebook? Then do not hesitate to join and discuss directly with fellowFacebook members what’s hot in the personal care and cosmetics industry. Your … Read more
The 24th Luxe Pack, which took place in Monaco from October 19th to 21st with 350 exhibitors, attracted trade visitors from 62 countries – 11 percent more than last year.Aptar beauty + home highlighted the very heart of the bottle – Magic Inside – dramatizing the art of perfuming. By choosing to highlight the dip-tube … Read more
In its November issue, COSSMA presents some interesting approaches offered by new ingredients. The range includes ingredients cultivated in a bioreactor, a natural oil for silicone-free formulations, an alternative to nano-sized TiO2 and ZnO, an ingredient with multiple benefits to achieve high SPF, a multi-level approach to combat acne, as well as active ingredients to restore … Read more
Representatives from Impag, IBR, Soliance, Phytodia, Frutarom, Information et Inspiration and Alfa Chemical, present trends as well as their latest product concepts and findings in their article in COSSMA 11/2011 photo: Unipex
medical BEAUTY FORUM forms the basis of successful cooperation between doctors and beauticians. With six focussed issues per annum the magazine provides up-to-date guidance on relevant topics, and looks at skin care trends, publishes details of important dates and events, and carries contact details of cosmetics specialists (BFA) in the whole of Germany. The medical … Read more
After having launched the first French edition of BEAUTY FORUM Swiss in February 2011, this new trade journal called BEAUTY FORUM Edition Romande will be published 4 times per year. The French language edition BEAUTY FORUM Edition Romande is targeting cosmetic professionals from the Romandie, the French speaking part of Switzerland. It will contain valuelable information for the daily … Read more
When we buy a product we use all of our senses. It is the packaging of a product that we first see and feel, and start to understand, and it is what lets us remember the product. For this reason professional packaging designers use all of the channels by which we perceive the product, and … Read more
In the space of just a couple of years social media have changed the way that many companies are doing business. Cosmetics and toiletries companies were initially slow to recognise the importance of social media, but many are realising now how influential they can be for their brands. Imogen Matthews, consultant to In-Cosmetics, looks at … Read more
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Jan Dekker is launching GEMMONOVA PD® A Bud extract The plant is produced under “Bud Nest®”, a new auto-controlled cultivation environment. It supplies food that is pesticide-free, fresh and rich in nutrients. “Bud Nest®” is a controlled system for light, air, temperature, water and nutrients that makes the harvest possible all the year. This new … Read more
BSB Cosmetic I On October 12th 2011 the BSB Innovations Prize for household and institutional cleaning was awarded. First prize went to the WC Ente Frische Siegel from SC Johnson, second prize went to Dr. Beckmann for the Glaskeramik Putzstein and third prize was awarded for the Sport+Outdoor Funktions Waschmittel from Almawin. Awards for raw … Read more
Mintel has launched Mintel Beauty & Personal Care (BPC) – a brand new market leading premium service – the only one of its kind available in the BPC marketplace. Developed in response to client feedback, Mintel Beauty & Personal Care provides robust data, predictive analysis and critical recommendation, combined with a creative direction to visualise … Read more
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Yonwoo’s latest collection offers a new shape in cosmetics packaging. Quadpack presents the Soft Body range, featuring rounded feminine curves for a sophisticated, elegant look. Comprising an airless pump, a dip-tube lotion pack and an airless and standard tube, Soft Body is perfect for cosmetics and skincare treatments that require a premium feel. The Soft … Read more
