Ask the head of R&D at almost any major cosmetics company whether artificial intelligence has a role to play in formulation, and you’ll get an enthusiastic “yes”. Algorithms can explore ingredient combinations at a speed no human team can match. Predictive models promise to compress 
development timelines. It’s little wonder the industry is convinced.

To develop natural cosmetic emulsion products, formulators can choose from a broad range of emulsifiers. The existing emulsifiers are well-known to the market, are usually easily available and offer typical textures that consumers and formulators are equally used to. However, using synergistic fiber blends can broaden the choice of natural emulsifiers.

Promising premium performance for modern muse and flawless finishes, the company extends their range of application sticks for creamy, contour, highlighter or lipstick. The “Racetrack Bottom Filled Balm” sticks hold 16.8g and are made of mono-material PCR. As airtight solutions for example they offer the “Airtight Essential” sticks. www.asquangroup.com

Cold process emulsions are possible with a ­selection of suitable ingredients. Prof Andrea ­Wanninger and her co-authors monitor ­emulsifiers, rheology modifiers and multi­functional blends. This first part of two focuses on O/W emulsifiers and their ingredients.

A year-long multi-stakeholder process develops a method for assessing botanical materials. It not only helps fill data gaps and improve decision making for natural ingedients, but also allows consistency and comparability between traditional ingredients and botanical alternatives.

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For a long time now, anti-ageing care has not only been about skin care creams for women. Men have also discovered the positive. Also, there are more and more products for the whole body. We present a selection of formulations and ingredient suppliers that provide a comprehensive look at the latest innovations in the cosmetic market.

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 Essential oils are organic compounds which are naturally produced by plants and their properties largely depend on their plant of origin. Their direct use in cosmetic products is limited because they are highly volatile ingredients. Dr Danny Goldstein and Dr Shaher Duchi explain the advantages of the encapsulation.

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The hydration distribution on the skin surface gives valuable information on the efficacy of cosmetic products and the micro-topography of the skin. Courage + Khazaka electronic has further developed the already proven method of capacitance imaging. Featuring new hard- and software the MoistureMap MM 200 facilitates taking high quality images and their evaluation. Features: sensor … Read more

In synergy, several microorganisms ensure a healthy oral flora. If this is out of balance, inflammation and periodontal diseases can develop, which sometimes lead to systemic diseases. Stefan Fellner reports on the positive effects that the use of an extract from medicinal moor can have.

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.

Regardless of the skin type, there are creams, lotions and exfoliants for a wide variety of needs. We present a range of formulations and ingredient ­providers that offer a comprehensive overview of the latest innovations in the market.