Wala’s new laboratory building

Wala Heilmittel’s new laboratory building provides laboratory and office space for Quality Control, Analytical Development & Research and Batch Release. 120 employees work here to fine-tune analysis methodologies and assess the raw materials used in Dr. Hauschka Skin Care products and Wala Medicines. With room for 180 employees, the new building features an organic form … Read more

The challenge of proving claims

Cosmetic claims are a complex topic. Which ones are legal and when do they go too far? Read more in our COSSMA interview with Dr Gerd Mildau, Head of the Cosmetics Central Laboratory, Chemical and Veterinary Investigation Office (CVUA) in Karlsruhe, Germany. COSSMA: How did the product-testing organisation Stiftung Warentest come to the conclusion that … Read more

Natural Cosmetics Conference: Focusing on Asian cosmetics

One focus of the 10th edition of the Natural & Organic Cosmetics Conference from September 26-27, 2017 will be featuring the Asian market among a broad range of other topics. Pacific Asia is, after Europe, the second largest market for cosmetics, a market particularly characterized by its dynamics. In the spotlight of the beauty boom not … Read more

L’Oréal sells The Body Shop to Natura

L’Oréal sigend the contract for the sale of The Body Shop to Natura. The proposed sale is subject to clearance by anti-trust authorities notably in Brazil and in the United States, and expected to close during 2017. About L’Oréal L’Oréal has devoted itself to beauty for over 100 years. With its unique international portfolio of … Read more

Formulation: Natural Cosmetics

Natural cosmetics is the topic featured in this month’s selection of cosmetic formulations. Our broad choice includes bread and butter formulations for all types of personal care products but also some concepts for colour cosmetics. We found the following formulations particularly creative: Biesterfeld concept of a Gin Tonic Pre-Party Shower and Lubrizol’s Moisturizing Strawberry Cleansing … Read more

Sweetened Hydration (Seppic)

Contains SIMULGREEN™ 18-2 Hydroxystearyl Alcohol and Hydroxystearyl Glucoside Emulsifier from vegetable origin with a structure designed to respect the environment and provides versatile emulsifying properties: allows formulation over a broad pH range (3-10), stabilizes all nature of oils, efficient from 2% especially with vegetable oils and provides good resistance to electrolytes/actives. COS1705_Seppic.pdf

Natural Shampoo (CLR)

Contains Vitamin F Forte which contains polyunsaturated essential free fatty acids with a particularly high content of linoleic acid in its natural form (C18:2; 9cis 12cis). The product is derived from safflower oil, which is subjected to high-pressure ester cleavage, with subsequent fractionated vacuum distillation. COS1705_CLR.pdf

Green shampoo (Sederma)

Contains Apiscalp™ which fights against dandruff, itching, dryness and hyperseborrhea to provide beauty and comfort to both oily scalp and dry scalp. It controls the local microflora (Malassezia) proliferation, restores the scalp stratum corneum integrity and regulates the epidermal differentiation and desquamation. COS1705_Sederma.pdf

Birkenstock: Certified Natural Cosmetics with the Power of Cork Oak

Developed and produced in Germany using the finest natural ingredients and certified in accordance with stringent natural cosmetic standards: BIRKENSTOCK NATURAL CARE is a byword for health, outstanding quality and a conscious lifestyle. Select ingredients and unique combinations of active substances with proven benefits form the basis of this innovative care system that consciously does … Read more

Evonik acquires Dr Straetmans

Evonik will acquire Dr Straetmans of Hamburg, Germany. The company specializes in developing and marketing alternative preservatives for the cosmetic industry. The move allows Evonik to complement the broad specialties portfolio of its cosmetics business. The transaction is subject to approval by the relevant antitrust authorities. It is expected to be finalised in the first … Read more