International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
In his interview with COSSMA magazine, Sergio Manzano, Head of Plantasens at Clariant, explains how to spice up beauty care routines to achieve a certain “wow” factor. COSSMA: Could you please describe the Metamorphosis concept by Plantasens? Sergio Manzano, Head of Plantasens, Clariant: Metamorphosis by Plantasens highlights the synergistic effect between nature and technology through … Read more
STOCKMEIER Group expands presence in Austria and Eastern Europe with a stake in HDS-Chemie in Vienna
The Supervisory Board of Symrise has again renewed the contract of CEO Dr. Heinz-Jürgen Bertram ahead of schedule for a further five-year term until 2022. Under his leadership, he focused on streamlining the portfolio and identifying new market segments. The Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Dr. Thomas Rabe, said: "Dr. Bertram has been part of … Read more
Alabaster is the finest and most delicate stone for creating sculptures. Women of the baroque period were striving for alabaster-like skin as it was considered as a beauty ideal and as a synonym for even, flawless, radiant skin with a velvety look. According to recent findings Rahn’s Liftonin provides alabaster-like skin. The active ingredient combines … Read more
Amyris, the industrial bioscience company, announced it has signed a definitive agreement to establish a cosmetic ingredients joint venture with Nikkol, a Japanese cosmetic specialty chemical provider. Nikkol is purchasing 50% of the Amyris Neossance business for up to $20 million in total. Amyris will receive $10 million of the purchase price upfront and the … Read more
Dr Andrea Sättler from Henkel explains in her COSSMA interview how important aluminium salts are in antiperspirants.She explains that aluminium salts in antiperspirants reduce rates of sweating.In Germany, however, there is a strong trend towards deodorants without aluminium salts. COSSMA: How important are aluminium salts in antiperspirants? Dr Andrea Sättler, Director International R&D Skin/Body Care, … Read more
Tattoos last a lifetime. To keep their colors vibrant for as long as that, maintenance is important. Without the right care for tattooed skin, a tattoo may fade and lose its brilliant colors. In its Tattoo Care concept, Evonik offers seven formulation solutions based on its own raw materials that protect and nurture the skin … Read more
During this year’s annual congress of SEPAWA, Evonik has been honoured with the SEPAWA Innovation Award 2016. The jury rewarded the outstanding cleaning properties and the excellent ecological profile of the Rewoferm biosurfactant. The winner in the surfactant category is an exceptionally mild surfactant to the skin. At the same time, the sophorolipid is readily … Read more
Evonik has identified active ingredients for cosmetic products that help combat stress-related skin problems which are now being presented under the title "De-stress your skin." Environmental influences as well as physical and emotional stress can stress out the skin. If the load is too heavy, or continues for too long, the concentration of stress hormones … Read more
Ronastar Red Allure: The elegant, matte pigment innovation from Merck · New technology for an alluring and noble burgundy red with a velvety skin feel · Second Ronastar® product from the Smart Effects innovation program · Super stable, pure mineral pigment for vegan and gluten-free cosmetics with no genetically modified ingredients Darmstadt, Germany, December 5, … Read more
Two new low molecular weight proteins are capable of penetrating into the cortex of hair to reduce damage caused by environmental, mechanical and chemical stressors. Guadalupe Pellon, Head of Strategic Marketing Europe Hair Care at BASF explains details in her COSSMA-interview. Which ingredients are currently particularly popular in hair care? Guadalupe Pellon, Head of Strategic … Read more
Pinolumin is a novel neurocosmetic active from the wood of Swiss stone pine. This is a long living alpine tree that grows at very high altitudes and in spite of the extremely harsh conditions can live up to 1200 years. Swiss stone pine contains a resveratrol-like molecule called pinosylvin. Pinosylvin has shown to neutralize free … Read more
Seppic has won the top prize for the most innovative functional ingredient at the In-Cosmetics Asia 2016 trade show, for Emogreen, a range of alternative emollients to silicone oils that are natural, biodegradable, and appealing to the touch. This award was bestowed by a panel of cosmetics experts. It recognizes a functional ingredient offering a … Read more
Sabo and Kaneka have announced their partnership for the Green Surfactant System “Sodium Surfactin”. After a successful collaboration to develop and co-patent the multifunctional Ingredient, Sabo Sol RF, Sabo and Kaneka will continue to work together in the research, development and production of products based on Sodium Surfactin. Sabo Sol RF is a patented innovation … Read more
CPL Aromas has appointed Eigenmann & Veronelli as its exclusive distributor for fragrances in the Italian market. In order to further facilitate this growth CPL Aromas has appointed Dr. Luca Ilorini as its fragrance sales specialist for Italy to be based at the Eigenmann & Veronelli offices in Milan. As a graduate of Pavia University … Read more
Innovation Zone Best Ingredient Award honors the development of a novel active or functional ingredient that combines innovative science and product features, demonstrating benefits to manufacturers and end-users when compared with existing ingredients. On November 04, 2016, the awards ceremony took place in the show’s innovation zone at in-cosmetics Asia in Bangkok. BRONZE went to … Read more
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Covering over 70% of the Earth’s surface, the marine environment represents the highest percentage of living biosphere on our planet and is full of examples of survival and regeneration as organisms adapt to their surroundings and varying climatic conditions. Reproducing these unique properties provides a natural and sustainable source of benefits for skin care. Based … Read more
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Cosmeceutical products are a cross between cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, containing ingredients with proven functionality and efficacy claims. A majority of customers are turning more towards sustainable and natural products, which as a consequence creates a growing demand for “green cosmeceutical” ingredients. Fortunately, nowadays it is possible to find plant-derived actives with proven efficacy beyond the … Read more
Allantoin, an ingredient for personal care applications, is manufactured at WeylChem Lamotte, part of WeylChem since 2014. WeylChem Lamotte has long-term experience regarding the synthetic production process for Allantoin and sold the product previously through a third party. From 2017 WeylChem Wiesbaden, part of the WeylChem Consumer Care business, will sell this product directly into … Read more