International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
Since 2008 we have heard words such as plant stem cells, native plant cells, plant cell technology, epidermal mother cells and adult stem cells as part of an exciting new cosmetics trend. Angela Kleiner of Croda offers an overview of the latest developments and some future plans. photo: Kinetic Imagery, Shutterstock.com
Markus Lüthy, founder and MD of Elfetin Cosmetics, explains why not just the active substance but also the concentration level of such a substance that plays a key role in the efficacy of cosmetics. Based on many years with the active substance suppliers Pentapharm (now DSM) Mr. Lüthy can confidently say that in Elfetin’s products, … Read more
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Nature inspired us Insect repellents are very important for all of us: Nature as an infinite source of inspiration for scientific and technological innovations helped us to develop a new fascinating product to protect you and your animals. Even the idea of repellent protection was adopted from plants that produce essential oils for combating against … Read more
Decoration using hot foil stamping offers inspiration for enhanced and innovative packaging, and a striking market presence. Wolfgang Burkard of Leonhard Kurz offers some concrete examples. Fotos: Kurz
In-cosmetics 2013 will be held in Paris from April 16th – 18th 2013. Our exclusive preview of the new products and services on show clearly demonstrates how the trend to natural power ingredients is still growing strongly, and offering alternatives to tradtional ingredients. Foto: Luciano Mortula, Shutterstock.com
Whatever functionality personal care ingredients have they must all be evaluated for microbial robustness. Implementing 3M Petrifilm technology to do this brings more efficiency and some clear sustainability advantages by reducing the work involved and the waste autoclaved and thrown out each day as a result of running standard challenge tests. So there is value … Read more
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Merck will be presenting a wealth of exiting novelties during In-Cosmetics in Paris. Come to them stand N31 and learn more: Colorna SynBerry Pink is a colour-intensive, fuchsiared pearl-luster pigment with a clear, brilliant masstone. Ronastar Diamond Black is a black pigment with a deep, Ronastar Copper Jewel is a vibrant, copper-coloured effect pigment that … Read more
Dr. Gabriele Blume from Sopharcos presents the advantages of various alternatives to traditional carrier systems such as liposomes and various nano-emulsions in her article in COSSMA, issue 4/2013 Foto: WDG Photo, Shutterstock.com
In March 2013, Patrick Firmenich, CEO, Firmenich visited the region of Les Cayes in the South of Haiti to further validate the Company’s commitment to support local farming communities there, building on the launch of its program three years ago. Creating inspiring fragrances and flavors with natural ingredients Each year Firmenich purchases and transforms over … Read more
Shiseido has started trial operations of a plant cultivation test facility established in December 2012 at the Kakegawa Factory. Along with installing a container-type facility that enables plants to be efficiently grown as raw materials for active ingredients, a test farm was also set up and will commence full-scale operation from April. With this initiative, … Read more
The market for natural cosmetics has changed rapidly over the last few years. The ecological niche market has advanced into the mainstream. Alongside the ingredients in the product there is now a need to attract the consumer with textures and packaging. By using the right fragrance the producers can clearly differentiate themselves from the competition, … Read more
Marta Rull shows that while the hexapeptide Adifyline is a replenishing ingredient to reverse the ageing-induced volume losses the hexapeptide Silusyne minimises undesired fat stores thus being complementary agents for remodelling silhouette and improving skin properties.Foto: Valua Vitaly, Shutterstock.com
Mei Gräfe of Intergate Consulting explains how the Chinese market has developed for 2013 and which are the main trends driving that market.Fotos: Aslysun/Shutterstock.com
With sales of € 883 million (2011: € 801 million) the Scent & Care division exceeded its previous year’s figure by 10 %. At local currency, this corresponds to a growth of 7 %. The division posted positive developments in demand for every business unit, with the application areas Fragrances, Oral Care and Life Essentials … Read more
The promotion of cosmetics is at the current time generally covered by the law regarding dishonest or unfair competition (Directive 2005/29/EC concerning unfair business-to-consumer commercial practices), and in particular by § 27 LFGB (Art. 6 para. 3 of the EU Cosmetics Directive). What impact has the new EU Cosmetics Regulation (1223/2009) had on pre-existing law? … Read more
To avoid hypersensitive reactions it has been required since 2003 to separately identify 26 potentially allergenic fragrances (synthetic or natural) in the INCI name, if they exceed a clearly laid down level of concentration. The SCCS (the EU’s advisory board) has now evaluated further perfume ingredients with regard to their allergy risk*. Angelika Meiss, senior … Read more
Symrise has acquired the global fragrance business of the Belmay Group, an international developer and manufacturer of fragrances and perfume oils in order to grow in the fine fragrance, personal care and air care segment. Both Belmay’s product and customer portfolios complement the existing activities of Symrise’s Scent & Care division and support its plans … Read more
The 2013 ‘Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations’ report has ranked Croda as the highest placed UK-based company and at number 25 in the world. The 9th by Corporate Knights, a Canadian media organisation specialising in the area of corporate sustainability, is an extensive data-driven corporate sustainability assessment based on the financial, social and environmental performance … Read more
Lipo Chemicals has opened a new office in Mumbai, India, in response to the demand of the company’s multinational customers and growing personal care market in India. From the office, named Vantage Specialty Ingredients PVT Ltd, Lipo branded ingredients as well as products from the company’s principals, Arkema, Micropowders, Ineos and St. Gobain, as well … Read more
Ute Griesbach, Marketing Personal Care Europe bei BASF, stellt die aktuellen Launches des Unternehmens vor, von denen viele besonders gut für den Einsatz in Naturkosmetika geeignet sind.BASF stellte einen Verdicker für transparente Haargel-Formulierungen vor sowie einen "Hair-Relaxer".Weiterhin wurde ein sehr effektiver, leistungsstarker conditioner vorgestellt, der sich besonders für den Einsatz in Naturkosmetika eignet. Eine rückfettende … Read more