Botanical alternative
Ingredients | Alexandra Jeanneau from Alban Muller International presents Glucohyami, a skin-identical booster to hyaluronic synthesis and plant-derived alternative to conventional glucosamine and hyaluronic acid.
Skin
The art of skin care innovation
Interview | May Shana’a explains why an innovator in skin care has to be more than just a scientist.
Clariant’s BioDTox boosts skin detoxification
Clariant, a supplier of specialty chemicals, and its active ingredients business have unveiled new data further confirming the effectiveness of BioDTox, a food-origin plant extracts active, in activating the skin’s natural detoxification process, controlling sebum and cleansing pollutants on the skin so that they can be easily eliminated. The result is a brighter complexion and … Read more
IOI Oleo opens new lab
IOI Oleo | After having decided to invest in increasing resources for the field of technical applications, IOI Oleo has now inaugurated the newly created Care Studio with 100 clients. The lab equipped for 12 people is dedicated to the development of new applications and textures with an improved skin feel. The company now offers … Read more
German soap producer has declared ordinary insolvency
The soap manufacturer Kappus Group has decided to declare ordinary insolvency. Dr Franz- Ludwig Danko has been appointed as interim insolvency administrator. Production will continue at all the company’s locations and the employees will continue to receive their salaries. The company has a turnover of about 80 million Euros and with an annual production of … Read more
How to enhance performance
Ingredients | Bart Maxon from Dow shows the versatility of silicone chemistry and explains what types of silicones to use for what benefits in different product categories.
Anti-pollution strategies
Interview | What are the main skin-damaging pollutants? And what ingredients help to combat damaging effects? Find the answers and insights about appropriate formulation strategies here.
UV protection really matters
Interview | What were the most important new scientific findings in sun and light protection at this year’s IFSCC conference in Munich? In spite of all investigation into different types of light sun care expert Uli Osterwalder is convinced that UV protection is of major concern.
Sprays & more – formulations by Seppic
Formulations | Are you looking for sprays, foams and gel formulations for different personal care categories? Then this selection will surely be helpful.
Avon Launches Personalised Beauty App
Beauty industry first – digital tool enabling Avon Representatives to deliver tailored personalised advice backed by scientific and digital innovations Avon today announced the launch of its Personalised Beauty App – a revolutionary beauty industry digital tool that will allow Representatives to deliver a whole new level of personalised service to customers quickly, conveniently and … Read more
Issue 10 – 2018
Issue 10 – 2018 Here is what you can look forward to in issue 10/2018: Go Future: Styling Spotlight: AsiaThe teen cosmetics boom in Korea Dr Gareth Barker, DSM"Customer-Centricity is our watchword" VIP of the month: Prof Dr Dr H.C. Reinhard H. H. NeubertNatural cosmetics: All you need to know Teaser e-paper Issue 10 – 2018 Here is what … Read more
Opening new doors for cosmetics
Interview | May Shana’a talks about microbiome-based skin care, anti-pollution strategies, epigenetics, Beiersdorf’s latest R&D findings and lots more.
Go Future: Facial Care
Ever so popular – The result of Nivea’s Global Face Care & Cleansing Survey made clear that face care is extremely popular.
Exploring the future of skin beauty
Interview | Jean-Yves Berthon talks about Greentech’s most innovative active ingredients and extracts, the benefits of extremophile plants, the importance of the bacterial skin flora to the skin’s appearance and prebiotic solutions for sweat and malodour.
A long way to go?
Ingredients | What microbes inhabit our skin and do these interact with one another? Dr Karl Lintner’s explanations show that there is still a long way to go before establishing credible microbiome-related beauty claims.
A new option for SPF assessment?
Interview | Uli Osterwalder compares the in vivo SPF gold standard with current alternatives and points out the advantages of the hybrid diffuse reflectance method (HDRS).
Issue 09 – 2018
Issue 09 – 2018 Here is what you can look forward to in issue 9/2018: Go Future: Facial Care The main drivers of facial drivers Formulation Body Care Jean-Yves Berthon (Greentech): Exploring the future of skin beauty May Shana’a (Beiersdorf): Opening new doors for cosmetics Teaser e-paper Issue 09 – 2018 Here is what you can look forward to in issue 9/2018: … Read more
Korea-inspired ingredient for crystal-clear skin
Ingredients | Inspired by Korea’s beauty trend of layering intense hydration to achieve a flawless and radiant skin, and in order to provide protection against indoor and outdoor pollution, Sederma offers a broad range of innovative skin care active ingredients, which meet today’s beauty trends and customer needs.