International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
Ingredients | Dr Nora Schiemann from IMCD explains that holistic sun care requires not only sunscreens, SPF boosters, actives for protection against UV damage and the effects of UV, protection against infrared light but also water and salt water resistance, emollients and film formers, moisturisers and actives for skin cleansing.
Issue 01/02 – 2018 Here is what you can look forward to in issue 1-2/2018: Go Fute: Sun care Do mineral UV filters meet the challenge? Samples: The perfect minis Dr Christian Rimpler (Rimpler Cosmetics): A Passion For Skin Care VIP of the Month: Sven Gehrig (Wala): ISO – Has it really hit the mark? Teaser … Read more
Shiseido Americas, Shiseido’s regional headquarters and consolidated subsidiary, has acquired all of the assets of Olivo Laboratories. Olivo is a Polaris Partners-backed Massachusetts-based startup advancing the dermatological field through proprietary biomaterials technology, including its pioneering XPL “Second Skin” (Cross-linking Polymer Layer) technology. The CEO is Polaris Partner Amy Schulman. Terms of the transaction were not … Read more
Colgate-Palmolive Company, as part of its strategy to focus on its higher-margin oral care, personal care and pet nutrition businesses, has purchased PCA Skin and EltaMD, two of the fastest-growing brands in professional skin care, in two separate transactions. These acquisitions will enable Colgate to enter the attractive professional skin care category while complementing its … Read more
Shiseido will transfer the prestige skin care brand, RéVive, which is owned by its subsidiary, Shiseido Americas to Tengram Capital Partners. RéVive had been owned by Gurwitch Products which joined Shiseido Group in July 2016 and merged by absorption by Shiseido Americas in December 2016. The Shiseido Group has been promoting a selection and concentration … Read more
Here is what you can look forward to in this issue:
Cosmeceuticals: Actives that work as a communication enhancerSpotlight: Aerosols keep it personalBelinda Carli (IPCS): How to feed a healthy microbiomeSIHU Professional Care: Why less is more
This month, the focus of our formulation section is sun care, a product category which is probably the most challenging for formulators.
Find out about COSSMA readers’ favourites in September: Learn more about how beauty brands can build up consumer trust. Get information on the natural cosmetics market on the up-coming conference in Berlin. Download an interesting sample formulation for a thickening shampoo with extra care. Find out how the cosmetics team at DSM develops inspiring ideas.
With 2014 sales of EUR 11.7 billion, Covestro is among the world’s largest polymer companies. Business activities are focused on the manufacture of high-tech polymer materials and the development of innovative solutions for products used in many areas of daily life. With Baycusan®, Covestro offers a product range liquid-aqueous dispersion and liquid alcoholic solutions based … Read more
Forum Cosmeticum 2017, a joint event held by the Swiss SCC, the German DGK and the Austrian GÖCH, started on May 11 with a session focussing on anti-ageing. The keynote presentation by Collin Ewald (ETH) revealed the latest anti-ageing theories, concepts and molecular strategies to maintain collagens. He showed that repairing and regenerating the ECM … Read more
Here is what you can look forward to in this issue:
Actives: Collagen lifecycleSpotlight: DispensingVIP of the Month: Dr David Boudier – Against skin slackeningSebapharma: Quality pays off
With 2014 sales of EUR 11.7 billion, Covestro is among the world’s largest polymer companies. Business activities are focused on the manufacture of high-tech polymer materials and the development of innovative solutions for products used in many areas of daily life. With Baycusan®, Covestro offers a product range liquid-aqueous dispersion and liquid alcoholic solutions based … Read more
Here is what you can look forward to in this issue:
Body care – for a flawless bodySpotlight: CardboardVIP of the Month: Dr Alexander Thiemann – Blemish-free skinBASF: Clear targets
L’Oréal has finalised the acquisition from Valeant of skincare brands CeraVe, AcneFree and Ambi. Developed with dermatologists, CeraVe, a fast growing skin care brand in the U.S., offers a range of advanced products, specifically cleansers, moisturizers, sunscreens, healing ointments and a dedicated baby line. AcneFree markets and distributes a full range of OTC cleansers and … Read more
Vitamin D synthesis is vital for humans. Do sunscreens reduce the production of vitamin D?
Additional Information: Background articles on sun care from 2015 & 2016
L’Oréal has signed a definitive agreement with Valeant to acquire the skin care brands CeraVe, AcneFree and Ambi for a cash purchase price of 1.3 billion US dollars. CeraVe was founded in 2005 and offers a range of advanced skin care products, specifically cleansers, moisturizers, sunscreens, healing ointments and a dedicated baby line developed with … 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
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
This year, the 5th edition of SPIM, gathered close to 150 scientists of 20 different nationalities from 4 continents: Europe, Asia, America (North and South) and Africa. The SPIM, a biennial event dedicated to advances in skin research, is organised by the Greentech company Foundation and provides an opportunity for renowned scientists and young researchers … Read more