International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
The eye gel with the active ingredient ‘Glucosyl Naringin & MG-60’ consists of 98% natural ingredients, according to the company. The active ingredient is said to restore firmness to the eye area by promoting the production of elastin and the formation of elastin fibres, thus improving the skin’s elasticity. In addition, the formulation contains the … Read more
Phospholipids have long been known for their emulsifying effect. But they can do much more, as research in recent years has shown. Tanvi Gavankar explains their properties and possible applications.
Sun care products have some specific requirements for their packaging. Existing polymer-based packaging can be a good solution if it meets certain requirements. This article presents the most important to protect the product and prolong its shelf-life.
A probiotic bacterium works like a tiny skincare cell-factory, making some of the skincare industry’s most hyped active ingredients, directly on the skin. Creating acids and peptides is part of the normal metabolic cell function of a probiotic cell. Which metabolites they produce, can be impacted by the type of probiotic they are, the food they have available as well as the environment that they are in.
The latest product offerings in the company’s personal care portfolio launches include seven high-performing and sustainable ingredients. According to the manufacturer they provide multi-functional benefits across hair and skin care applications as well as meet consumer demands for products that are safe for people and the planet. Including the ‘Ecollaboration Concepts Collection’, a series of … Read more
Sunscreens add a significant value to society in protecting skin and human health. Nevertheless, recent concerns refer to the effect some UV-filters may have on human and/or environment safety. Specifically, this affects octocrylene (OCR) and ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate (EHMC) discredited for different reasons, resulting in a sharp demand towards replacing UV-filter systems of past decades.
For the sun protection factor in the finished product to work reliably, a dependable formulation is essential. But not all active ingredients are photostable. Dr Shaher Duchi and Dr Danny Goldstein show how microencapsulation technology improves the performance of avobenzone.
Issue 9 – 2022 Here is what you can look forward to in this issue: Innovation: Renewable resources from the sea Optimisation: Circular product design “The human body is lik a planet”Dr Kristin Neumann, Scientific Director, MyMicrobiome Get an e-paper subscription Issue 9 – 2022 Here is what you can look forward to in this … Read more
Feeling good in your skin is an aspect that is increasingly important to customers. Body care plays an important role in this. New approaches to ingredients are necessary so that it is no longer perceived as a necessary evil but as an essential part of the daily care routine.
Issue 7/8 – 2022 Here is what you can look forward to in this issue: Upcycling: Ingredients from food waste Rethinking: Packaging for e-commerce “We have to keep on modifying our habits”Jordi Salas, Technical Manager, Virospack Get an e-paper subscription Issue 7/8 – 2022 Here is what you can look forward to in this issue: … Read more
Issue 6 – 2022 Here is what you can look forward to in this issue: Clean Beauty: What it actually means Hazardous: Regulations for CMR-substances “Focus on local products”Dr Philippe Ch. Auderset, President Swiss SCC Get an e-paper subscription Issue 6 – 2022 Here is what you can look forward to in this issue: Clean … Read more
When it comes to makeup, lipstick, and the like, it is not only the colours and their effect that are an important selling point, but also how pleasant the application is for the consumer. Emulsifiers play an important role here. Fabio Costiniti talks about new developments and their possibilities in the field of colour cosmetics.
NOREVO | The company distributes candelilla wax throughout the EU, which complies with the high organic and natural cosmetics standard Cosmos. ‘eLife candelilla wax’ is certified as 100% organic by Ecocert Greenlife according to Cosmos Standard for organic formulations. It enhances the stability of lipsticks and other pencil formulations. Also, it is popular in hair … Read more
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Whether for skin care or hair care, the advanced products from Evonik make it easy to develop beauty formulas with profound and truly impressive effects. So, it’s about time we take a look at the ceramide portfolio and focus on three products. Excellent skin care The skin-identical lipid concentrate SK-INFLUX® V MB moisturizes and protects … Read more
Issue 5 – 2022 Here is what you can look forward to in this issue: Skin types: Defining the factors for fragile skin Safe design: Chemical hazard assessment “Tradition that keeps evolving”Antonia Benvegnù, Cosmopack International Manager, Cosmoprof Get an e-paper subscription Issue 5 – 2022 Here is what you can look forward to in this … Read more
Skin sensitivity is a problem, usually without clear clinical signs. Difficult for dermatologists to diagnose, this discrepancy in perception has been shown to provide great opportunities for the skincare industry.
Since sensitive skin reacts very quickly to irritation, special attention must be paid to the choice of ingredients in formulations for this type. Dr Nora Schiemann and Anne-Sophie Gardes present a solution for achieving immediate effects with this skin type.
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Outside of the daily routine, a peeling, a mask or a intensive treatment represent something special. No wonder that these products are very popular with customers. We present a selection of formulations and ingredients suppliers that give a comprehensive insight into the latest innovations on the market.
The trend for products with dermocosmetic properties is gaining momentum in the cosmetics industry. But what exactly is behind it? Why are these products so popular among consumers? Lucilene Veira Nunes shares her insights about the available solutions for cosmetic manufacturers in this expanding category.
Issue 4 – 2022 Here is what you can look forward to in this issue: Microcapsules:Adjust pigments to skin tone Labelling: New regulations in China "Dermocosmetics are on the rise"Lucilene Veira Nunes, Head of Business Management for Active Ingredients EMEA, BASF Get an e-paper subscription Issue 4 – 2022 Here is what you can look … Read more