International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
Nouryon | Dermacryl X is a new film-forming polymer designed to meet the latest consumer trends for higher SPF sunscreens with longer wear protection and water-resistance, as well as an improved skin feel. It reduces the stickiness and oily feel without compromising on strong SPF protection. www.nouryon.com
Ingredients | Unfortunately, compliance of consumers in terms of using adequate amounts of sunscreen is still poor. What can be done to improve compliance? And what are the issues of sustainable sunscreens?
Ingredients | What impact does the concern around reef safety have on UV protection technologies? Find out in this interview with representatives from Croda.
Interview | Find out more about the full light technology as well as the current situation concerning SPF evaluation methods.
Interview | Marcel Schnyder from BASF talks about the latest ingredients and products trends in sun care, natural sun care and sustainability.
Ingredients | Find out about photo-ageing and the ingredients and ingredient concepts with which you can combat skin-damaging effects.
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.
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).
Sunscreens | DSM’s Sunscreen Optimizer tool enables formulators to develop new products more efficiently or optimise existing Formulations before verifying SPF performance in vivo.
Ingredients | This paper provides an overview of current challenges in using mineral UV filters and explores the latest scientific advances that improve their performance.
Inteview | Fana Makonnen from Inolex provides an update on alternatives for silicones, alternative preservation systems, film formers for sun care products, wetting agents for colour cosmetics and the company’s environmental commitment.
What criteria does a new sun care product need to fulfil? First of all, it has to be convenient and easy to apply. Another important aspect is its format. While some people love using sun sprays, others prefer using lotions, creams and oils, especially when applying the product to the face. Another buzzword in this context is multifunctionality.
With sales of EUR 11.9 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. The main segments served are the automotive, construction, wood processing and furniture, and electrical and … Read more
Sun care | Find out how to protect the skin from different types of light, how to stimulate UV protection, how to reduce the use of UV protection actives and discover novel solutions for enhanced sun-screen creations.
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.
Sample Formulations, Background Advanced Sun Care by Covestro
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
Interview | Dr William Johncock from Symrise talks about the latest findings in sun care and explains what solutions there are to meet them.
Product Development| Michelle Strutton from Mintel looks at global innovations in the sun care market.
DSM, a manufacturer of UV filters globally under its heritage brand Parsol, has launched Sunscreen Optimizer. This formulation simulator enables sunscreen formulators to develop products more efficiently and to optimise existing formulations before going on to verify SPF performance in vivo. First presented at the Sunscreen Symposium in Florida on September 16, the tool is … Read more