International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
Merck received the Sepawa Innovation Award 2017 for its Advanced Light Protection concept. This concept is in line with the latest findings on the sunlight-induced mechanisms of skin damage and skin ageing. Furthermore, it meets the needs of the cosmetics industry for light protection solutions that can be easily incorporated into formulations and offers customers … Read more
Additional Information: Formulations using the ingredients presented,
Background Information on formulation concepts presented
This is our selection of formulations with a large variety of ideas for anti-ageing products. It is to serve you as a source of inspiration for new product development. You will find the full versions of these inspiring ideas from a broad range of suppliers at www.cossma.com. COS1510_56_ForAntiAge.pdf
This month, the focus of our formulation section is sun care, a product category which is probably the most challenging for formulators.
Additional Information: Formulations using the ingredients presented
Here is what you can look forward to in this issue:
Epigenetics: Key to Anti-AgeingSpotlight: Blue Light – Sun Protection comes indoorsVIP of the Month: Dr. Bernd Herzog (BASF) – Smart solutions for vitamin DCargill: Creating a beauty dream
DSM and Nanjing Cosmos Chemical have established an exclusive strategic partnership to produce the UV filters Parsol Max and Parsol Shield. The collaboration enables DSM to offer the largest portfolio of UV filters in the world. It also ensures a competitive supply chain for these products as well as expansion capabilities sufficient to meet growing … Read more
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
Contains ACTIValoe® which is guaranteed to be NLT 10% Aloe Polysaccharides by dry weight for Inner Filet and NLT 8% for Purified Leaf. This product is certified IASC (International Aloe Science Council), KOSHER, HALAL, ISO 9001, Organic certified powders and Made from Organic Leaf Liquids COS1705_DKSH.pdf
Vitamin D synthesis is vital for humans. Do sunscreens reduce the production of vitamin D?
Claims: Water-free gelbase, Medium protection, Estimated SPF 25 UVA 7 UVB balance COS1702_DrStraet.pdf
This month’s selection of facial care as well as colour care formulations provides you not only with a broad range of choices but also mirrors the vast potential for product development in these two product categories. COS1702_27_FormFacial.pdf
Additional Information: Background articles on sun care from 2015 & 2016
Here is what you can look forward to in this issue:
— Creating a UV-light free healthy tan
— Spotlight: Samples
— VIP of the Month: Dr Gerd Mildau – Claims – true or false?
— Börlind: Nature’s Hidden Potential
This month’s selection reflects the wide range of ideas in the field of creams, gels & lotions. COS1612_36_FormCreamLoti.pdf
A bright white emulsion which spreads evenly onto the skin and acts as a daily moisturiser for all skin types. Cos1502_ABrascaYouthEli.PDF
Contains ExpertGel® EG 312 which is from the ExpertGel® range of polymers that behave as a liquid at ambient temperature and gelifies when the temperature increases. ExpertGel® EG 312 has a gelation temperature under 20°C and below 25°C. Its has some main advantages such as low concentration, adjustable gelation, unaffected by pH changes, and compatible … Read more
Contains HallStar® IMP NF which is an ester made from the reaction of Myristic Acid and Isopropanol. It is non-occlusive, spreads well and provides an elegant, non-only skin feel. COS1611_HallStar.pdf
MIRAGE Champagne is a free flowing powder with champagne bulk colour. It is comprised of platelets of calcium sodium borosilicate coated with iron oxides and small amounts of tin oxide. Cos1511_AltanaSpray.pdf