Invaders | To ensure consumer safety and the shelf life of cosmetics, product purity is essential. But despite great care, bacteria, yeast, and mould can get into the products. Dr Bernhard Fellenberg explains which are the most common in cosmetics and what a contamination can cause.
Market | There has been an increasing demand for products that promise to keep the skin microbiome healthy and regenerate. Accordingly, a lot of energy is invested in the development of new products. Sreedevi Kakkad gives an overview of the current developments on the market.
Solid forms | The trend towards solid forms for cosmetic and personal care products is gaining momentum. Combining these formulations with skin microbiome-friendly formulations poses a particular challenge for the development of new products. Dr Nora Schiemann explains the role that beads can play in this.
Ratio of bacteria | The microbiota of the skin is a unique ecosystem for everyone, whose role in metabolic, immunological, and neurological functions is now well established. Petra Schlegel knows what effects an imbalance in bacteria can have on the health of the skin, and how the balance can be restored.
When it comes to “no water” products, most consumers first think of soap bars. But there are many other forms of dosage forms with an exciting feel and interesting effects. Dr Elisabeth Streefland talks about a kind of sand that can be used for cosmetic products.
Advertisement
Body care plays an important role for customers to feel good in their skin. Active ingredients that have their origins in facial care are now also used for the body too, to achieve a significant improvement in skin. We present a selection of formulations and ingredients suppliers that provide a comprehensive look at the latest innovations in the market.
The microbiome is a relatively new topic in cosmetics that still lacks uniform standards and definitions. This article focuses on three cosmetic active ingredients that target the microbiome with different strategies: “Prebiotics”, “biofilm control” and “natural antimicrobial agents”.
Many people who suffer are unaware that tooth sensitivity can be managed effectively. Studies show that an ingredient combined with toothpaste can help alleviate the painful symptoms.
Recent demographic changes are having important consequences for cosmetic treatments and dermatology. The population is ageing at a rapid rate and the trend is set to continue in the next years.
SmartLipids, submicron lipid particles, ensure that active ingredients in formulations last longer and work more effectively.
Arcline Investment Management, a private equity firm with $1.5 billion of capital under management, has invested in Actera Ingredients. This investment is anticipated to be the first of several acquisitions as Arcline builds a bio-actives personal care platform. Actera is a supplier of functional and sensory cosmetics ingredients, including bio-actives for hair and skin care … Read more
Lonza Group intends to proceed with a carve-out of its Specialty Ingredients segment (LSI). The decision will see the LSI business under independent management, with increased control over its operations and costs. The segment will remain fully owned by Lonza. The company has already commenced with the separation and expects to complete the process by … Read more
Advertisement
Even if binge-masking, applying various masks one after another that is, is not your thing, you might still want to focus on the megatrend of masks in your product development.
Product development | Imogen Matthews, consultant to In-Cosmetics, explains how evolving beauty preferences impact on new product development.
Interview | The disadvantage of natural hair styling ingredients is their relatively poor performance. Covestro’s 50 % natural-based new film former Baycusan eco 1000 now provides a number of technical benefits.
Interview | A new generation of advanced mineral particles offers versatile benefits and meets special consumer needs for tailor-made applications. Tanja Budde from Omya Consumer Goods explores current trends for state-of-the-art oral care formulations.
Sponsored Post
Want a more sustainable and innovative hair care product without compromising on performance or feel? Covestro’s new bio-based film former Baycusan® eco E 1000 opens new perspectives for formulators offering natural hair care formulations with high performing styling properties as synthetic polymers do. It is composed of more than 50% of renewable carbon content fulfilling … Read more
Sponsored Post
Interview | “Schwan Cosmetics is now moving into the space of being a sustainable innovator”
Ingredients| What hair care ingredients are an ideal option when it comes to creating products with a natural touch for personalised consumer needs?
Formulations | Kim-Davy Hoeu from KDH Concepts explains what makes texture so important in skin care, to what extent texture can drive functionality and what to expect from cosmetic textures in future.
