The demands have changed in recent months due to the pandemic and the new work situation associated with it. Non-staining makeup and, at the same time, caring products that should be produced as sustainably as possible, are the trend. Silke Langer gives an insight into the status.
In the current discussion about environmental friendliness in cosmetic products, the requirements for sunscreens are also increasing. Since many of the filters on the market enjoy the dubious reputation of not being easily degradable, one way to lessen the environmental impact of these products is to use boosters.
No year has brought about as many changes in the most varied of business areas as 2020. Marko Grozdanovic talks about the challenges of the past few months and dares to look into the future.
The call for recycled plastic in the packaging of consumer goods is getting louder – also in the cosmetics industry. But not every material is suitable for reuse. Peter Barlog shows what is possible with PET (polyethylene terephthalate).
In these turbulent times, the skin is also exposed to stressful factors: increased cleaning and disinfection of the hands, but also irritation from wearing masks in everyday life. There is a longing for old, quieter times. Well-known and proven active ingredients further improve care of the skin and give the user a good feeling.
Hair and especially the hair follicles react when they are exposed to bad and harmful influences on a daily basis. A shortening of important hair growth phases can be the result. A new active ingredient based on Yerba Santa has a stimulating effect, which Dr Christina Pickel explains.
The manufacture of powder products can sometimes be a big challenge, since small amounts of pigments must be mixed completely evenly with relatively high amounts of carrier substances. Christian Schilken introduces the horizontal ploughshare mixer, which was developed for powder products.
In order to obtain sustainable raw materials, not only environmentally friendly cultivation, but the entire value chain is important. Matti Spiecker and Ralf Kunert talk about a project around macadamia nuts that takes both quality and social aspects into account.
In the course of the increasingly popular “clean beauty” movement, additives are falling into disrepute. Boosters of natural origin are a way of reducing the use of additives and still ensuring the safety of the products.
A new moisturising ingredient is not just optically based on the colours of the year 2021. It is based on plant cell lysate from Helichrysum stocheas, which, with their grey hairs and yellow flowers, store moisture and thrive even in particularly barren, dry regions.
European beauty brands are in great demand in the Chinese market. The so-called Generation Z is characterised by a high propensity to consume as well as purchasing power. Wenjing Wang presents the results of a recent study.
The entire cosmetics market and, of course, the colour cosmetics market have changed a lot in the past few months. On the one hand, the clear desire of consumers for sustainable products can be felt, but the demands on performance itself have also changed. Christian Eisen talks about the current preferences of the market.
It’s not just the precious contents of cosmetic packaging that are evolving. The packaging itself is also subject to constant new demands in terms of functionality and design. The time-consuming process of continuous improvement is complex and requires a lot of passion.
In the cosmetics industry, colours play an important role in a wide variety of products. For optimal development and the best presentation, it is not only essential to have the right understanding, but also to speak the language of colours.
Many places have high hopes for the year 2021. Will the creativity shown last year in developing new solutions and strategies continue? Irina Barbalova talks about what the cosmetics industry will probably have to adjust to.
What targeted face and colour care solutions do consumers look for? Multifunctional colour cosmetics are gaining ground. Our choice reflects the latest formulation trends in this area and also mirrors the vast potential for product development in these two product categories.
In the manufacture and development of packaging, environmental friendliness has long been more than just cardboard made from recycled paper. Aida Rodriguez talks about why sustainability is something that companies are now committed to.
Succinic acid is suitable for the treatment of skin damage caused by excessive sun exposure, but also for the prevention of premature skin aging. Irena Jokšienė explains about this and how the combination with hyaluronic acid can increase its effectiveness.
Corona-related lockdowns and shutdowns worldwide have had a major impact on consumer behaviour – especially in the beauty sector. With a new platform, Dow wants to offer the opportunity to quickly identify and react to current trends. Fabienne Bizeray talks about the backgrounds and how the project works.
The active ingredient peloid, which comes from healing moors, has been used in the medical field for a long time. In-vivo and in-vitro studies have dealt with the effectiveness in the cosmetic field and have achieved clear results.