Aerosols | How is the market doing and what are the latest developments? Together, the members of the international organisation of Aluminium Aerosol Container Manufacturers (Aerobal) produced nearly 3.3 billion cans in the first half of 2018, substantially more than in the same period the year before. Adjusted for the production output of new member companies, this figure represents remarkable market growth of about 5%.
Ingredients | Diazo dissociative dyes are a new class of physical direct hair dyes which have qualified as November’s Star of the Month as they create a multi-layer dyeing patterns in the hair’s cortex which leads to a 3D reflection of light, thus changing hairs’ colour depending on their movement.
Ingredients | The 30th IFSCC Congress in Munich with its more than 400 presentations offered a wealth of scientific research. Andrea Weber from Babor sums up the most relevant trends and findings.
Corpack introduced Sughera, a new cork-blend material, in effort to reduce the plastic content in components
Supporting cosmetics brands in sustainability and safety initiatives.
Preconfigured case packer to meet individual requirements.
Enhancing design and sensuality thanks to the curved lines of the dropper.
Packaging | Be inspired by 2018’s key developments in packaging: Corpack’s Sughera cork-blend material, Neopac’s 95% bio-based Picea wood tube and the Polyfoil dropper tubes, Schubert’s preconfigured case packer and Virospack’s new dropper with a subtly curved bulb and cap.
Events | The 30th IFSCC Congress 2018* which took place in Munich, September 18–21 with its 85 podium presentations and 448 posters attracted a total of 1,094 individuals from 53 countries.
Market survey | Packaging is paramount when it comes to dressing up your latest product concept. But which packaging suppliers offer which packaging items? And which services go with their products?
Interview | What are the challenges in the development of sustainable ingredients and what solutions are there for new market needs? Find out from Xavier Susterac from BASF.
Ingredients | Bart Maxon from Dow shows the versatility of silicone chemistry and explains what types of silicones to use for what benefits in different product categories.
Product Development | This month Michelle Strutton from Mintel looks at cosmeceuticals, including among many others doctor brands, anti-acne treatments, cellulite treatments, and products for problem skin. Here we have selected a range of the very latest innovative products recently highlighted on the company’s GNPD*
Interview | What are the main skin-damaging pollutants? And what ingredients help to combat damaging effects? Find the answers and insights about appropriate formulation strategies here.
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 | Find out more about the latest developments in ingredients with long-lasting anti-ageing effects and the benefits of a combined topical and oral application.
Formulations | Are you looking for sprays, foams and gel formulations for different personal care categories? Then this selection will surely be helpful.
Tubes | What are currently the main drivers of the European tube market? Our selection of the latest tube developments provides you with a concise update.
Interview | DSM Personal Care and Aroma achieved its best results ever in 2017. Dr Gareth Barker of DSM explains why and talks about the company’s innovation strategy, customer centricity and industry trends to watch out for.
Ingredients | Prof Dr Dr h.c. Reinhard H. H. Neubert not only provides a concise overview of the history and the definitions of natural cosmetics, but also explains what options and potential there is for effective natural products.