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In his interview with COSSMA magazine, Sergio Manzano, Head of Plantasens at Clariant, explains how to spice up beauty care routines to achieve a certain “wow” factor. COSSMA: Could you please describe the Metamorphosis concept by Plantasens? Sergio Manzano, Head of Plantasens, Clariant: Metamorphosis by Plantasens highlights the synergistic effect between nature and technology through … Read more

Dr Andrea Sättler from Henkel explains in her COSSMA interview how important aluminium salts are in antiperspirants.She explains that aluminium salts in antiperspirants reduce rates of sweating.In Germany, however, there is a strong trend towards deodorants without aluminium salts. COSSMA: How important are aluminium salts in antiperspirants? Dr Andrea Sättler, Director International R&D Skin/Body Care, … Read more

Two new low molecular weight proteins are capable of penetrating into the cortex of hair to reduce damage caused by environmental, mechanical and chemical stressors. Guadalupe Pellon, Head of Strategic Marketing Europe Hair Care at BASF explains details in her COSSMA-interview. Which ingredients are currently particularly popular in hair care? Guadalupe Pellon, Head of Strategic … Read more

Belinda Carli from IPCS explains in her COSSMA article how to select the right actives for best results. She points out that the theories of how and why cells age vary. One method to prevent the formations of lines is to stop the muscular contractions. Consumers want to get the best results While the theory … Read more

COSSMA features a selection of delightful formulation concepts appealing to all senses. Transforming textures for example are extremely popular. BASF's Inspiring Textures Concept The new Inspiring Textures concept comprises six new formulations, all of which were substantiated by a sensory assessment with the company’s trained expert panel. At the Sensory Bar of In-Cosmetics the company … Read more

If you are looking for interesting new hair care ingredients, the selection in this COSSMA article will prove helpful. The ingredients listed fall in a variety of categories ranging from intense active ingredients to ingredients that are suitable not only for hair care but also for skin care products. Good stiffness and humidity resistance AkzoNobe| … Read more

Belinda Carli provides a convincing example for the mechanism of peptides and explains their implications for the industry. Peptides combat the signs of ageing, whiten the skin and lengthen lashes As consumers increasingly demand better, faster and more noticeable results from their personal care products, raw material suppliers continue to deliver more miraculous materials. The … Read more

Adrian Jäger from Omya presents ingredients from natural calcium carbonate for sustainable oral care, skin care, body scrub and colour cosmetics formulations. Key trends: Natural, organic and renewable Natural, organic and renewable are key trends in the cosmetics and personal care market. Natural calcium carbonate products offer tailor-made solutions for colour cosmetics, skin care products … Read more

Priti Vaidyanathan from Samilabs and Ajax Mohamed from Sabinsa presents the proven skin-lightening and anti-ageing effects of the plant-based ingredient Artonox. Healthy and nourished skin can be suc-cessfully brought out with safe and effective natural products. Owing to their history of traditional use, natural extracts enriched with active phytonutrients are an ideal choice. Traditional knowledge … Read more

Alicia Giménez from Lipotec on how Pollushield* works against the effects of pollutants on the skin. There is increasing concern about the high level of environmental contamination all over the world, and people are increasingly aware of the deleterious effects of pollutants on the skin. In order to minimize these negative consequences, Pollushield functional ingredient … Read more