Sun protection as a pampering treatment

Dr Irene Rosengarten from La Roche-Posay explains the challenges facing a new generation of sun protection products. She presents the Skin Checker campaign which calls for self-examination to improve the early detection of skin cancer. COS1602_22_RochePosay.pdf

Mintel Database: Sun Care Products

Mintel-Experts present innovative Sun Care products from the new products database:Never Miss a Spot Self Tanner Body Mist Light, Day Essence Gel UV SPF 50+/PA++++, UV Sun Fluid SPF 50+/PA+++, Mineral UV Serum Milk SPF 50+/PA++++, Sheer Physical Protection SPF 50 PA++++ and UVA & UVB Sunscreen Stick SPF 30 COS1602_26_Mintel.pdf

Impag: Inspiring with passion

In an interview with COSSMA, Remo Bernardi, CEO of Impag, not only points out 2016’s hottest personal care trends. He also explains in this interview what strategy to expect from the company in the future. COS1602_56_Impag.pdf

Customisation: The bigger picture

Skin care products created specifically for one person: they’re truly customised, but still an exception. Helga Hertsig-Lavocah, Futurologist and Trend Watcher from Hint Creative Consultancy, puts the customisation trend into perspective. COS1602_36_CustomHint.pdf

Powerful protection from air pollution

Air pollution causes skin ageing. Here we outline the importance of the proteasome to avoid premature ageing caused by air pollutants. Stefan Hettwer, PhD, R&D Manager Cosmetic Actives at Rahn, Switzerlands, presents new solutions for cosmetics. COS1602_RahnReferences.pdf

Formulations Facial Care & Colour Cosmetics

This time our selection of formulations not only tackles facial care but also comprises colour cosmetics. Normally we do not find much choice when it comes to formulations for men. However, Zchimmer & Schwarz’s Triple Action Shaving Power Lotion for Men approaches a regular guideline formulation in a creative fashion. This PEG-free light lotion can … Read more

Colour Cosmetics Formulations by Covestro

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

Sun care: US with a gap in UVA protection

Uli Osterwalder, Senior Marketing Manager Sun Care from BASF, talks about regional regulatory differences in the field of UV filters, efficient UVA und UVB filters, global formulation trends and the latest global skin cancer statistics. COS1602_16_OsterwaldSun.pdf

Top Downloads February: COSSMA readers’ favorites

The following downloads from the COSSMA website were most popular in this month: Background: Hair & Scalp – Care promises a bright future (DSM) Background: Market Survey Service Providers 2016 References: Hyaluronic acid gels (Experchem) Formulation: True Emulsion Shower Bamboo Body Scrub (Zschimmer & Schwarz) picture: Nikolai Sorohin, Fotolia.de

Top Downloads 2016: COSSMA readers’ favorites

The following formulation downloads from the COSSMA website were most popular in 2016: December: Curl me up Hair Mousse (Covestro) November: Anti-Ageing Day Care (Greentech) October: Extra Mild Clear Shower Gel (AkzoNobel) September: FrizzFight Cream (Bayer/Covestro) July/August: Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 (Bayer) June: Hair Conditioner Nature Meets Performance (BASF) May: Moisturizing Hair Mask (CLR) … Read more

Top Downloads December: COSSMA readers’ favorites

The following downloads from the COSSMA website were most popular in this month: Literature references: Anti Pollution for Hair Care (Croda) Cosmeceuticals: Literature References Overview Matrix Packaging Suppliers 2016 Formulation: Curl me up Hair Mousse (Covestro) picture: Nikolai Sorohin, Fotolia.de

Download-Tipp Dezember: Dermokosmetik

Dermokosmetik: Lösungen für gestresste Haut Die Formulierung von Kosmetika für gestresste und empfindliche Haut ist eine echte Herausforderung. Welche Inhaltstoffe sind da besonders geeignet? Das persönliche Wohlbefinden hat viel mit dem Hautzustand zu tun. Wenn die Haut juckt oder zu Rötungen neigt, fühlen sich die meisten Konsumentinnen insgesamt unwohl. Die Herausforderung für moderne Formulierungen ist es, … Read more

Top Downloads November: COSSMA readers’ favorites

The following downloads from the COSSMA website were most popular in this month: Ronastar® Golden Jewel (Merck KgaA) Ingredient Information: Matrixyl (Sederma) Lip Care Testing: Lterature References, Charts & Figures Events: MakeUp in New York Formulation: Anti-Ageing Day Care (Greentech) picture: Nikolai Sorohin, Fotolia.de

Download-Tip November: The new soft focus generation

Today women want their skin to be perfect while also being able to create a ‘zero blemishes’ complexion with instant and long-lasting effects. In answer to this trend, Codif R&N has developed Corneosticker DS –a high precision tool which acts both immediately and in the deep layers of the skin for a skin perfecting action. … Read more

Download-Tipp November: Generation “Soft-Focus”

Moderne Frauen möchten perfekte Haut: Einen "Zero Blemish" Teint, und den sofort und dann lang anhaltend. Als Antwort auf dieses Kundenbedürfnis hat Codif R&N Corneosticker DS entwickelt, ein Instrument, das sofort in den tieferen Hautschichten Wirkung zeigt. Foto: Svetlana Fedoseyeva, Shutterstock.com