FEATURE ARTICLES

Upcycled ingredients: where the future lies

Smink Laboratories looks at whether the cosmetics industry has reached a point where it needs to define upcycling precisely and deeply explore the innovation it could offer

9 Faces of APAC Beauty: 6. Tin Nguyen - Cocoon Vietnam

Tin Nguyen is chief product officer at Nature Story and co-founder of Cocoon Vietnam, a vegan cosmetics brand

Second-generation water-based insect repellents

Chemian Technology describes next-generation insect repellent actives, derived from renewable, ethically sourced and sustainable feedstocks, which are offering insect repellent producers a clinically proven COSMOS -certified alternative to established synthetic materials

9 Faces of APAC Beauty: 5. Ruhee M. Bindra

Ruhee M. Bindra, from Mumbai, India, is the founder of Japanese Luxe Artisanal Skin & Hair Care Cosmetics and award-winning Bollywood film make-up artist

Has biotin still yet to deliver some secrets?

Biotin has gained commercial popularity for its claimed benefits on healthy hair and nail growth yet there is limited research to support its effectiveness. For the first time, Biosyntia demonstrates the effect of biotin on endogen ceramide production

9 Faces of APAC Beauty: 4. Mediana Hadiwidjaja - Infinisia Sumber Semesta

Mediana Hadiwidjaja is the President Director of Infinisia Sumber Semesta, a leading cosmetic raw materials distribution company based in Indonesia

9 Faces of APAC Beauty: 3. Marina Fu – Givaudan

Marina Fu, from China, is senior formulation manager at cosmetic actives maker Givaudan

Navigating EU cosmetics sustainability legislation

Ensuring compliance requires significant money, time, and effort from suppliers and manufacturers, as AAK Personal Care explains

9 Faces of APAC Beauty: 2. Bhuvana Kannan - Hyperganic Biogroup

Dr. Bhuvana Kannan is the independent director and science lead at New Zealand-based Hyperganic Biogroup

9 Faces of APAC Beauty: 1. Andrea Taimana - Organic Bioactives

Andrea Taimana is the founder and chief science officer of New Zealand cosmetic actives manufacturer Organic Bioactives

Deodorant actives: bridging the development gap

Symrise presents ex vivo and in vivo data that demonstrates the ability of propanediol caprate to significantly reduce sweat malodour. It also provides proof that the developmental gap between in vitro and in vivo studies can be bridged.

Development prospects of vegan collagen

Chinese ingredient maker Jinbo Bio-Pharma explains the necessity to develop bio-fermented vegan collagen for personal care formulations

How to design sustainable personal care products

Sagentia Innovation offers practical tips for the design and development of sustainable formulations that deliver commercial benefits.

Dual protection against oxidative stress

Oxidative stress is a major factor influencing skin ageing and the degradation of cosmetic products. German personal care ingredient manufacturer Cosphatec describes a tocopherol/carnosic acid blend that has been found to protect both the skin and a cosmetic formulation

Reef-safe sunscreen: a formulator’s perspective

Indian consultants Bregma Science examines the impact of sunscreen ingredients on coral reefs and the concept of ‘reef safe’ sunscreens. The article is designed to assist formulators designing sunscreens with new claims and certifications

Vegan kefir: a daily companion for skin care

CLR presents the findings of in vitro, ex vivo and in vivo studies into a vegan fermented skin care active ingredient designed to help skin maintain its oxidative balance and enhance its self-defence mechanisms

in-cosmetics Asia 2024: Expertise in every corner

Taking place on 5-7 November at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC) in Thailand, in-cosmetics Asia 2024 will revolve around four key themes - science, innovation, trends, and community. This in-depth preview details all the major visitors attractions and new product releases on show by selected exhibitors

INTERVIEW: The future of beauty

Chicago-based Perry Romanowski is chair of education at the International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC) and president of US consultancy Element 44. Ahead of the 34th IFSCC Congress in Iguazú Falls, Brazil, Romanowski talks about the future of beauty

COVER STORY: Tunable, transformed vegetable oils

Ashland is disrupting the industry with unique, new-to-the-world technologies that are scaling multiple markets with a wide range of attractive characteristics. They are renewable, natural, biodegradable, non-microplastic, non-GMO, and vegan. The platforms provide four-in-one functionality with tunable water solubility and are bolstered by intellectual property protection.

How Polycitronellol enhances fragrances

P2 Science describes a new fragrance enhancer derived from renewable sources using a process based on the principles of green chemistry. Using gas chromatography measurements and sensory observations, the article shows that this material prolongs the duration of fragrance perception more than competitive alternatives

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Palau de Congressos de Barcelona
23rd - 24th October 2024

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BITEC, Bangkok, Thailand
5th - 7th November 2024