FEATURE ARTICLES
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: Watching the radar
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
Meeting demands for modern rheology modifiers
While consumers desire natural products, they can also prefer the sensory and aesthetics of traditional synthetic products. Here, Lubrizol presents a polymer that offers sustainable characteristics to meet the growing demands of the market coupled with the performance attributes customers expect from synthetic rheology modifiers
Mobilising the power of New Zealand red seaweed
Organic Bioactives presents a novel, natural active ingredient that harnesses New Zealand red seaweed, which has been found to not only be a dynamo on its own to achieve superior hydration, but when combinedly extracted with additional New Zealand botanicals, offers superior support for skin care
'Sustainabeautly': merging sustainability and beauty
MC Actives describes marine ingredients it has developed to tap into the concept of ‘sustainabeautly’: a link between creating ingredients to repair the damage caused by climate change in the skin, under a sustainable point of view, and taking care of the environment
Exploring the power of upcycled tamarind
Lamberti presents a novel polymer obtained from upcycled tamarind. The article describes its benefits in hair care, including superior conditioning, detangling, shine, smoothness, softness, anti-static effects, and foam- enhancement, comparing the novel tamarind derivative to Polyquaternium-10
Why natural betaine is an upcycled powerhouse
The use of upcycled ingredients in beauty and personal care products presents a promising avenue for brands to align with the growing consumer demand for sustainable practices. IFF shows how, despite certain challenges, upcycled ingredients like a natural betaine derived from sugar beet, are not only meeting but exceeding consumer expectations on efficacy and safety
Combat inflammaging with upcycled mandarin extract
Mibelle Biochemistry describes an active ingredient derived from Chios mandarins markedly increases the firmness and density of the skin. This upcycled ingredient is based on the peel paste of organic mandarins discarded from the distillation process of fragrance production
Holistic beauty: new era for hair care
DSM-Firmenich introduces a novel concept combining scalp science and aromatherapy that integrates natural, sustainably sourced bioactives with mind-benefiting fragrance, to create a holistic hair and scalp care experience
Investigating naturally derived silicone alternative
TRI-K presents a naturally derived alternative to traditional silicones that delivers comparable performance to cyclopentasiloxane and dimethicone. In hair care, it is shown to significantly improve wet combing ease, showing comparable performance to cyclopentasiloxane. Furthermore, it also enhanced shine and lustre
Product development for high performance, low cost
Innospec demonstrates a water-saving, multifunctional product that can be used as a 2-in-1 shampoo and conditioner and a body wash, and how the inclusion of two conditioning agents reduces the combing force on hair, reduces static and improves hair alignment
Olive oil upcycled ‘surf-active’ for skin and hair
Italian active maker Kalichem describes a novel active designed from the need imposed by modern trends to adapt to the standards of eco-sustainability, biodegradability and selection of clean sources in a critical category of raw materials, like surfactants
INTERVIEW: Watching the radar
Andrea Maltagliati is General Secretary of Brussels-based trade association European Federation for Cosmetic Ingredients (EFfCI). Here, Andrea talks to editor Tim Probert about the regulatory state of affairs ahead of EFfCI’s annual conference on 25-26 September
Staying ahead of the pack
As it celebrates its 40th anniversary, editor Tim Probert visits Silab’s 75,000 m2 headquarters near Brive-la-Gaillarde in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of south-central France. Here, he learns the secrets of Silab’s considerable success in cosmetic active ingredients
COVER STORY: BakuLipid®: Perfect duo for clear and youthful skin
In cosmetics, retinol is well-known for its anti ageing and anti-blemish properties, yet it may cause skin irritations. Consequently, plant based alternatives like bakuchiol are gaining popularity as gentler options with similar effectiveness. Several in vivo studies have confirmed the efficacy of bakuchiol, though its formulations are still being optimized.
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IFSCC 2024
Recanto das Cataratas Thermas Resort, Iguazu Falls, Brazil
14th - 17th October 2024
SEPAWA
Estrel Congress Center, Berlin
16th - 18th October 2024