RECENT FEATURE ARTICLES
Superior SPF booster performance for daily wear
UV protection is no longer just for sun creams as consumers now demand that claim on more daily wear products. Solvay discuss their SPF booster that can help with these formulations.
Beauty routines get a post-pandemic makeover
The pandemic has altered many aspects of life, and beauty routines are no exception. Givaudan explores a range of options to suit the new way of life.
Azelaic acid: multifunctional active for African skin care
Different skin types have different skin care requirements and azelaic acid is a multifunctional ingredient with a range of benefits for African skin
Partnership to assist start-ups in Africa
A booming middle class and a young population is seeing a growth of start-ups in Africa, and with that comes a need for more ingredient choice.
Inclusivity: strengthening for African-textured hair
African textured hair has been under-served in terms of product ranges in the past, but we are seeing a growth in demand and products such as Croda’s novel protein can assist.
AFRICA FOCUS: Beauty and science in the spotlight
With insights from leading Nigerian and South African cosmetic scientists, we look at the huge diversity and potential within the African cosmetics market.
How technology demystifies global compliance
One of the major hurdles in this industry is achieving or even understanding the routes to global compliance. PLM technology might have the answer.
Overview of US sanitiser regulations and formulas
This sector has seen a huge spike in interest in recent months, but what are the considerations in terms of regulations and potential formulations?
Assessment of homogeneity and UV filter skin retention
Formulators are looking to increase performance of sunscreens while reducing the concentration of filters. Complife look into this challenging issue.
Creating truly personalised beauty regimes
The rise of digital technology is at the forefront of the quest for more personalised products, but there are many aspects to consider.
Balancing epigenetics for skin wellbeing
Provital has used Artificial Intelligence to demonstrate the emotional impact that its skin care active ingredient has on product users.
Renewing skin from the heart of the dermis
Slowing down oxidation in the skin helps it remain firmer with fewer wrinkles and a new ingredient from Naolys delivers vitamin C to key skin cells
Hair care: a revolution announced
Natura-Tec have a wide range of natural ingredients to assist hair care formulators in making products that resonate with the latest hair care trends.
Skin sensitisation in pandemic times
The change in lifestyles across the world as a result of lockdowns has had an impact on skin health. Courage & Khazaka demonstrate testing methods for products to help with these new challenges.
Scalp care efficacy of a multi-herb extract
Caring for the scalp is very much in focus currently. Greaf present their complex of natural extracts to help maintain a healthy scalp for healthy hair
Citrate esters in sunscreen formulations
Jungbunzlauer reveal the efficacy of their citrate ester emollients in providing benefits for sun care product development.
The future of personal care
This is a time of enormous change, and changes are taking place quicker. Eurofragrance looks at some of the key trends.
Taking a holistic view of beauty products
Giorgio Dell’Acqua looks at how we need to consider the whole body in order to truly improve beauty products for consumers
ANALYSIS: An overview of the US beauty and personal care market
The United States is the biggest market for cosmetics, fragrances and personal care products in the world with a revenue of 89.5 billion US dollars. China, ranked second, generated 62 billion US dollars in 2018 (Statista).
Biohacking sleep for a restored eye area
Many people are lacking sleep as a result of the pandemic and lockdowns. LipoTrue present an innovative ingredient to help tired eye areas.
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