FEATURE ARTICLES

COVER STORY: ​An all-in-one solution for O/W systems

Consumer trends in oil-in-water (O/W) beauty products are increasingly driven by a demand for natural and sustainable ingredients.

Nine myths about managing regulations

Traceone explains how technology has advanced to the point where it can quiet the regulations noise with cross-vertical chemical and cosmetics PLM workflows

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

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

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

Navigating EU cosmetics sustainability legislation

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

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

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

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