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Apply liberally: challenging sunscreen misconceptions

A review of the latest Sun Protection Conference in London explores whether certain conventional views about sunscreen are misplaced

Camellia japonica: Protecting from pollution

Clariant Active Ingredients extols the antipollution virtues of Camellia japonica - one of the most famous flowers in Korea, where it is known as dongbaek

Natural Ectoin: Protecting against air pollution

Germany’s bitop explains how its natural Ectoin multifunctional active ingredient protects against skin damage from air pollution

The four pillars of sustainable beauty

Formula Botanica CEO Lorraine Dallmeier sets out her four key principles of truly sustainable personal care: using fewer resources, circularity, green and home/local

April in Paris: Sustainability de rigueur at in-cos Global

New editor Tim Probert wraps up developments and new product launches at in-cosmetics Global 2022 in Paris

COVER STORY: New formats take lead in water-free formulations

The rising focus around eco-conscious formulations, naturally-based ingredients and recycling options has been intensified by the climate change movement and the impact of declining resources. We are seeing a focus on refillables, compostables, reusables, solid formats, upcycled ingredients and better transparency.

Zinc oxide: Winning choice for a sunscreen UV filter

The formulator may be able to eliminate a thickening agent from sunscreens by using zinc oxide

Citriodiol: A naturally sourced insect repellent

Citrefine introduces a new formulation that addresses demand for natural repellents

Ocean bloom: A sustainable opportunity

Consultant Dr Barbara Olioso introduces CarbonWave’s SeaBalance 2000 from sargassum seaweed

Marine holobionts: Novel multi-functionals

Holobiont extracts are a unique natural source of molecules for the production of multifunctional ingredients with biotic effects, say Microalgae Solutions

Marine minerals in the dermal matrisome

Research at Oriel Marine has highlighted the beneficial effect of deep-sea minerals on the skin

Synbiotic skin care with Bacillus spores

What are the benefits and challenges related to live probiotic strains and prebiotics in cosmetic products?

A collagen alternative from acacia trees

Lipoid Kosmetik’s PhytoCollagen represents a functional equivalent to animal-derived collagen

Black maca for inner hair architecture

Cobiosa introduces a Jatropha macrantha extract that exerts a global hair protective action

Not for your eyes only: High-efficacy actives

Lou Graydon of Aston Chemicals introduces Lipotec’s three new eyecare actives from natural and synthetic sources

The science of bio-based alkanes in cosmetics

VG Chem Consulting and Enviro-Stratégies highlight the superiority of conventional chemistry compared to synthetic biology in relation to bio-based alkanes

Nutricosmetic potential of natural astaxanthin

AstaReal explains why natural astaxanthin is a potent antioxidant with many health benefits backed by sound science and well-equipped to meet consumer-led beauty demands

How to prove pro-ageing claims in vivo

The combinations of classical biometric measurements with more high-tech devices and specific biomarkers can provide a better understanding of the organisation of the skin structure and its functions, says Skinobs

Fermented, multi-plant ingredients in cosmetics

Ingredients based on adaptogenic plants, marine-sourced plants, superfruits and legumes have been given a new level of potency and potential by using Jeen’s Fermbiotic technology

Summer snowflake bulb: A Botox-like active

IFF-Lucas Meyer Cosmetics has developed a new botanical with Botox-like efficacy, not for a sweat-proof look but to help reduce sweating in the first place

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Upcoming Events

in-cosmetics Latin America 2023

Expo Center Norte, Sao Paulo
27 - 28 September

Cosmetorium 2023

Palau de Congressos de Barcelona
18 - 19 October

California Chapter Suppliers’ Day 2023

Long Beach Convention Center
25 - 26 October

SEPAWA 2023

Estrel Congress Center, Berlin
25 - 27 October

in-cosmetics Asia 2023

BITEC, Bangkok
7 - 9 November

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08-09 Nov 2023

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