RECENT FEATURE ARTICLES
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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