FEATURE ARTICLES
Photoprotecting skin microbiota against ageing
Spanish firm Vytrus Biotech has developed a 100% natural active ingredient that protects the cutaneous microbiota involved in fighting the signs of photoageing, at the same time it stimulates the antioxidant and photo-protecting microbial metabolism under sun exposure
Finding function and value in upcycled ingredients
CP Kelco explains why upcycled ingredients can help minimize resources while adding value to quality personal care products and give consumers positive feelings - a win for all involved – and sheds light on its own upcycled ingredients
Sclerotium gum shield - biopolymer protection
Air pollutants such as particulate matter, heavy metals, and ozone are believed to induce or exacerbate a range of skin conditions, such as ageing and sensitive skin. Such situations inspired Cargill Beauty to explore the capacity of its range of biopolymers to protect the skin from these aggressors
Barcelona buzzes as in-cos gets back to its best
A comprehensive post-event review of key and emerging themes, industry insight, product launches, award winners from the 2023 edition of the in-cosmetics Global trade show, which took place in Barcelona on 28-30 March
COVER STORY: Texture Plus - the quest for aesthetics and efficacy
The formulators quest for a new texture, a wow feeling and a point of difference for consumers is never ending
Interview: Expanding horizons
Ahead of Suppliers’ Day in New York on 2-3 May, editor Tim Probert caught up with NYSCC chair Stacey House (senior VP for consumer beauty R&D at Coty) and chair-elect Amber Evans (senior manager for product development at Moroccanoil) to discuss the show, NYSCC and industry trends
Harnessing the power of upcycled waste
Clariant explains how it develops ingredients sourced from upcycled processes with a wide variety of benefits for people and planet
Upcycled patchouli for active scalp care
Givaudan explores its patchouli leaf active that restores sebum production, skin barrier function and hydration in the scalp
Active ingredient for smiling beauty
Roelmi HPC has developed an active ingredient from enzymatic technology that fights low cellular energy levels and recharges the skin’s natural ecosystem to leave it looking younger and more radiant
Dermohacking senescence with a lab-grown active
Provital has developed an Althaea rosea (hollyhock) flower stem cell active with proven ability to selectively eliminate skin cellular senescence
Hydrophilic peptide for preserving beauty
Lubrizol explains how its hydrophilic peptide can prevent the emergence of expression wrinkles that might appear in the future, without negatively affecting facial expressions
Skin pH assessment for sensitive skin claims
Courage + Khazaka looks at how to achieve effective a detailed overview of the exact state of the skin
Biotics as game-changer for healthy skin ageing
BASF explores two new biotic active ingredients derived from the Lactobacillus crispatus bacterium
Natural emulsifier for a sensitive skin shield
Gattefossé has developed a natural O/W emulsifier that shields external aggressions and soothes the most sensitive skin
The significance of sustainable supply chains
Chemical Business Association on why sustainable supply chains are not only good for the planet and people, but also support profitable operations
Why multifunctionals should be on your radar
Oleon extols the benefits of using cosmetics and personal care ingredients that impart different benefits in different formulations
Novel plant growth factor as cosmetic ingredient
Vitamin C60 BioResearch has developed a plant-based active found to increase stratum corneum water content, decrease TEWL and increase skin lightness
Pumpkin seed extract to boost skin energy
Rahn describes the secret of how a Cucurbita pepo (pumpkin seed) extract in its new active can energise keratinocytes in skin
Bitter is better: new way to soothe sensitive skin
Lipoid Kosmetik has combined bitter andrographolide from Andrographis paniculata leaves and sweet glycyrrhetinic acid from Glycyrrhiza glabra roots to reduce inflammatory responses
Marine saccharides: recovering ageing skin
Microalgae Solutions describes the richness and diversity of marine saccharides obtained by a novel patented blue biotechnology
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