FEATURE ARTICLES

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

Butters, oils & waxes: moisturising is key

These ingredients deliver texture benefits, but are also key moisturisers. Jarchem showcases these incredible natural products.

Food trend butters delivering premium feel

The food trend is growing in our industry and butters from food ingredients are a great way of tapping into it.

Transformative textures with oil gel emulsifier

Pleasant textures are so important, and here Solvay reveal the benefits of their transformative oil gel emulsifier.

Routes to happy hand hygiene formulations

Croda discuss the history of hand cleansing and how modern ingredients can create more effective and skin-friendly products.

Hacking maskne: A plant stem cell story

Maskne has been a global issue emerging over the past 12 months, and Vytrus have a natural-derived ingredient to help.

Ingredients focus: solutions for cleansing

A selection of the latest ingredients from global suppliers to aid the formulating of your next cleansing product.

An insight into a scrutinised industry

Preservatives are vital for all aqueous formulations, but the range of options is limited. MSL presents an overview of the current situation.

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