FEATURE ARTICLES

UV protection is no longer just for sun creams as consumers now demand that claim on more daily wear products. Solvay discuss their SPF booster that can help with these formulations.

The pandemic has altered many aspects of life, and beauty routines are no exception. Givaudan explores a range of options to suit the new way of life.

Different skin types have different skin care requirements and azelaic acid is a multifunctional ingredient with a range of benefits for African skin

A booming middle class and a young population is seeing a growth of start-ups in Africa, and with that comes a need for more ingredient choice.

African textured hair has been under-served in terms of product ranges in the past, but we are seeing a growth in demand and products such as Croda’s novel protein can assist.

With insights from leading Nigerian and South African cosmetic scientists, we look at the huge diversity and potential within the African cosmetics market.

One of the major hurdles in this industry is achieving or even understanding the routes to global compliance. PLM technology might have the answer.

This sector has seen a huge spike in interest in recent months, but what are the considerations in terms of regulations and potential formulations?

Provital has used Artificial Intelligence to demonstrate the emotional impact that its skin care active ingredient has on product users.

The rise of digital technology is at the forefront of the quest for more personalised products, but there are many aspects to consider.

Formulators are looking to increase performance of sunscreens while reducing the concentration of filters. Complife look into this challenging issue.

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

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.

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.

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

Jungbunzlauer reveal the efficacy of their citrate ester emollients in providing benefits for sun care product development.

This is a time of enormous change, and changes are taking place quicker. Eurofragrance looks at some of the key trends.

Giorgio Dell’Acqua looks at how we need to consider the whole body in order to truly improve beauty products for consumers

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).

Many people are lacking sleep as a result of the pandemic and lockdowns. LipoTrue present an innovative ingredient to help tired eye areas.