FEATURE ARTICLES

Azelaic acid: multifunctional active for African skin care

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

Partnership to assist start-ups in Africa

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.

Inclusivity: strengthening for African-textured hair

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.

AFRICA FOCUS: Beauty and science in the spotlight

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

How technology demystifies global compliance

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

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?

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Butters, oils & waxes: moisturising is key

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

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