FEATURE ARTICLES
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?
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.
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.
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.
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