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Designing and optimising sunscreens from the desk
The Sunscreen Optimizer from Royal DSM enables formulators to design and optimise formulas at the desk before starting expensive lab work.- Feature
Mechanical properties of skin and exploration methods
Our skin constitutes the interface between the interior of the body and the outside world, covering between 1.5 and 2.0 m2 and weighing almost 4 kg in adults.- Feature
Substantiation of anti-pollution claims
For some years now, air pollution has been a highly topical issue, also gaining ground in the cosmetic industry.- Feature
Live Demo Showcase inspires formulators online
Following the success of in-cosmetics Global’s first virtual conference in April, the event hosted another series of free webinars, this time revealing the industry’s hottest ingredients.- Feature
Efficient marine solution to strengthen hair integrity
Nowadays, healthy-looking hair is related to an attractive appearance for women as well as men. Hair disorders have a dramatic impact on quality of life and emotional wellbeing.- Feature
Ingredient focus: waxes and butters
Waxes and butters are key ingredients for formulators as they have the ability to deliver body and structure to formulations. Waxes can also improve texture, increase viscosity, deliver shine and improve the stability of formulations, while butters provide richness and the sense of nourishment necessary for many skin care products.- Feature
The evolution of cosmetic butters: authenticity
It is important in the first instance to understand that the focus of this article is on what we classify as ‘true’, ‘authentic’ or ‘unadulterated’ butters in the personal care market.- Feature
Biodegradable emollients from the circular economy
From the cradle of civilization, to performing cosmetic hair care ingredients.The present paper aims to demonstrate the concrete efforts in pursuing circular economy models to develop cosmetic ingredients.- Feature
Multifunctional film-former for sustainable hair care
Protecting our environment is a common goal of many industries, consumers and regulators. In the last five years, Personal Care manufacturers truly became global leaders in the concerted efforts to reduce the environmental footprint of cosmetic products.- Feature
Natural matrikine-like peptides for skin rejuvenation
A person’s perceived age is determined by physical traits on face and neck. These traits mostly reflect the integrity of the extracellular matrix, which provides structure, homogeneity and elasticity to skin.- Feature
Multifunctionals for modern product protection
The ‘clean’ movement, which started a few years ago in the personal care market, is more and more of interest to consumers looking for enjoyable but responsible experience. When focusing on the product protection system, this concept is even more relevant.- Feature
Biobased certification for skin care products
Product ingredients are a significant factor that consumers take into consideration when making purchasing decisions. This is evident within the personal care sector, which is witnessing a preference for ecofriendly ingredients as the market experiences a shift away from petrochemical-based ingredients toward plant-derived options.1- Feature
Formulating and testing wellness
According to the WHO, “Wellness is the optimal state of health of individuals and groups” which can be achieved by “the realisation of the fullest potential of an individual physically, psychologically, socially, spiritually and economically, and the fulfilment of one’s role expectations”.- Feature
Using natural oils in fragrance: its role in clean beauty
Natural oils are our heritage and passion at O&3. So, for us, it is not unexpected to see the popularity of these natural ingredients in the personal care industry - but it can be surprising how versatile oils can be, particularly when it comes to fragrance.- Feature
A new fragrance resource for ‘natural’ products
More and more brands demand fragrance and other ingredients that are ‘natural’. But consumers and CPL Aromas’ customers ask: ‘What is natural?’. The answer is far from simple, but CPL has found a solution, according to Angela Stavrevska, perfumer and the company’s global marketing & brand director.- Feature
Skin detoxification and sebum control process
Skin is a very efficient biological protective barrier against pollutants and environmental toxins. However, faced with constantly increasing air pollution, and ever-more foodstuffs loaded with toxins, its natural ability to protect itself could be hindered.- Feature
Understanding natural ingredients and mildness
Nature is full of wonders, yet only a small fraction of its plants are suitable for human consumption. In a society living far from nature, there is a real longing for naturals, often with the accompanying idea that everything natural is safe.- Feature
Clearing senescent cells for rejuvenated skin
Cellular senescence is one of the hallmarks of ageing. Senescent cells that reside in the dermis as a result of the ageing process and oxidative stress, secrete pro-inflammatory factors that further contribute to ageing.- Feature
An antipollution shield from sustainable sericin
Particulate matter in the atmosphere has been proven to be one of the main causes of skin ageing.1 Studies have shown that PM0.3 - 2.5 particles condition the inflammatory response of both skin receptors and the epidermal structure.- Feature
New ingredient from Rosa rugosa delays skin ageing
Skin ageing is an inevitable physiological process, determined by several concomitant factors, resulting in a thinner and drier skin, in the formation of fine wrinkles, and a gradual dermal atrophy.- Feature
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