FEATURE ARTICLES

Testing hair and scalp product efficacy needs accurate testing equipment and study design. Courage & Khazaka give an in-depth overview of the options

For many years, surfactants have been a difficult area to introduce natural and sustainable ingredients, but we are seeing real developments in this sector.

We discuss the incredible advances in the world of natural actives with the founder of Swiss ingredient company, Mibelle Biochemistry.

Alban Muller analyse the efficacy of a wintergreen-based preservative that fits the booming clean beauty trend.

Millennials are switching on to the negative effect a wide range of pollution sources have on skin health. Seppic has an array of ingredient solutions.

TRI-K’s ingredient stimulates collagen production to offer structural skin support in this key anti-ageing target area.

Ashland’s raspberry ketone-based ingredient helps boost preservative performance while also providing natural skin care efficacy.

Active Concepts demonstrate the hair protective qualities of a sustainable Lentinus Edodes Mycelium Extract.

Ricera reveal the hair care benefits of Reishi, also known as ‘the mushroom of immortality’.

The cosmetics industry needs to lead the way in championing alternatives to animal tests say XCellR8.

DSM offer help with the important issue of maintaining skin health in safe and effective sanitisers

A selection of some of the latest texture enhancing products from leading global ingredient suppliers.

Perfectus Biomed discuss their in vitro skin models to improve new microbiome product development.

A new carrot cell active from Vytrus can calm and soothe sensitive skin by re-balancing the skin microbiome.

Silab demonstrate the importance of understanding the relationship between skin biology and the microbiome.

Distributor, Azelis, offer some innovative formulations to help create men’s grooming products that fit men’s rapidly changing lifestyles.

Koster Keunen present the enormous range of potential texture benefits from five natural waxes.

Cobiosa reveal the results of a study that assesses the anti-pollution protective effects of a Moringa leaf extract on skin and hair.

Greentech’s natural active helps protect the skin from the growing issue of oxidative stress caused by blue light.

There are many factors involved in ageing skin, so we need a wide range of ingredients to successfully help consumers achieve visible results