FEATURE ARTICLES

Seaweeds are considered the superfoods of the sea, representing an important part of the diet of some of the longest-lived people on Earth. Algae represent one of the key longevity secrets of these healthy populations, which inhabit specific regions of the world, known as blue zones.

Silicone polymers have the unique ability to lower the surface tension of organic oils and thereby present a different aesthetic effect in cosmetic formulations. This allows silicone polymers to be added at less than 10% concentration and often less than 5% concentration and provide a different customer experience than achieved by standard silicones.

Within the context of urban development, pollution poses a threat to health in all parts of the world. Some particles can be twenty times smaller than the pores of the skin and various types of pollution can affect the skin and interfere with its healthy balance.

Skin lightening is one of the most demanding segments in the cosmetic industry. The global consumer demand driven by an ageing population and men’s increasing interest in grooming defines new targets for skin lighteners.

Radiant skin has always been an important physical goal because it is synonymous with beauty, good health and wellbeing.

The skin lightening industry is showing no signs of slowing down globally. For a number of reasons there is an ongoing desire to lighten and even complexion, and it is important for the personal care industry to ensure consumers have access to safe and effective methods to achieve this.

China reported its fastest economic growth in seven years last year, with a gross domestic product increase of 6.9 per cent in 2017.

The 2018 in-cosmetics Asia took place at the BITEC on the outskirts of Bangkok from 30 October to 1 November and once again showed the Asian cosmetics and personal care industry in excellent health.

“He who knows others is clever, but he who knows himself is enlightened.”- Lao Tzu (taken from ‘365 Days of Wonder’ by R. J. Palacio).

The desire for a healthy and balanced lifestyle has led to the rising popularity of chia seeds, goji berries and kale in recent years.

Jo Jacobius spoke with fragrance trends experts Selena Thomas, Jessica Chor and Hera Siah from the fragrance house CPL Aromas, about the scent trends in personal care products that will be surging in 2019.

The scent of a product speaks to the unconscious mind, and as a result can be enormously powerful. As well as providing emotional references to products, the scent can also act as an olfactory advertisement, promoting the product to people within close proximity to the user who can then provide that most sought after buying prompt: personal recommendation.

Body imperfections are ‘evergreen aesthetic problems’ that affect both women and men of different ages.

The human skin is a complex ecosystem that plays the role of a barrier against environmental aggressions. In this system, microorganisms colonise our skin and are essential to skin immunity and physiology

The cosmetics market is awash with moisturising and anti-ageing creams, and as a consumer it can be hard to navigate in the jungle. Q for Skin has introduced a series of unique products based on ingredients indigenous to the Nordic countries aimed at addressing the skin’s nutritional needs and combatting dryness.

The skin, as the protective barrier that separates and isolates the inner from the outer environment, suffers the consequences of the intrinsic factors of ageing (oxidative stress, glycation, inflammation etc), as well as those produced by the so-called extrinsic factors (ionizing radiation, UV-B, pollution, tobacco, eating style etc) all of which may alter its condition and function.

Cleaning the skin is a must and a basic step of all skin care regimes, but especially of Korean beauty. In the K-beauty routine, cleaning is an essential point to thoroughly remove all the impurities from the skin due to makeup, dust or pollutants. The aim of this ancient routine is a healthy, glow and clear skin.

Preservation of the integrity of hair fibres requires an understanding of the structural and chemical composition of hair and the chemistry involved to counteract the damaging effects of the bleaching and color treatment processes.

The human hair fibre is comprised of the external cuticle covering the cortex and the medulla that is confined to the center of the fibre. To some extent, the hair has a structure that resembles that of the epidermis.

Consumer awareness and appeal of natural concepts is increasing. Good natural ingredients need to combine several factors to meet market demands.