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How natural antioxidant astaxanthin can fight ageing

Behnaz Shakersain of AstaReal Sweden explains how natural antioxidant astaxanthin can fight ageing

The rise of multifunctional cosmetic ingredients

Balint Koroskenyi, global product manager for micro protection of Symrise’s cosmetic ingredients division, explains the multiple benefits of multifunctional cosmetic ingredients, which he believes are often underestimated and overlooked

Skincare: uniting clinical proof with perception

CLR Berlin shares the results of in vitro studies into an active ingredient based on an extract of the red alga Galdieria sulphuraria. The active was shown to slow down the ageing process under simulated stress conditions

The remastering of classic collagen

LipoTrue has designed an innovative plant-based collagen fragment identical to human type I collagen: Col-Frag remastered. This product is able to achieve greater and immediate anti-ageing, rejuvenating, lifting and brightening effects

Capturing regulatory chaos in a bottle

Sebastian Clifton-Welker of software provider Selerant explains why a reliable product lifecycle management platform can aid formulation of cosmetic products

European Union cosmetics regulation – 2022 update

Martin Perry, senior safety assessor at cosmetic consultancy Advanced Development and Safety Laboratories, reviews recent amendments to European cosmetics regulations, notifications to the World Trade Organisation and Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety opinions.

INTERVIEW: Scaling up for a more sustainable future

Yann d’Hervé, head of Evonik’s Care Solutions business line, discusses its under-construction rhamnolipid biosurfactants plant in Slovakia and where it fits in with the German chemical company’s long-term strategic objectives.

COVER STORY: NovoRetinTM: the natural retinol alternative

Retinol and structurally related molecules of the group of retinoids are well-known for their strong anti-aging effects and their use in the treatment of acne. However, most retinoids are not stable in formulations and the treatment with retinoids can lead to side effects, such as dry skin, photosensitivity, and redness, limiting the chronic therapeutic application and largely preventing the use in cosmetics.

Mastering mixing processes for industrial scale-up

VMI Mixing sets out how to manage the complicated process of scaling up the development of cosmetic products from the laboratory to industrial production

Cannabinoids for the prevention of ageing

Cellular Goods explains how cannabinoids such as CBG and CBD have potent anti- inflammatory and antioxidant properties that are capable of preventing skin inflammation

Fighting ‘inflammaging’: holy basil polyphenols

Laboratoires Expanscience explores how holy basil - one of the most famous and respected medicinal plants in ayurvedic medicine – can help in the struggle against ‘inflammaging’ effects on the skin

Biomimetic booster for sustainable sunscreen

Kalichem explains how explains how a SPF mineral booster based on biomimetic hydroxyapatite, used in sun care formulation, offers proven benefits in terms of multifunctionality, texture improvement, safety and low environmental impact

Delivering probiotics via just-add-water tech

BotanicalsPlus, in collaboration with partner company Jeen international, is investigating the use of the latter’s patented just-add-water powder technologies to potentially store and maintain viable probiotic cultures to be reconstituted at the point-of-use to deliver living probiotic cultures to the skin via elegant emulsions

Naturally flawless hair whatever the weather

Ashland explains how its Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride plant-based hair styling agent with conditioning properties delivers all-weather durability with a salon- and consumer-proven sensorial experience

Inspired by architecture: the hair tensegrity concept

Spanish company Vytrus Biotech takes a deep dive into its new concept of ‘tensegrity’ - a contraction of ‘tensional’ and ‘integrity’ - for hair care and its 100% natural active ingredient made using wild olive stem cells

Hydrolysed corn starch for natural hair styling

Dow explains the development and benefits of a new, novel hydrolysed corn starch polymer for leave on hair styling applications

3D skin model to study bacteria-host interactions

Straticell, a Belgian provider of in vitro efficacy testing for dermato-cosmetic products, explains how it has developed a new 3D model to study the interactions between the skin and its flora, by colonizing reconstructed human epidermis with microorganisms of interest

Truly animal-free approach to safety testing

British biotechnology outfit XCellR8 believes more work needs to be done to completely remove the use of animals from safety & efficacy testing, with the use of animal components raising both scientific and ethical concerns. Here, the company examines viable replacements for animal testing

How testing innovation is meeting beauty trends

Anne Charpentier of Skinobs explores the evolution of active ingredient testing in the personal care sector, and takes a close look at current trends

NYSCC Suppliers’ Day back to its buzzing best

A wrap-up of product launches and showcases at the 43rd Annual NYSCC Suppliers’ Day at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Centre in New York City

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Upcoming Events

in-cosmetics Global 2023 - Barcelona

Fira Barcelona Gran Via
28 - 30 March 2023

NYSCC Suppliers' Day 2023

Javits Center, New York
2 - 3 May 2023

CITE Japan 2023

Pacifico Yokohama, Japan
17 - 19 May 2023

in-cosmetics Korea 2023

Hall C, Coex, Seoul, South Korea
12 - 14 July 2023

Making Cosmetics 2023

Allianz MiCo Hall 4 Gate 5 Viale L. Scarampo. Milan. Italy
22 - 23 November 2023

Access the latest issue of Personal Care Magazine on your mobile device together with an archive of back issues.

Download the FREE Personal Care Magazine app from your device's App store

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