RECENT FEATURE ARTICLES
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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