FEATURE ARTICLES

As Euromonitor International hails UK consumers among the biggest beauty and personal care spenders in Western Europe, the stage is set for in-cosmetics Global as it returns to London for the first time in 15 years.

Consumers around the world are increasingly demanding products which not only protect their skin against harmful UV radiation, but their hair too.

Naturally-derived ingredients that are as multifunctional as their synthetic counterparts are not easy to find.

DSM’s leading emulsifier potassium cetyl phosphate has demonstrated superior applicability in novel sun protection formulations compared to similar potassium cetyl phosphate emulsification technologies

A study published in 2011 conducted on 1,400 randomly selected residents from Queensland aged 20-54 years, reported that 83% of the participants had premature skin ageing, worsening after the age of 30. The conclusion of this study was that premature skin ageing is common. It is associated with sun exposure during leisure or work, and therefore is preventable.1

The cosmetics industry continually seeks innovation and effective molecules to treat oily skin and hair regardless of ethnicity. This cosmetic problem results from excessive sebum secretion.

In Eastern cultures, a light skin complexion is regarded as a sign of youth and beauty, and using a lightener is now part of the beauty routine in the Asia Pacific region.

One of the bases of Asian beauty is to achieve and maintain an even-toned skin. In a culture driven by the desire of a flawless and smooth skin it is not strange that the consumption of skin care products is dominated by those aiming at lightening and balancing the skin’s pigmentation.

Achieving a fair complexion is a key desire for Asian consumers. In India, skin whiteners accounted for 46% of total facial care retail sales in 2015. Growing concern over ingredient quality and marketing tactics has created an opportunity for a more ethical, natural brand narrative.

With the 10th edition of the Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) trade show only a few weeks away, show organiser, Reed Sinopharm Exhibitions, has an exciting array of activities to keep show attendees engaged from 21 – 23 February 2017 at the Guangzhou Poly World Trade Center in Guangzhou, China.

Growth in non-animal testing on new cosmetic products or ingredients is a response to developing science and the increasing public pressure to find alternatives to the traditional animal testing methods.

All cosmetic products placed on the European Union (EU) market must comply with the EU Cosmetic Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009, a legislation which has been in force since July 2013. The objective of this new law is to protect consumers from potential health hazards and to help them make informed decisions when purchasing cosmetic products.

Asia Pacific cosmetic manufacturers and formulators headed to the BITEC in Bangkok in their thousands as in-cosmetics Asia attracted a record high attendance of 8,782 unique visitors along with an 18% increase in international attendees.

A novel set of three completely naturally-derived, PEG-free products based on polyglycerol ester chemistry covers the efficient solubilisation of a broad variety of different oils in water-based formulations. Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate/Caprylate/Succinate (and) Propylene Glycol (trade name: TEGO® Solve 55) is especially suitable for solubilising perfume and essential oils.

It is known that formulations containing lipids identical to those in skin, ceramides, in particular, can enhance the restoration of an impaired barrier function. However, ceramides are highly hydrophobic and tend to crystallise and aggregate, resulting in gelation in cosmetic formulations.

Over time the ageing process changes skin structure. Damage caused by free radicals prevents normal cellular function and, among other things, the different skin layers become atrophied.

The concept of multi-targeting is generally used for the treatment of various diseases by the pharmaceutical industry. One living cell needs a wide range of materials for it to function properly, and cells contain many channels that influence its behaviour.

In the context of consumers viewed through the lens of individualism, and in agreement with David Mattin from tendwatching.com, the basic principle for brands and products that matter lies in their ability to serve a basic human need in a new way, giving life to new consumer expectations that then evolve to become a market trend across geographies and cultures, and which, if executed smartly, can open the door for vast market opportunity.

Silicone emulsions are used in various industrial applications such as food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and textiles. These emulsions are heterogeneous systems consisting of an immiscible liquid dispersed in another in the form of droplets, which can have thermodynamic instability.1

Personal hygiene regimes have become an important part of our everyday lives and this presents new challenges for the formulation of personal care products. Consumers increasingly demand not only excellent cleansing performance but also a continuing pleasing effect after rinse-off application.