FEATURE ARTICLES

In cosmetic products, ascorbic acid derivatives are widely used, because of the instability of ascorbic acid (AsA) (called vitamin C as its alias). As a new nonionic and amphiphilic ascorbic-acid derivative, 2-glyceryl-3-octyl ascorbate (GO-VC), which is synthesised by introducing an octyl and a glyceryl group into ascorbic acid structure, has been recently developed.

Saponin rich extracts of the Chilean soapbark tree Quillaja saponaria were traditionally used by the Mapuche Indians for washing and for medical practices. Intense research in recent decades has further proven the applicability of quillaja extracts in food, feedstock and pharma.

Asia provides the greatest opportunity for fragrance marketers worldwide, but only if they understand the diverse consumer needs created by the region’s complex cultural and demographic dynamics.

Conditioning and moisturising are still leading benefits for hair care products in the Asia Pacific region including Australia and New Zealand, and across the globe. As a result the two terms are still key benefits, claims and trends for shampoos and conditioners.1

Healthy hair is something many people are searching for. Stress, pollution and hair styling techniques all serve to lessen the quality of people’s hair leaving it dull, damaged and lifeless.

in-cosmetics Asia delivered their first-ever conference in South Korea on 12 September at Kintex, Gyeonggi, giving local manufacturers a taste of what is in store at the main exhibition in October.

Since shampoos were first invented, the primary function of these personal care solutions has been to cleanse the hair by removing excess oil, dirt and skin debris from the scalp.

Showers have gained in popularity in the last few decades and as consumers habits shift from taking baths to showers the personal care cleansing market has also gradually changed.

This paper will explore the challenges faced by product developers and marketers in Australia to confirm and present claims of efficacy for cosmetic products. Proven product efficacy is a major competitive advantage together with sensory attributes, promotion and packaging.

Skin barrier function, principally the stratum corneum, is the primary line of defence against extrinsic stress such as UV-induced photo-damage, insults from microbial infections and physical deterioration resulting from ageing and environmental exposure.

Today’s formulators face challenges posed by a consumer market which has become increasingly conscious of social, economic, technical and ethical issues regarding all aspects of modern life, including those relating to the use and manufacture of finished goods such as cosmetics.

PCHi 2014 will take place at the Shanghai New international Expo Center (SNIEC) on 19-21 February 2014.

There seems to be an inclination among global populations to favour having fairer skin, and this fascination is especially strong in Asian countries. In a report that appeared in Asian Scientist (18 Sept, 2012, – ‘Who’s The Fairest Of Them All?’), the skin lightening market was valued at over $13 billion in the Asia-Pacific region.

Skin whitening has a long history in Asia, stemming back to ancient China. A white complexion was seen as noble and aristocratic, especially in southern parts of China and Asia, where the sun was always out.

Our skin ensures a vital barrier between the body and the environment. It prevents dehydration, limits penetration of exogenous substances and protects from mechanical stress.

As life expectancy increases globally, people are having children later in life, which creates subtle changes in the way children are raised in their first few years.

When holding a newborn baby, one of the most noticeable aspects of their bodies is the incredible softness of their skin. This is skin that has not had to deal with the harsh environment, nor suffered disease or damage.

In recent months there has been a lot of media coverage about concerns over the use of methylisothiazolinone (MIT). Several dermatologists have been raising concerns about potential allergic reactions to MIT, and there are calls for a review of the safety of this widely used preservative.

As previously shown, Recentia CS obtained from living Camellia sinensis (tea) plants via patented Zeta Fraction technology has greater diversity of constituents and exhibits superior multifunctional antioxidant and antiinflammatory activities than traditional green tea and black tea; it also possesses photostabilisation properties.

Cationic polymers and silicone oils are key ingredients in conditioning shampoo. The conditioning performance reflects the distribution of the cationic polymers and silicone oils deposited along the hair fibre through coacervation during the shampoo rinsing stage.