FEATURE ARTICLES

Asia’s personal care ingredients market is one of the most dynamic in the world and according to Kline is poised to grow at over 7.7 per cent per annum in Southeast Asia.

We all sat wearing hard hats on the eve of 11 July in anticipation of Cosmetic Regulation (EC) No 1223/20091 coming into force. By 12 July it was a bit like sitting with a Mayan calendar on 22 December 2012.

The content of SCS Formulate recognises that for the foreseeable future science will continue to ‘sell’ products. Creative difference is a key factor. SCS Formulate is where science takes shape, innovations are introduced and products created.

Reaching sales of almost US$100 billion in 2012 and accounting for one fifth of beauty and personal care global value, skin care is the undeniable king of beauty.

Speaking last month at the Organic Natural Beauty Show, I highlighted the number of harmful chemicals found in beauty products labelled as ‘organic’ and ‘natural’ or ‘nature inspired’.

Minerals are essential for physical and mental wellbeing, in that they constitute the whole tissue structure and fluids of the human body. They play an important role in the production of hormones and antibodies, thus keeping the delicate hydric structure in balance.

One undesired outcome of sun exposure is photo-ageing. UVA activates matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) that increase the degradation of ECM components and generate reactive oxygen species, leading to damage of skin cells and cellular structures.

IBR-Gapture is an aqueous extract of Simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) leaf able to modify the skin in a way that skin structure, strength, firmness and cohesion are improved, enhancing thereby skin’s barrier function and restoring its moisture.

Aristoflex Velvet is the latest innovation in Clariant’s Aristoflex polymer range. Not only can it be used as a thickener and stabiliser for a wide range of cosmetic formulations, but it also delivers a soft and velvety skin feel.

Skin, less than 2 mm thick and composed of several layers, acts as biological barrier preventing water loss and protecting the body’s internal organs from the extra environment organs, from the external environment, and foreign substances.

A ‘healthy tan’ has been word association for humans and this relationship has recently been challenged by the now comprehensive knowledge of the unsafe effects associated with both short and long term sun exposure.

Steve Pearce is an acclaimed innovator and lecturer in food science. He is an author of many papers and a frequent presenter at international conferences while also acting as an adviser to a diverse range of commercial clients, specialising in creating unique ingredients, fragrances and flavours for food & drink manufacturers, cosmetics & household consumer products.

From the introduction of ‘active’ powders, soothing lipsticks, moisturising foundation and now BB creams (Blemish Balm) and CC creams (Colour Correcting), ‘Fusion Concepts’ are the next big thing on the shelves.

For centuries, daikon radish has been revered for its nutritional and cultural significance. Indeed, the annual Daikon Radish Festival (called Daikon Daki in Kyoto) is a testament to this reverence.

With their continuing economic growth and increasing consumer spending power, the BRIC countries – Brazil, Russia, India and China – are playing an increasingly significant role in the beauty and personal care industry.

Oxidation, whether it is from chemical or enzymatic origin, is incessant and can lead to numerous changes that can cause skin’s premature ageing.

Making Cosmetics is an exhibition plus an extensive programme of seminars running in four parallel sessions that deals with the complex and demanding issues relating to sourcing, manufacturing and outsourcing and taking personal care products from concept to consumer.

The skin forms a barrier that protects us against dehydration and external threats. This barrier function is provided mainly by the outer skin layer, called the epidermis.

In terms of consumer wellbeing, sunscreens are almost certainly one of the most important products to come under the personal care umbrella. Their role in protecting skin from the sun’s harmful rays saves lives across the world, while also contributing to the rise of anti-ageing and skin lightening products.

Today’s colour cosmetic industry thrives in the midst of changing demographics, rapidly evolving trends, and a fashionconscious public. Never has the colour market directed its appeal to such a wide range of consumers across the globe.