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Biobased testing required to screen ‘natural’ ingredients
Cosmetic products often comprise petrochemical ingredients and nonbiodegradable plastics such as microbeads. When cosmetics containing microbeads are used, the plastic gets rinsed off and can enter waterways.- Feature
Ingredients focus: texture enhancing products
A successful personal care product needs a wide range of qualities to be finely tuned in order to have an impact in a highly competitive marketplace. One of the most important of these qualities is the texture of the product.- Feature
Positive growth for North American naturals market
The North American market for natural and organic personal care products is continuing its positive trajectory, with revenues reaching US$ 5.6 billion in 2018.- Feature
The main event for beauty’s evolution
Sparking product development and professional enhancement, NYSCC Suppliers’ Day will be the hub of an interactive beauty evolution in NYC. From 7-8 May 2019 at the Jacob K. Javits Center, the entire industry will come together to discover the latest trends, global ingredients, raw materials and solutions that will advance formulation and propel beauty brands to the next level.- Feature
The future of US cosmetics regulations
The multi-billion dollar US cosmetics industry is booming. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which regulates cosmetics in the United States, reports through its data dashboard that over 2.7 million cosmetic line-items entered US ports in Fiscal Year (FY) 2018.- Feature
Using pre-formulated gels in different cosmetics galenics
Carbomer is a polymer often used as a viscosifying and stabilising agent in the formulation of pharmaceutical and cosmetic products.- Feature
Microalgal strategy against UV and blue light hazards
Until recently, skin protection was mainly focused on the effects of UV radiation on skin. However, we nowadays need to take into account the damaging effects of other wavelengths, in particular blue light. Indeed, blue light penetrates deeper into the skin than UV rays. It represents 50% of the energy emitted by the sun and almost 100% of the energy emitted by artificial sources.- Feature
Ingredient focus: skin microbiome
Perhaps one of the most significant developments within our industry in recent years has been the focus on the skin microbiome.- Feature
Natural texturising agent for healthy hair
Definicire™ (INCI: Jojoba Esters (and) Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax (and) Polyglycerin-3) is an active texturising agent that recreates the hair protective lipid layer.- Feature
Natural and high performing hair styling
The demand for more environmentally friendly cosmetic products is increasing drastically.1 In order to help consumers in their purchase choices, brand owners sometimes use labelling with eco labels.- Feature
Assessment of a new hair pigmentation recovery active
Givaudan Active Beauty won the SpotlightOn Formulation Award (Haircare actives category) at in-cosmetic Asia 2018 in Bangkok with the S3D® Colourback concept product, a leave-on serum for hair and scalp care.- Feature
Hurdle technology: an alternative approach
A significant shift in cosmetics formulation driven by consumer perception of ingredient safety has prevailed in recent years. Consumers have sought to become more informed about the ingredients in their products and have now evolved to be passionate about these ingredients.- Feature
Submicron technology creates effective delivery systems
Dermal active substances, in particular antiageing, antioxidant agents, and whitening ingredients, find frequent use in cosmetics as they meet typical consumer needs, such as the wish to have younger-looking skin or to lighten the skin tone (the latter being especially popular in Asian countries).- Feature
A new vitamin E derivative for total eye care
A new vitamin E derivative, sodium dl-α-tocopheryl phosphate (INCI: sodium tocopheryl phosphate), is a water-soluble powder. Thanks to its water-soluble property, sodium tocopheryl phosphate can deeply penetrate the skin compared with other oily tocopherol derivatives and be formulated with water-based cosmetic products.- Feature
Natural protection for men’s ageing skin
Discovered in the 18th century, the sequoia is a survivor from the ancient forests of North America. Growing up to 100 metres high, it is a pyrophyte: the mineral-rich ash facilitates the germination of its seeds, and it can live for more than 1,000 years.- Feature
Innovation and disruption within men’s grooming
The rise of subscription shaving businesses has transformed this part of the male grooming market. Smart online marketing campaigns and competitive pricing have seen companies like Dollar Shave Club and Harry’s disrupt the traditional shaving purchasing model, moving it away from the High Street.- Feature
Returning to the home of cosmetics
in-cosmetics Global will return to Paris for its 30th edition in April, with the event once again providing a platform for R&D teams to source the most innovative ingredients and learn about the trends shaping the future of the beauty industry.- Feature
Cosmetic benefits of ‘Superfoods of the sea’
Seaweeds are considered the superfoods of the sea, representing an important part of the diet of some of the longest-lived people on Earth. Algae represent one of the key longevity secrets of these healthy populations, which inhabit specific regions of the world, known as blue zones.- Feature
Sensory changesby minimally disruptive technology
Silicone polymers have the unique ability to lower the surface tension of organic oils and thereby present a different aesthetic effect in cosmetic formulations. This allows silicone polymers to be added at less than 10% concentration and often less than 5% concentration and provide a different customer experience than achieved by standard silicones.- Feature
Beautiful skin via sustainable technology
Within the context of urban development, pollution poses a threat to health in all parts of the world. Some particles can be twenty times smaller than the pores of the skin and various types of pollution can affect the skin and interfere with its healthy balance.- Feature
