FEATURE ARTICLES

In all cultures, hair has been important and it is a symbol of personality and status of the individual. Nowadays, external image is very important and hair greatly influences the result.

Zemea1 bio-derived propanediol, manufactured by DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products, can be used to replace petroleum based glycols such as propylene glycol (PG), butylene glycol (BG) or glycerin in cosmetic and personal care formulations.

New buzzwords are entering the market each day to catch the eye and ear of the consumer. After organic and ecological cosmetics we have been through different versions of natural cosmetics.

Tight competition within the skin care category has spurred on product development with many new skin care products at the forefront of technological and scientific advancement.

The decision of the ASEAN Cosmetic Association to host the inaugural Cosmetic Leaders Forum with the theme “Towards the ASEAN Economic Community” is indeed timely given the critical role of the private sector in driving ASEAN economic integration.

The very First Cosmetic Leaders Forum was organised by the ASEAN Cosmetics Association (ACA) in Singapore, 17 February 2011, with participation from over 100 executives of major companies of one of the most integrated industries in ASEAN: cosmetics.

in-cosmetics Asia returns to Bangkok from 2-4 November for the eighth instalment of this leading personal care ingredients show. It follows on from last year’s success when 4,691 visitors attended, beating all previous show records.

Nowadays, being able to keep a youthful appearance is a main concern for many people and expression wrinkles are the first visible sign that reminds us that our body is ageing.

Forty years ago, Croda was the first to bring cosmetic grade proteins to the industry launching a hydrolysed gelatin powder in 1971. Since then they have pioneered a range of firsts.

From the activity of B&T over the last 20 years we have collected vast knowledge of the effects of olive oil fatty acids on the skin showing positive benefits by reinforcing the effectiveness of the hydrolipidic film supporting the skin barrier function.

Neurolight.61 G is exploring an until now little studied approach in the treatment of pigmentary spots: the neuronal pathway. Highlighted by the Codif International laboratories, the role of the neuropeptide substance P in the exportation of melanin represents a new investigatory approach in the treatment of hyperpigmentation.

Antiperspirants are one of the most widely-used products under the personal care umbrella. These products enjoy daily use across all income sectors and by both men and women.

As technical people we want our formulations to be governed by clear technical rules and to use simple concepts to organise our world. If we organise our world according to simple definitions,1 we would observe:

Personal care is one of the most attractive sectors for the chemical industry. Global sales of finished products are approaching $300 billion at the retail level, realising global growth of at least 4.6% per year over the past five years (2004-09).

Age, stress, sun, hormonal changes; there are multiple reasons for pigmentation disorders, which are also drivers of the global boom experienced by skin lightening products.

For years the beauty industry has touted the men’s grooming market’s growth prospects. Despite rising interest in personal appearance among men and a greater acceptability of using products such as skin care, over the last three years the UK’s £484 million men’s grooming market has grown only marginally.

For cosmetic enterprises in China, 2010 was a very turbulent year, because of the rapid and controversial changes on cosmetic regulations, well-publicised and broadly implicative quality issues and related product testing and inspection issues.

The skin has evolved to be a protective barrier; impermeable to water substances above 0.4 nm and lipid based substances much above 30 nm.

The hydrolipidic film covers the surface of the skin and actively contributes to the skin surface smoothness and the skin barrier function. We have developed a biomimetic ingredient of the hydrolipidic film as per its fatty acid profile.

The use of oats in skin care dates back to around 2000 BC in Egypt and the Arabian Peninsula. In various forms (food, tea, baths), oats were used to treat insomnia, anxiety and skin conditions including eczema, burns and other inflammatory eruptions.