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Enhancing powdered hair bleaching products
Decovec is a powdered liposome that is proven to be effective in reducing and preventing damage caused to hair cuticles during the aggressive chemical process of discoloration
The next super material: Shells from algae
Swedish Algae Factory’s new product had its origins in a journey the company founder made to the Antarctic.
Vitamin C in skin care applications: An overview
Because vitamin C is unstable and difficult to deliver into the dermis in the optimum dosage, research is being directed to finding stable compounds and newer methods of delivery, says Dr Cuross Bakhtiar
Cosmetics regulatory update for the EU
Martin Perry of ADS Laboratories looks in depth at recent changes to the European Cosmetics Regulation
Helping the beauty industry understand ‘microbiome'
Dr Tina Meder discusses how brands offering microbiome-friendly solutions can educate beauty therapists and retail sellers in order to promote their greater use
Astaxanthin: Red diamond amongst antioxidants
Astaxanthin can improve the overall health of the skin, providing comprehensive biological cell protection against cell damage caused by UV radiation. BDI shares some results about its AstaCos OL50
Maximising efficacy of algae extracts in skin care
Bicosome and Ultra Chemical showcase a double encapsulation system that both stabilises the active in an algae-based formulation and delivers it to the epidermis
Peptides: Their role in epigenetic processes
Jelena Miladinović-Delić, founder and the director of Beauty Core, looks at the potential peptide molecules offer, in particular where fine cellular and molecular mechanisms are used to regulate gene expression
The soothing effect of a red sage active
In order to relieve sensitive skin, Silab has developed an overall natural neuro-soothing active, derived from the red sage grown in China. It shares the results here
New approach to suppressing wrinkles
Ichimaru Pharcos has developed peppermint leaf extract as a raw cosmetic ingredient that shows wrinkle improvement effects by suppressing the rise in eATP concentration in the skin
Novel marine magnesium and trace minerals for skin
Oriel Marine outlines how its liquid Marine Magnesium Mineral extract outperform traditional minerals in terms of stability, bioavailability and biofunctionality
Resin blend emulsion for user-friendly anti-frizz
AB Specialty Silicones set out to manufacture a cosmetic ingredient that is high-performing, multi-functional, compliant with EU regulations and easy to formulate with. Can one ingredient ‘have it all’?
Silicones in personal care: The formulator’s dilemma
Industry guru Tony O’Lenick shows how formulators can employ minimally disruptive formulation and functional formulation techniques to switch rapidly between all-natural products and those containing synthetics
Sun care ingredients for a changing world
Tomorrow’s sun care formulations will be all about more function from fewer ingredients, with a strong focus on naturals, Cornelius believes
Solid emollient bases for mineral sunscreens
Penreco conducted a study to test mineral sunscreen sticks formulated with its Versastique solid emollient bases against a market-leading alternative. The results are shared here
Benefits of organic & inorganic UV filters
Croda has found that a combination of organic and inorganic can work best when it comes to protecting the skin from the effects of the Sun
Super-natural: Evolving sustainability in naturals
To increase the sustainability of naturals, the personal care industry should invest in ingredients created using new farming techniques and agricultural methods, says Lake Chemical
Naturality & biodiversity in the cosmetics industry
At Alban Muller, biodiversity preservation is a business driver, an integral part of product design and a criterion in ingredient supplier selection
The truth about natural fragrances
Misunderstandings and misconceptions abound over what ‘natural’ really means in fragrances. We spoke with four experts from Iberchem to clarify matters
Review of vitamin A in skin care
Expert analysis from Dr Cuross Bakhtiari of Harley Street Cosmetic of how vitamin A metabolites are used for the treatment of various skin conditions
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