FEATURE ARTICLES
Spotlight on skin whitening in Asia
The in-cosmetics Asia Conference in 2009 (Singapore, 14 October) will be focusing on the largest and fastest growing personal care market segment in Asia: skin whitening.
Flavonoids in today’s cosmetology
Flavonoids are naturally occurring compounds, widely distributed in fruits, vegetables, seeds, nuts, flowers and beverages such as tea and red wine. They are polyphenolic molecules, diverse in chemical structure and biochemical properties.
Creating improved lipstick formulations
Novel data, presented in this article, will assist colour cosmetic formulators in having an informed choice of white base ingredients for a desired performance benefit in final lipstick formulations.
Bioactive silicium for stretch mark treatment
In order to ensure safety, highly important in the case of women’s stretch mark treatment, a silicium derivative (methylsilanol hydroxyproline aspartate, MHA, Hydroxyprolisilane C N) was tested with the bacterial reverse mutation assay.
Providing the ‘magic’ element in fragrances
Synthesis of aroma chemicals (= aroma molecules) on an industrial scale dates back to the middle of the 19th Century with the introduction of inter alia methyl salicylate (1859), benzaldehyde (1870), vanillin (1874) and coumarin (1878).
Novel enhancing silicone copolymer introduced
This article examines a novel linear silicone copolymer which represents a significant advance in formulation enhancement and flexibility.
Winning time in fight against wrinkles
Seppic has made significant strides forward in the fight against ageing through development of two active ingredients named TimeCode and SurviCode.
Active for accelerated and long-lasting tanning
In the 20th Century, a new trend started which has grown throughout the years: the tanning culture. Nowadays, people spend hours under the sun or in tanning salons to have a tanned skin which is a symbol of health and beauty.
Much new presented at Munich show
New concepts and products presented at the in-cosmetics show held in Munich, Germany, in April, were extremely numerous, and here described by category is an extensive selection.
Key issues to be tackled at UK event
SCS Formulate was devised some 10 years ago by the Society of Cosmetic Scientists (SCS) in the UK to serve everyone working in the personal care market with a need for consumer trends insights and improvement in practical skill and technical expertise in creating, formulating, manufacturing and supplying personal care products.
New trends in pigment modification
Pigments such as titanium dioxide and iron oxides and fillers like talc, mica and starch are the essential parts of colour cosmetic formulations. The pigments provide the colour and shades.
Regulatory approaches in China reviewed
The Personal Care and Household Ingredient Exhibition 2009 (PCHi) was held at Guangzhou Jinhan Exhibition Center, Guangzhou, China,
New conditioning polymer for rinse-off applications
Luviquat Sensation is a high performance conditioning polymer for rinse-off applications. In shampoo, it provides excellent wet and dry hair benefits.
Ternary mixture provides significant potency
Collagen and glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) are major constituents of the extracellular matrix of human skin. They play an essential role in skin biology, influencing, inter alia, elasticity, integrity, wrinkle profile and evenness of skin as well as skin moisture content.
Stem cell approach ‘makes aged skin young’
Rather than act on stem cell multiplication or proliferation, Codif Recherche et Nature is developing a new approach to improve the mobilisation and renewal capacities of ageing stem cells by giving them back the activity of their youth.
New trends in pigment modification
Pigments such as titanium dioxide and iron oxides and fillers like talc, mica and starch are the essential parts of colour cosmetic formulations.
Supporting biodiversity is vital
Conserving biodiversity means not only monitoring plant and animal species but involves also the protection of their biotopes. The green trend in cosmetics supports biodiversity by achieving sustainability through organic farming, fair trade, waste management and environmentally sound energy production (L. Kromidas).
Munich event to turn ingredients into opportunities
in-cosmetics, the leading global business platform for personal care ingredients, is taking place from 21 to 23 April 2009 in Munich, Germany.
Organic cosmetics: regulations compared
Due to a greater consumer interest in natural, organic, and environmentally friendly products, organic cosmetics have carved out a stable and profitable niche for the cosmetics industry, which is intensifying the development of new brands every year.
Sharing experience in creativity
SCS Formulate is a UK event where new ideas are formed, scientific advances adopted and innovation applied.
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