FEATURE ARTICLES

Esters for high performance cosmetics

Lubrizol Life Science describes novel esters that can provide properties such as powder binding, breakage resistance, good pigment dispersion, optimal hardness in sticks and transfer and sweat resistance for colour cosmetics

Data modeling to optimise use of sensory panels

Lucideon explains how it is harnessing machine learning for modeling the optimal use of sensory panels. This, in turn, can create a more accurate and robust product development process

In vivo assessments of hair greying treatments

DermaProof Asia describes in vivo evaluation and quantification methods of hair greying treatments, something that is becoming more relevant because of their direct relevance to the substantiation of claims.

Developing efficient probiotics in ageing

Magnitude Biosciences explains why Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans), a small nematode worm, offers insights into specific age-related outcomes of exposure to probiotics in the gut-skin axis, and provides the perfect bridge between animal models and cell models

Plant exosomes for advanced skin, hair care

Vytrus Biotech has created high-concentration plant-derived exosomes from Curcuma longa and Centella asiatica cell cultures. These exosomes are said to significantly improve skin hydration, regeneration, and hair growth, while promoting anti-ageing, anti-inflammatory, and regenerative effects, making them essential components in modern cosmetic formulations

How can sensoriality help to select excipients?

Seppic demonstrates how it is possible to choose the right excipients to obtain the desired sensoriality throughout the application of cosmetic products, to meet the demand for minimalist formulations

AI, beauty and the future of formulation

Potion co-founder Hejab Malik explains why AI in beauty formulation is not just a passing fad, why it is poised to change the game in beauty formulation, and why we are likely to see some mind-blowing innovations in the coming years

COVER STORY: ​An all-in-one solution for O/W systems

Consumer trends in oil-in-water (O/W) beauty products are increasingly driven by a demand for natural and sustainable ingredients.

Taking the long view

John Paro is CEO of personal care ingredient and industrial chemicals maker Hallstar. Here, in conversation with editor Tim Probert, John – SCI America’s 2024 Chemical Industry Medallist for lifetime contribution - imparts his wisdom gained from four decades of experience with the Chicago, Illinois-based company

Nine myths about managing regulations

Traceone explains how technology has advanced to the point where it can quiet the regulations noise with cross-vertical chemical and cosmetics PLM workflows

Upcycled ingredients: where the future lies

Smink Laboratories looks at whether the cosmetics industry has reached a point where it needs to define upcycling precisely and deeply explore the innovation it could offer

Second-generation water-based insect repellents

Chemian Technology describes next-generation insect repellent actives, derived from renewable, ethically sourced and sustainable feedstocks, which are offering insect repellent producers a clinically proven COSMOS -certified alternative to established synthetic materials

Has biotin still yet to deliver some secrets?

Biotin has gained commercial popularity for its claimed benefits on healthy hair and nail growth yet there is limited research to support its effectiveness. For the first time, Biosyntia demonstrates the effect of biotin on endogen ceramide production

Navigating EU cosmetics sustainability legislation

Ensuring compliance requires significant money, time, and effort from suppliers and manufacturers, as AAK Personal Care explains

Deodorant actives: bridging the development gap

Symrise presents ex vivo and in vivo data that demonstrates the ability of propanediol caprate to significantly reduce sweat malodour. It also provides proof that the developmental gap between in vitro and in vivo studies can be bridged.

Development prospects of vegan collagen

Chinese ingredient maker Jinbo Bio-Pharma explains the necessity to develop bio-fermented vegan collagen for personal care formulations

How to design sustainable personal care products

Sagentia Innovation offers practical tips for the design and development of sustainable formulations that deliver commercial benefits.

Dual protection against oxidative stress

Oxidative stress is a major factor influencing skin ageing and the degradation of cosmetic products. German personal care ingredient manufacturer Cosphatec describes a tocopherol/carnosic acid blend that has been found to protect both the skin and a cosmetic formulation

Reef-safe sunscreen: a formulator’s perspective

Indian consultants Bregma Science examines the impact of sunscreen ingredients on coral reefs and the concept of ‘reef safe’ sunscreens. The article is designed to assist formulators designing sunscreens with new claims and certifications

Vegan kefir: a daily companion for skin care

CLR presents the findings of in vitro, ex vivo and in vivo studies into a vegan fermented skin care active ingredient designed to help skin maintain its oxidative balance and enhance its self-defence mechanisms

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