FEATURE ARTICLES
COP-26: Sustainable cosmetics on show
Natura-Tec participated at COP-26 to demonstrate a sustainable, responsible and forward-looking collaborative approach within the cosmetics industry
Avocado polyphenols for dark circles and eye bags
In vitro studies have demonstrated the biological activity of avocado extract with high polyphenol content in a key area of eye care and these have been confirmed by two clinical studies
Transforming a botanical with sub-critical water
Lipotec has developed an extract of the ‘resurrection plant’ and transformed it using sub-critical water technology to generate a novel active ingredient
Opacity, viscosity, structure or body
Koster Keunen’s waxes are indicated for use in all cosmetic formulations, and their different properties allow cosmetic formulators to control the outcome of their finished formulas
Hydroalcoholic hand sanitisers in the COVID era
The use of hydroalcoholic hand sanitisers has turned into a necessary part of our personal care routine and our daily life.
Personal care hygiene, now and forever?
The early days of pandemic saw a huge spike in online discussions about the importance of hygiene. What is the current thinking two years on?
Hand sanitisers for COVID protection and more
The editor, Dr Andrew Warmington, reports from the in-cosmetics Formulation summit in London last November
COVER STORY: Natural, waterless & sustainable hair products
Natura-Tec’s commitment to drive the CLEAN BEAUTY philosophy and to offer alternatives to synthetic products responds to this new consumer demand.
COVER STORY: Revitalise regeneration for anti-ageing effects
Regeneration is the innate capacity of living beings to repair themselves by the beneficial use of their own resources. Preserving this property is a key strategy for ageing well and in good health.
A biodegradable, broadspectrum antibacterial
Vertellus looks at an effective antibacterial agent that is applicable in a variety of formulations and has activity against many microorganisms
A single ingredient for all types of skin ageing
Incospharm’s Aquatide addresses multiple aspects of skin ageing, including inflamm-ageing, barri-ageing and sensiti-ageing
Skin anti-ageing properties of a microalga extract
Akott has developed a water-soluble extract of microalga for cosmetic applications using a sustainable and circular approach
Up close and personal with self-diagnostic tools
Bulldog and Revieve have launched the first Digital Skincare Advisor specifically for men’s products
Simple and clean men’s formulations
Kobo Products introduces formulations are green and clean, have short lists of ingredients, feel moisturising and lightweight, and are easy to apply and remove
Men or women: Creating dedicated products
Men need dedicated beauty products that are adapted to their specific needs. Seppic shares some case studies
Safety & effectiveness of fullerene cosmetics
The topical application of high-purity fullerenes has therapeutic effects on various oxidative stress disorders in the skin due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects
Unique textures via natural-derived modifiers
BASF Care Creations has combined two naturally occurring anionic polysaccharides to achieve a hydrogel that is similar in structure to carbomer
Transforming textures: Tagua nut seed powder
Currently in the personal care industry there is a huge demand for transforming textures. Brenntag Personal Care introduces some recent formulations based on the tagua nut
Sustainable bark extract illuminates your true self
Borēaline Aurora extract from the bark of the white pine tree is a new, sustainable and clinically tested active capable of improving skin complexion and luminosity through diverse complementary mechanisms, according to IFF and Lucas Meyer Cosmetics
A new PDO for multifunctional applications
DSM and Metex Nøøvista are offering a new, sustainable, cosmetic grade of 1,3-propanediol called Tilamar PDO with Nøøvista, which is the first cosmetic grade PDO to be sourced in the EU and transformed with a patented fermentation process
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17th Sun Protection Conference 2025
Royal College of Physicians, London
24 - 25 June 2025
in-cosmetics Korea 2025
COEX, Seoul
2nd - 4th July 2025