FEATURE ARTICLES

Anti-pollution effect: a complex claim objectivation

Since the pandemic, antiviral claims have become part of the anti-pollution trend. Here we discover the growing range of ways to test anti-pollution claims.a

The natural solution for damaged and curly hair

Curly hair needs specific treatment to look after its physical attributes Cobiosa have developed a natural ingredient to achieve this.

Marine algae goes skin deep

Biotechnology is making a big impact on the way ingredients are being developed sustainably for cosmetics, food and pharma.

Nature-derived texturiser offers ocean of opportunity

Seaweed can be a source of natural texturisers for the personal care industry and here Cargill explains how they produce their ingredients sustainably

Powerful marine active corrects dark spots

Givaudan’s marine active delivers a natural way to reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation issues.

A CBD hybrid with enhanced flexibility

CBD is big news, but it can present challenges in formulations. Gelest has solved some of the problems, as shown in this article.

How R&D data can create new digital services

Here we discover how R&D-based companies can make the most of their wealth of data and develop digital services

Algae-derived active for sensitive skin

Able to withstand extreme conditions, this algae can also help sensitive skin by modulating Able to withstand extreme conditions, this algae can also help sensitive skin by modulating four factors.four factors.

A comforting hug for sensitive skin

BASF reveal a Japanese algae extract that promotes the release of oxytocin that improves mood and soothes sensitive skin.

Ingredients Focus: formulating for mildness

More people are claiming to have sensitive skin and this has only been exacerbated by the ongoing pandemic. Here we select some ingredients for milder formulations.

INTERVIEW: Tony O'Lenick, Nascent Technologies

We speak to renowned expert, Tony O’Lenick, about the use of silicones and how to better educate industry and consumers.

The under-eye area: one of our greatest challenges

The area around the eye has skin which is incredibly delicate and can display dark circles, impacting appearance quite dramatically. CLR offer a powerful natural complex to ensure this area has the best possible visual aspect.

Genderless cosmetics with gender-specific efficacy

While genderless cosmetics are increasingly popular, it is still important to respect the skin needs of individuals regardless of their gender or age. Rahn explore this concept with their new active ingredient.

Sunflower wax: a powerful natural structurant

Natural waxes can deliver rich and luxurious structure to formulations, and sunflower wax can outperform many of the other popular choices, as explained by Koster Keunen.

The new cosmetic green deal

Gattefossé present the benefits of their advanced natural emulsifier which offers immediate and long-lasting moisturisation to skin.

Introducing a new hair care superhero

Hair products are increasingly needing to offer multifunctionality. To help here, Lubrizol have developed a hair colouring concept which offers styling benefits.

The beauty of living spontaneously

Hair products are increasingly needing to offer multifunctionality. To help here, Lubrizol have developed a hair colouring concept which offers styling benefits.

Ingredients that deliver natural styling at its best

The range of ingredients available to formulators looking to create natural styling products has grown considerably. Azelis discuss their choices for effective natural styling products.

Ingredients focus: natural and multifunctional styling

Modern hair styling formulations now need to deliver much more than just hold. Here we round up the latest ingredients that offer natural, sustainable and multifunctional benefits to formulators.

“Classic” biophysical methods for hair & scalp

Testing hair and scalp product efficacy needs accurate testing equipment and study design. Courage & Khazaka give an in-depth overview of the options

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