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Bitter is better: new way to soothe sensitive skin
Lipoid Kosmetik has combined bitter andrographolide from Andrographis paniculata leaves and sweet glycyrrhetinic acid from Glycyrrhiza glabra roots to reduce inflammatory responses
Marine saccharides: recovering ageing skin
Microalgae Solutions describes the richness and diversity of marine saccharides obtained by a novel patented blue biotechnology
Upcycled active for hair greying prevention
Mibelle Biochemistry explains its anti-hair greying essence that stimulates melanin synthesis and protects melanocytes from stress-induced malfunction
Food-upcycled emulsifiers for clean beauty
In response to the latest trends where sustainability, ethics and cleanliness concepts merge, Kalichem has developed a range of food-upcycled emulsifiers
Radiance unleashed with hectorite tech
Elementis has launched a hectorite skin glow gel offering a proprietary and unique blend of well-known skin care actives with proven benefits
Tackling conspicuous pores from start to finish
CLR explains its new ingredient designed to reduce the visibility of the pores on their face with a milder solution than traditional methods
Suppliers’ Day: reimagining renewal and wellness
A look ahead to the New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists’ Suppliers’ Day, which takes place on 2-3 May in New York City
Interview: Making your own
Formula Botanica CEO Lorraine Dallmeier talks the latest industry trends, her courses and gives tips for prospective formulators
Novel cosmetic ingredient for oral hygiene
Symrise has developed a liquid blend combination of phenylpropanol, o-cymen-5-ol, and decylene glycol is a modern cosmetic hygiene ingredient that provides significant antimicrobial efficacy for oral care products
Red kapok flower extract for intimate care
Laboratoires Expanscience explains how its red kapok flower extract ingredient is suitable for intimate care via a clinical study that demonstrated its protective effect on vaginal flora and on comfort
Biotechnologies opening new beauty possibilities
Seppic demonstrates the advantages in terms of phytochemistry and efficacy on cosmetic products derived from biotechnologies such as plant cell culture and small and rare macroalgae culture
The beauty of biodesign: new frontier for collagen
Geltor examines the use of biodesign to make it possible to produce vegan human collagen that is 100% animal free, halal, safe, highly soluble in water, colourless, odourless, and non-GMO, as well as certified readily biodegradable and USDA BioPreferred certifiable
The dawn of designed enzymatic biopolymers
IFF Health & Biosciences has been working on a biocatalysis process to enable development of tailored polysaccharides. This innovation – Designed Enzymatic Biopolymers (DEB) – gives rise to a new-to-the-world class of alpha-glucan polysaccharides from the enzymatic polymerization of glucose from sucrose with controlled morphology and structure
The role of lipid peroxidation in skin health
UK start-up Kutanios explains how the protective effect of high-density lipoproteins (HDL, commonly known as ‘good’ cholesterol) against heart disease could be transferred to skincare via peptides that protect against the toxic effects of lipid peroxides
Raspberry multifunctional for sustainable benefits
This article concentrates on Ashland’s raspberry multifunctional ingredient, which enables formulators to implement a sound preservation strategy and to substantiate secondary claims based on consistent in-depth analysis
Signposting career opportunities in cosmetics
Many people working in the sector say the pathways into jobs and careers in the cosmetics and beauty industry were not well described or signposted during their formative education. Dr Gillian Westgate of Cosmetics Cluster UK sets about trying to find out why and what could be done
Novel natural fine wax powders for boosting SPF
Micro Powders, Inc. has found that by micronizing select natural waxes, multiple benefits in sun care formulations can be achieved, including boosting SPF in both organic and inorganic sunscreens
Naturals: why chemical composition matters
When we taste a naturally-derived product such as coffee or olive oil, we may have a different sensorial experience based on the product’s origin and its processing. Malbec wine produced in Argentina may taste similar to Malbec wine produced in California but not identical. Olive oil from Greece does not have the same sensorial profile as that from Tuscany.
Barcelona poised to bring formulations to life
The international personal care ingredients community will come together in Barcelona, Spain this month when the world’s leading personal ingredients show, in-cosmetics Global, returns to offer unrivalled opportunities for attendees to network, source ingredients and share insights
Green marks and green scores: a guide
Barbara Olioso of The Green Chemist Consultancy examines the various beauty standards available on the market, including COSMOS, Natrue and the EU Ecolabel, as well as new scoring initiatives by big brands on the scene: the Eco Beauty Score, the Green Score and the Green Impact Index
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