RECENT FEATURE ARTICLES
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
COVER STORY: Natura-Tec’s solutions for global wellbeing
The senses connect us to life; they allow us to perceive the world around us. Today, to the five main senses: hearing, smell, taste, touch and sight, we can add two new fundamental considerations: intuition and the sense of others. That is to say the meaning of life and the ability to become aware of our environment and evolve according to its criteria.
INTERVIEW: Moving with the times
Isabel Almiro do Vale is global marketing and strategy director for personal care at Dow. Based in Horgen, Switzerland, Isabel joined Dow four years ago having previously worked for L’Oréal and Procter & Gamble. Here, she talks to editor Tim Probert about the US giant’s strategy, sustainability and the latest global trends
Sustainable bioactive for pro-ageing skin care
DSM has developed an anti-ageing active ingredient made from an Edelweiss ( Aomori Hiba ) extract. It is cultivated between 1000 metres and 1500 metres altitude in the Swiss Alps, ensuring a maximum content of active compounds such as leontopodic acid and flavonoids (luteolin and apigenin derivatives)
How formulations are advancing hair care
Advancements in the hair care industry have been a few steps behind those in skin care and other areas of the personal care sector for some time. However, as today’s consumers become more educated on the topic of active ingredients, they have started to become dissatisfied with merely functional hair care products, explains Jennifer Hermitage of Cornelius Group.
Preservative effects of hinokitiol with levulinic acid
Greenpharma of France explains the benefits of its award-winning ingredient, Hinoline C, a bio-inspired preservation system based on the association of two natural compounds hinokitiol and levulinic acid. The products are made from the upcycling of Aomori Hiba sawdust and sugar canes
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