The website of Personal Care Global

RECENT FEATURE ARTICLES

Developing a ‘cold process’ mineral UV filter sunscreen

Specialty chemical group SNF has developed a sunscreen formulation that not only benefits consumers but also the environment. This high SPF index, mineral-based formulation was developed using a process with no heat

Uncovering Asia-Pacific beauty secrets in Bangkok

in-cosmetics Asia, the leading event in the Asia-Pacific region for personal care ingredients, returns to BITEC in Bangkok on 1-3 November. Taking place in Thailand for the first time since the pandemic, the event provides a platform to connect the regional and global personal care industry

Vitamin B12 – more than just a colourant

Royal DSM outlines three studies involving its cosmetic form of vitamin B12 - Vitamin B12 Cryst - which is produced through a biotech process involving non-GMO bacterial fermentation

The anti-ageing efficacy of cranberry biopeptides

Natural biopeptides have the capacity to act transversally on several biological targets in the fight against the cutaneous disorders induced by ageing. Silab has developed a natural anti- ageing active ingredient, purified to 95% in natural biopeptides from a co-product of the cranberry, sourced from a responsible and traceable supply

Using natural emulsifiers for innovative cosmetics

Natura-Tec demonstrates the benefits of several natural emulsifiers that offer higher moisturising effects and beautiful textures for end-products while meeting ecofriendly and sustainable expectations

Restoring skin with a novel Ca2+ delivery system

Mibelle Biochemistry presents the use of a calcium ion vector system as a new and superior approach to treat a damaged barrier present in diabetic, aged, or atopic skin

Interview: Tatiana Kalman, head of BASF Personal Care Europe

Tatiana talks to Personal Care Global editor Tim Probert about how the world’s biggest seller of personal care ingredients plans to stay ahead of the chasing pack

COVER STORY: Making formulations more natural with Natrathix

Manufacturers of skin care products have long struggled to replace traditional synthetic ingredients. Synthetic rheology modifiers such as carbomer have traditionally been used to thicken and stabilize skin care emulsions efficiently with appealing aesthetics, while natural rheology modifiers typically have poor aesthetics, making it difficult to create the natural, sustainable formulations consumers want.

Novel active ingredient to restore facial harmony

Lubrizol Life Science has identified a new mechanism by which psychological stress can damage the skin, and demonstrated that a new biotechnological active ingredient can reverse this damage

Caesalpinia spinosa for skin ageing protection

Cobiosa looks at Caesalpinia spinosa, also known as Tara or Peruvian carob, a native species of Peru that is widely distributed in Latin America

Benefits of biotechnically fermented ingredients

As the skin microbiome has become more prevalent, so too has the use of fermented products, probiotics and yeast as skin care ingredients, as Kim Cervino of Opia Nova LLC explains

Technological innovation in Indian sandalwood oil

Indian sandalwood oil’s role as an active beauty ingredient is only scratching the surface of what it can truly offer, says Quintis Sandalwood

The benefits of recycled silicone polymers

Alexander Selig of CHT explains how the German firm was able to create and develop a process to use monomers made from silicone waste to bring them back into a high-quality polymer

Catering to skincare needs with hectorite clay

Elementis explores how a small quaternary treatment allows hectorite to bring multiple benefits to the oil phase of a formulation while remaining up to 99% naturally-derived

Bridging the gap in the textured hair care market

Partnering with internal employees and technical experts, Dow has developed a set of six unique formulations designed to provide benefits to highly textured hair

Yeast ferment extract for a healthy scalp

BASF has harnessed the power of a yeast ferment extract created by nature and from nature: rapeseed oil and sugar are fermented by the yeast Starmerella bombicola

Sustainable alternative to viscous silicones

Seppic has launched a hydrogenated polyfarnesene-based hair care ingredient as a sustainable alternative to viscous silicones

Alginates from seaweed for natural textures

Algaia, the first brown seaweed processor in France, looks at alginates from fresh laminaria seaweed harvested sustainably on the seabed in the Iroise Sea off the Breton coast

Clean beauty natural deodorant formulations

Clariant explains how the combination of Velsan CGE and CareMag D can satisfy the most important requirements of actual consumers oriented to Clean Beauty deodorants without compromising the performance and skin homeostasis

Fucoidan: Where science meets sustainability

Advanced green chemistry technologies have placed novel seaweed extracts at the forefront of science and sustainability, says Marinova

Upcoming Events

in-cosmetics Korea 2023

Hall C, Coex, Seoul, South Korea
12 - 14 July 2023

IFSCC 2023

Barcelona International Convention Centre
4 - 7 September

in-cosmetics Latin America 2023

Expo Center Norte, Sao Paulo
27 - 28 September

Cosmetorium 2023

Palau de Congressos de Barcelona
18 - 19 October

California Chapter Suppliers’ Day 2023

Long Beach Convention Center
25 - 26 October

SEPAWA 2023

Estrel Congress Center, Berlin
25 - 27 October

Access the latest issue of Personal Care Magazine on your mobile device together with an archive of back issues.

Download the FREE Personal Care Magazine app from your device's App store

Upcoming Events

in-cosmetics Korea 2023

Hall C, Coex, Seoul, South Korea
12 - 14 July 2023

IFSCC 2023

Barcelona International Convention Centre
4 - 7 September

in-cosmetics Latin America 2023

Expo Center Norte, Sao Paulo
27 - 28 September

Cosmetorium 2023

Palau de Congressos de Barcelona
18 - 19 October

California Chapter Suppliers’ Day 2023

Long Beach Convention Center
25 - 26 October

SEPAWA 2023

Estrel Congress Center, Berlin
25 - 27 October

Access the latest issue of Personal Care Magazine on your mobile device together with an archive of back issues.

Download the FREE Personal Care Magazine app from your device's App store

Step Communications Ltd, Step House, North Farm Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN2 3DR
Tel: 01892 779999 Fax: 01892 616177
www.step-communications.com
© 2023 Step Communications Ltd. Registered in England. Registration Number 3893025