FEATURE ARTICLES

Natural oils have become a common additive to personal care products. They fit the definition of natural, sustainable and can be renewable and even organic. While these classifications are sometimes unclear in meaning, the reason we formulate with a particular oil is often just as obscure.

Waxes and butters play a significant role in the textural qualities of many personal care products.

Biomimetics is a cutting edge technology platform that involves the concept of taking inspiration from nature; its models, systems and processes and exploiting them to meet consumer demands.

Interest in natural and sustainable personal care products continues to grow. According to Mintel Corp and Kline’s report, the natural cosmetics market reported sales of over US$30 million globally, increasing 10% in 2014.1,2

Dandruff, also referred to as seborrheic dermatitis in its more severe form, can be described as a chronic scaling of the scalp and is found in a high proportion of the global population at one time or another. Inflammation and itching are more often seen in severe forms.

For many years, shampoos and conditioners have maintained their position as a basic hair care step for cleansing and smoothing. However, instead of simply relying on shampoo and conditioners to respond to their hair-type needs, consumer interest is changing and so is the complexity of individual hair care routines.

Lip products have been used since ancient times in order to enhance the appearance of the face. They impart colour and gloss to the lips, and re-define the outline of the lips.

in-cosmetics will be returning to Seoul, South Korea, on the 6-7 July this year for the second edition of in-cosmetics Korea.

Use of marine products, especially as cosmetic ingredients has been growing in the past thirty years and will grow much more in the near future.

According to the current Cosmetic Regulation EC 1223/2009 a cosmetic product made available on the market should be safe for human health when used under normal or reasonably foreseeable conditions of use.

Consumers and, increasingly, the global cosmetics market are currently focusing on hydrating skin care products containing natural ingredients of controlled origin.

Lipoid Kosmetik AG was founded in 1972 under the name Cosmetochem for the purpose of manufacturing botanical extracts for the cosmetics market.

Deep eutectic solvents probably evolved very early in the history of living organisms and may reflect a fundamental component of the chemistry of life.

Consumers and formulators of personal care products continue to prefer more natural and sustainable ingredient options, but will not compromise on price or performance for natural ingredients.1

While styling waxes are experiencing a growth in popularity, many consumers are looking for a more natural, matte finish to the styled hair.

Men’s grooming has steadily become a more significant area of the industry over the past few years. Several times in the past it has been touted as being the next big thing, but in fact has flattered to deceive.

The annual Fragrance Forum 2015 ‘Our Fragrant World’ held at The Royal Society in London in October and opened with IFRA UK director welcoming guests and introducing the Chairman of the Association and of the first of three sessions, Jonathan Gray.

The impact of consumer products on the world’s oceans has never been more present in people’s minds.

As all formulators know, the challenge of creating an emulsion in cosmetic science is to achieve maximum stability combined with superior sensoriality. It is not enough to make a totally stable cream if the rheology or the feel of the product is wrong.

Helichrysum italicum is a flowering plant of the Asteraceae family. The plant produces essential oil from its blossoms which is used for medicinal purposes including antiinflammatory, fungicidal and astringent properties.