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First impressions are everything so having a healthy, balanced complexion is a must. It is a challenge every person confronts, no matter their age. Imperfections come in many different forms; whether they are under-eye circles, beauty marks, or simply lacklustre skin, we all have them and handle them in our own, sometimes novel, ways. ReGeniStemTM Brightening is the latest skin care active from Lonza to tackle your imperfections. Designed to brighten skin and even skin tone without irritation, it is a new solution for truly beautiful skin.

in-cosmetics Asia 2014 was heralded a great success by visitors, exhibitors and organisers. More than 6,595 visitors from across Asia and further afield attended the show, with over 400 suppliers from 28 countries.

The 8th edition of the Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) trade show will take place at the Guangzhou Poly World Trade Center from 12-14 March 2015. The show is expecting to occupy 23,000 m2 of exhibition space, with 400 exhibitors from 20 different countries and territories

Skin is a large and complex tissue where the orchestrated actions of resident cells are necessary to support its structural and metabolic integrity. Cells of the epidermis (mainly keratinocytes) play a role in protecting from environmental stress such as UV exposure, mechanical damage and pro-oxidative attacks. Perhaps more importantly, top layers of the epidermis along with a lipid-rich intercellular matrix form the skin barrier.

The sea has always been an immense source of precious materials, nutrients and inspiration to humanity as a whole. Throughout the centuries mankind has turned to the sea to obtain products to sustain its life and its evolution.

Pollution and other external factors like UV rays have a severe damaging effect on the skin and its aspect, which is becoming a major widespread concern. The formation of reactive species is one of the consequences that leads to oxidative stress and DNA damage, as well as protein and lipid alteration. The appearance of the skin worsens as a result, so an effective scavenger of reactive species is necessary to prevent premature ageing and protect from external aggressors. Lipotec proposes a powerful topical antioxidant that quenches ROS and RNS, efficiently protecting cells from pollution and UV damage.

The human skin is a multi-functional organ. It provides protection against numerous environmental factors and, among others, regulates the body temperature and water balance. The outer layer of the skin, the stratum corneum (SC), mainly consists of lipids (ceramides, cholesterol, fatty acids), proteins (filaggrin) and differentiated keratinocytes collectively which form a hydrophobic and antimicrobial barrier.1

The industry has never had so many functional materials to ensure that every day is a ‘good hair day’. The reason why we talk about bad hair days is because starting the day with unmanageable hair can completely ruin a person’s mood for the whole day, because when hair looks ‘wrong’, everyone notices.

Moisturising is one of the basic requirements of personal care product consumers, yet it is also an area seen as unfulfilled by a large proportion of people. Dry skin is extremely common, and can be caused by multiple factors, from air pollution and washing, to vitamin deficiencies and air conditioning.

This month, the cosmetic industry from Asia and beyond will convene in Bangkok at the BITEC, Halls 101-103 in the Thai capital. For three days, formulators will have the opportunity to meet and discuss directly with ingredients manufacturers in order to better understand the latest innovations in the marketplace. Personal Care magazine will be in attendance at the show, on stand D70. We look forward to seeing you there.

This month, the cosmetic industry from Asia and beyond will convene in Bangkok at the BITEC, Halls 101-103 in the Thai capital. For three days, formulators will have the opportunity to meet and discuss directly with ingredients manufacturers in order to better understand the latest innovations in the marketplace. Personal Care magazine will be in attendance at the show, on stand D70. We look forward to seeing you there.

A line-up of acclaimed speakers was behind the success of the first South Korea International Conference, from the organisers of in-cosmetics Asia.

Making Cosmetics is a free-to-attend exhibition and series of 70+ technical seminars and workshops that brings an essential focus to the many different types of people working in the personal care market.

The sun delivers energy as electromagnetic radiation, characterised by specific wavelengths. The spectrum of the electromagnetic radiation emitted by the sun and able to reach the Earth’s surface ranges between 290 and 300 nm.

The Society of Cosmetic Scientists has packed SCS Formulate with more content than ever before. From 11-12 November 2014 at the Ricoh Arena, visitors will be able to take advantage of 26+ hours of content.

In 2015 in-cosmetics celebrates its 25th anniversary in Barcelona on 14-16 April, marking a major milestone in the show’s history. More than 680 exhibitors including Ashland, BASF, Bayer, and Merck are set to use the show as a launch pad for their innovations, as thousands of professionals come together to discuss the most important trends and challenges in the personal care industry.

Consumers want smooth, even-toned skin that expresses youth and beauty, despite their age. However, as skin ages, it can become blotchy or develop uneven, dark spots, upsetting its natural uniformity and radiance. As a result, truly effective skin lightening (also referred to as whitening) formulations continue to be in high demand. As noted by Mintel:

Communication between cells within a certain skin layer, but also across various skin layers and between different skin cell types, is imperative for the proper function of skin.

The unique short-chain ceramide caprooyl phytosphingosine (trade name Sphingokine NP) was found to stimulate the cross-talk between different cells throughout the skin, resulting in visibly plumped and reshaped skin.

A press release1 was issued by the European Commission in Brussels on 26 September 2014 restricting the use of three preservatives in cosmetic products. The commission stated the restrictions: “further strengthened the protection of consumers, in particular babies and young children.”

The global oral care market was estimated by Mintel at US$30.5 billion in 2013 and is estimated to grow around 5% annually over the next five years.1