RECENT FEATURE ARTICLES
To dye for! - A natural colouration booster
Rahn presents the hair dye performance benefits of Radicare-Eco, an antioxidant based on rosmarinic acid from lemon balm, barley grass and α-glucosyl hesperidin
A new olfactive expression for wood
Eurofragance has launched L’Âme du Bois, a new ingredient that provides olfactive expression to woody notes while offering interesting properties to fragrance compositions
Esters: Twisting towards ultimate sensoriality
Roelmi HPC article presents a range of sensorial emollient agents developed by circular economy and upcycling methods through different Mediterranean-based supply chains
Benefits of azelaic acid from high oleic sunflower oil
Azeco explains how it is now possible to formulate cosmetic products for both skin and hair care with a bio-based, multi-action azelaic acid active obtained by sustainable processes without using ozone
Sun care: skin microbiota surprises once more
Gobiotics describes a pioneer study that follows the evolution of the skin microbiota during sun exposure
Cyclic-free resin blend emulsion for skin care
AB Specialty Silicones evaluates the longwear performance of its resin blend and resin blend emulsions in skin care applications by testing their transfer resistance
Working with TiO2 UV filters in powder form
Croda Europe reveals the findings of a study of emollients mixed with different titanium dioxide powders, each optimised to provide a different sun care-relevant claim
Apply liberally: challenging sunscreen misconceptions
A review of the latest Sun Protection Conference in London explores whether certain conventional views about sunscreen are misplaced
Camellia japonica: Protecting from pollution
Clariant Active Ingredients extols the antipollution virtues of Camellia japonica - one of the most famous flowers in Korea, where it is known as dongbaek
Natural Ectoin: Protecting against air pollution
Germany’s bitop explains how its natural Ectoin multifunctional active ingredient protects against skin damage from air pollution
The four pillars of sustainable beauty
Formula Botanica CEO Lorraine Dallmeier sets out her four key principles of truly sustainable personal care: using fewer resources, circularity, green and home/local
April in Paris: Sustainability de rigueur at in-cos Global
New editor Tim Probert wraps up developments and new product launches at in-cosmetics Global 2022 in Paris
COVER STORY: New formats take lead in water-free formulations
The rising focus around eco-conscious formulations, naturally-based ingredients and recycling options has been intensified by the climate change movement and the impact of declining resources. We are seeing a focus on refillables, compostables, reusables, solid formats, upcycled ingredients and better transparency.
Ocean bloom: A sustainable opportunity
Consultant Dr Barbara Olioso introduces CarbonWave’s SeaBalance 2000 from sargassum seaweed
Citriodiol: A naturally sourced insect repellent
Citrefine introduces a new formulation that addresses demand for natural repellents
Zinc oxide: Winning choice for a sunscreen UV filter
The formulator may be able to eliminate a thickening agent from sunscreens by using zinc oxide
Marine holobionts: Novel multi-functionals
Holobiont extracts are a unique natural source of molecules for the production of multifunctional ingredients with biotic effects, say Microalgae Solutions
Marine minerals in the dermal matrisome
Research at Oriel Marine has highlighted the beneficial effect of deep-sea minerals on the skin
Synbiotic skin care with Bacillus spores
What are the benefits and challenges related to live probiotic strains and prebiotics in cosmetic products?
A collagen alternative from acacia trees
Lipoid Kosmetik’s PhytoCollagen represents a functional equivalent to animal-derived collagen
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