FEATURE ARTICLES

Organisms are constantly exposed to different stressful agents, which have led them to develop adaptation methods to deal with adverse environmental conditions that cause acute or chronic stress.

During pregnancy, a woman’s body undergoes substantial physiological changes. From the metabolism, positioning of the pelvis, to hormonal levels; there are few areas unaltered by the process of pregnancy, as the body adapts firstly to nurturing the unborn baby, then preparing to give birth, and finally nourishing the newborn.

Baby and children’s sunscreens are one of the fastest growing sectors within the sun protection market with more and more launches targeted at this age group. In the second half of 2010, 9% of sun care launches were targeted at children (similar to the previous period), and 5% at babies and toddlers (a 2% increase on the previous period) Mintel GNPD.

Healthy baby skin is often the envy of adults and is observably distinct in appearance, texture, and feel from adult skin. Physiological differences between baby and adult skin leave baby skin more vulnerable to environmental and biological stressors.

We often hear the term “nutricosmetic” and how it is an important market trend. By definition, a nutricosmetic is effectively a formulation taken orally that offers cosmetic benefits such as improving the condition and health of skin or hair.

The 2011 in-cosmetics in Milan was very much a global exhibition, taking in exhibitors and visitors from a wide variety of countries and continents to illustrate the shape of the cosmetics industry.

Boots was established in 1849 as a herbal medicine shop in Nottingham. Today, as part of Alliance Boots, the company has become one of the most influential retailers and product distributors in the personal care industry.

As products move with market forces and consumer perceptions drive changes, so innovation increases in importance – dominating product development and driving creativity of personal care products.

The 2011 in-cosmetics in Milan was very much a global exhibition, taking in exhibitors and visitors from a wide variety of countries and continents to illustrate the shape of the cosmetics industry.

In all cultures, hair has been important and it is a symbol of personality and status of the individual. Nowadays, external image is very important and hair greatly influences the result.

Zemea1 bio-derived propanediol, manufactured by DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products, can be used to replace petroleum based glycols such as propylene glycol (PG), butylene glycol (BG) or glycerin in cosmetic and personal care formulations.

New buzzwords are entering the market each day to catch the eye and ear of the consumer. After organic and ecological cosmetics we have been through different versions of natural cosmetics.

Tight competition within the skin care category has spurred on product development with many new skin care products at the forefront of technological and scientific advancement.

The decision of the ASEAN Cosmetic Association to host the inaugural Cosmetic Leaders Forum with the theme “Towards the ASEAN Economic Community” is indeed timely given the critical role of the private sector in driving ASEAN economic integration.

The very First Cosmetic Leaders Forum was organised by the ASEAN Cosmetics Association (ACA) in Singapore, 17 February 2011, with participation from over 100 executives of major companies of one of the most integrated industries in ASEAN: cosmetics.

in-cosmetics Asia returns to Bangkok from 2-4 November for the eighth instalment of this leading personal care ingredients show. It follows on from last year’s success when 4,691 visitors attended, beating all previous show records.

Nowadays, being able to keep a youthful appearance is a main concern for many people and expression wrinkles are the first visible sign that reminds us that our body is ageing.

Forty years ago, Croda was the first to bring cosmetic grade proteins to the industry launching a hydrolysed gelatin powder in 1971. Since then they have pioneered a range of firsts.

From the activity of B&T over the last 20 years we have collected vast knowledge of the effects of olive oil fatty acids on the skin showing positive benefits by reinforcing the effectiveness of the hydrolipidic film supporting the skin barrier function.

Neurolight.61 G is exploring an until now little studied approach in the treatment of pigmentary spots: the neuronal pathway. Highlighted by the Codif International laboratories, the role of the neuropeptide substance P in the exportation of melanin represents a new investigatory approach in the treatment of hyperpigmentation.