FEATURE ARTICLES

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.

Antiperspirants are one of the most widely-used products under the personal care umbrella. These products enjoy daily use across all income sectors and by both men and women.

As technical people we want our formulations to be governed by clear technical rules and to use simple concepts to organise our world. If we organise our world according to simple definitions,1 we would observe:

Personal care is one of the most attractive sectors for the chemical industry. Global sales of finished products are approaching $300 billion at the retail level, realising global growth of at least 4.6% per year over the past five years (2004-09).

Age, stress, sun, hormonal changes; there are multiple reasons for pigmentation disorders, which are also drivers of the global boom experienced by skin lightening products.

For years the beauty industry has touted the men’s grooming market’s growth prospects. Despite rising interest in personal appearance among men and a greater acceptability of using products such as skin care, over the last three years the UK’s £484 million men’s grooming market has grown only marginally.

For cosmetic enterprises in China, 2010 was a very turbulent year, because of the rapid and controversial changes on cosmetic regulations, well-publicised and broadly implicative quality issues and related product testing and inspection issues.

The skin has evolved to be a protective barrier; impermeable to water substances above 0.4 nm and lipid based substances much above 30 nm.

The hydrolipidic film covers the surface of the skin and actively contributes to the skin surface smoothness and the skin barrier function. We have developed a biomimetic ingredient of the hydrolipidic film as per its fatty acid profile.

The use of oats in skin care dates back to around 2000 BC in Egypt and the Arabian Peninsula. In various forms (food, tea, baths), oats were used to treat insomnia, anxiety and skin conditions including eczema, burns and other inflammatory eruptions.

Oleosomes are naturally-occurring, specialised organelles found within seeds in which plants store energy in the form of oil.

SCS Formulate returned to the Ricoh Arena for a second time and once again built on the previous year’s visitor figures, indicating this event is showing no sign of slowing its expansion.

Ten years ago, few people would have linked cosmetics with rainforest destruction. Now, consumers are increasingly aware of the presence of palm oil in their products, and the environmental damage caused by rapid expansion of the palm industry.

The use of conditioning polymers for attributes such as hair smoothness, feel, and static control has become a norm in hair care products designated for daily use. With the decline in the use of 2-in-1 shampoos, preference for a total care system is increasing.

Microspheres, typically defined as spherical microparticles between 1 micron and 1000 microns (1 mm) in diameter, have been widely used in personal care and the cosmetics industry over the past decade.

Ageing may be regarded as a cellular process that, partly genetically determined, is influenced by endogenous and exogenous wear and tear.

This paper summarises the essential points behind emulsion theory which can help the formulator in his or her approach to preparing stable creams and lotions for use in personal care products.