FUNCTIONAL INGREDIENTS ARTICLES

Novel topical formulations respectful of the skin microbiome paired with supplements targeting the gut microbiome could be skin care’s future, explain Dejour Waite and Giorgio Dell’Acqua of the New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists

Use of microfibrillated cellulose and its derivatives to stabilise oil-in-water systems can offer benefits over traditional emulsifiers, as Sappi explains

P2 Science describes a new fragrance enhancer derived from renewable sources using a process based on the principles of green chemistry. Using gas chromatography measurements and sensory observations, the article shows that this material prolongs the duration of fragrance perception more than competitive alternatives

While consumers desire natural products, they can also prefer the sensory and aesthetics of traditional synthetic products. Here, Lubrizol presents a polymer that offers sustainable characteristics to meet the growing demands of the market coupled with the performance attributes customers expect from synthetic rheology modifiers

Italian active maker Kalichem describes a novel active designed from the need imposed by modern trends to adapt to the standards of eco-sustainability, biodegradability and selection of clean sources in a critical category of raw materials, like surfactants

Surfactants are an essential component of a wide variety of formulations across personal care, home care, cosmetics, and industrial applications. They are prevalent in the personal care products we choose and even the packaged goods we eat.

Berg + Schmidt describes a new ingredient for natural and globally approved oil gels, transforming textures and new playful concepts

Tapping its J-Beauty expertise, Kao Chemicals Europe unveils a cholesteryl ester with a skin biomimetic structure and a low melting point, and with moisturizing and repairing properties

Shell discusses the findings of a global survey on changing consumer demands and preferences for personal care products in terms of their performance and sustainability credentials