Ingredients & formulation
Oily actives: the innovation dynamics of Oléos
Just two years after its creation, the Oléos company (8 employees, a turnover of 640,000 euros in 2012, with a positive net result) known...
Preservatives: Methylisothiazolinone blamed for its allergenic effects
Dermatological consultations resulting from allergic reactions due to the presence of Methylisothiazolinone (MIT) in cosmetics are rising...
New konjac-based dermal filler active to correct wrinkles
BASF Beauty Creations has launched a new dermal filler to correct the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. This active combines...
In-Cosmetics Asia opens its doors in a booming market
Innovation will be more than ever under the spotlight at the In-Cosmetics Asia tradeshow, which opens its doors today in Bangkok,...
CPKelco launches two grades of y-polyglutamic acid with broadened functionalities
CPKelco, one of the world leaders in hydrocolloids has launched on the cosmetic market a new natural polymer, Aquamax™, γ-polyglutamic...
BYK-Gardner: measuring the material effects
BYK-Gardner has developed several solutions to facilitate the evaluation of colour cosmetics with special effects. A definite practical...
Formulation of sunscreens: the right balance
In between requests for high sun protection factors (SPF), the necessary photostability of product, the research for pleasant sensory...
Anti-aging: Laboratories target glycation
Speaking of glycation, equals to going back to a theme that emerged about twenty years ago in cosmetics but which is nonetheless not...
SEPPIC translates trends into cosmetic formulas
SEPPIC, together with the Carlin International style agency, has identified two major Fall/Winter 2013-2014 trends. The specialty...
Impact Colors: staying ahead of the competition!
You certainly know Impact Colors. Four years of existence, one would be tempted to say "only", but an exponential growth for this U.S....
