Product innovations

Anti-aging complex with convincing results

Content provided by Symrise | 18-Jun-2009 | Product Brochure

SymVital™ , launched by Symrise Life Essentials division, is a highly effective synergistic anti-aging complex with convincing data showing 250% endogenous...

Opuntia cactus: extreme comfort after shaving

Content provided by Mibelle Biochemistry | 12-Jun-2009 | Research Study

An ingredient, based on an extract of Opuntia cactus, was found to perform as a soothing and moisturizing active. Its efficacy was confirmed in clinical...

Publish your Technical Paper on this Website

Content provided by William Reed | 09-Jun-2009

Promote your company’s technical expertise towards decision makersPublish your Technical Paper on this website.Benefits:· 71% of industry professionals...

Naviance™ certified organic biopolymers

Content provided by Akzo Nobel | 03-Jun-2009 | White Paper

Naviance™ certified organic biopolymers are premium and functional alternatives to conventional formulating ingredients. Naviance™ biopolymers are certified...

The Nourishment Factor, Cococin

Content provided by Sabinsa, Innovating the Science of Cosmetics® | 03-Jun-2009 | White Paper

A proprietary process preserves the inherent goodness of coconut water in convenient powder form, for use in personal care products and oral supplementation....

Enhancing Ethnic Beauty with Effect Pigments

Content provided by Eckart: Effect Pigments | 29-May-2009 | Application Note

Light reflecting pigments such as PRESTIGE pearlescent pigments can be used to diminish some of the major concerns of ethnic skin. Formulators can benefit...

MIRAGE Borosilicate Pigments - Superior Effects for Decorative Cosmetics

Content provided by Eckart: Effect Pigments | 19-May-2009 | Application Note

MIRAGE pigments are based on innovative artificial borosilicate platelets with well-defined characteristics . Thanks to their excellent surface smoothness,...

A Symbiotic complex for the Ecology and Comfort of the skin by Solabia

Content provided by Solabia, Between Nature & Technology | 13-May-2009 | Research Study

Ecoskin® is an original and optimal symbiotic combination of ß-fructooligosaccharides (FOS) and α-glucooligosaccharides (GOS) in conjunction with inactivated...

Formulating Low pH Skin Care With Naturally Derived Ingredients

Content provided by Akzo Nobel | 12-May-2009 | Application Note

Naturally-derived thickening and stabilizing ingredients may be incorporated into formulations containing low pH actives. These ingredients are efficient...

Novel cosmetic solutions to master teenager and adult acne

Content provided by DSM Nutritional Products Europe Ltd. | 12-May-2009 | White Paper

A cosmetic solution to improve the appearance of acne skin of adolescents and adults is presented. The potential efficacy is maximized through the combination...

REGU®-CEA…relieve yourself from redness!

Content provided by Pentapharm: DSM Nutritional Products Ltd Branch Pentapharm | 07-May-2009 | Data Sheet

REGU®-CEA is a unique mixture of highly effective ingredients to fight the symptoms of rosacea and red skin. It reduces the surface of visible blood vessels...

Inimitable Eye Catchers for Decorative Cosmetics

Content provided by Eckart: Effect Pigments | 05-May-2009 | Application Note

MIRAGE pigments offer superior properties concerning the studied parameters such as color purity and gloss effects which are highly relevant for transparent...

EpiCalmin TCM – Superdefense by TCM

Content provided by Mibelle Biochemistry | 01-May-2009 | Product Presentation

In collaboration with an expert in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Mibelle Biochemistry developed a protective and soothing active called EpiCalmin TCM to...

PhytoTerra® Organic Baobab Oil

PhytoTerra® Organic Baobab Oil, a natural source of Omega-3, Omega-6 and Omega-9 fatty acids and Vitamin D, alleviates chronic dry skin and helps rebuild...

MPC™ - New hyaluronic acid boosting effect proven

Content provided by CLR – best Ingredients for first-rate cosmetics | 21-Apr-2009 | Research Study

MPC™ has been shown to strongly stimulate Hyaluronic acid, Collagen-1 and Fibronectin in the dermis, leading to strong and extremely fast firming, anti-wrinkle...

Phytosan™ K acts against UV-induced erythema and skin aging

Content provided by CLR – best Ingredients for first-rate cosmetics | 15-Apr-2009 | Research Study

Phytosan™ K has been shown to have a goal-oriented, fast and long-lasting approach towards UV radiation induced Thymine dimers, which makes this product...

Policosanol - Naturally Healthful From The Inside & Out

Content provided by Sabinsa, Innovating the Science of Cosmetics® | 14-Apr-2009 | White Paper

Found in plant waxes, Policosanol is a natural mix of higher aliphatic alcohols. As a nutritional intervention to support cardiovascular health and wellness,...

A new way of protecting skin from UV radiation

Content provided by Symrise | 10-Apr-2009 | Data Sheet

Consumer demand for cosmetic and medicinal skin care products is high. Studies have shown that SymHelios® 1031 shields the skin against harmful environmental...

Cosmetochem launches Herbasol® “All Organic” range

Content provided by Cosmetochem International Ltd. | 09-Apr-2009 | Product Brochure

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2nd SCS Annual Cosmetic Science Symposium

Content provided by Society of Cosmetic Scientists | 07-Apr-2009 | Product Brochure

The Society of Cosmetics Scientists is holding its Annual Cosmetic Science Symposium on the 17-19 May at the Belton Woods Hotel, near Grantham, UK. There...

Preventhelia - A pure concept that protects cells core from aging

Content provided by Lipotec | 07-Apr-2009 | Data Sheet

Lipotec launches Preventhelia™, a new tetrapeptide born from preventive cosmetics that not only protects cells from UV-induced DNA damage, but also is...

Optical Blurring

The ChronoSphere® Opticals product line is based on clear, coated microlens spheres that blend with skin’s natural pigments to build, amplify, and modify...

Enhancing on Hair Deposition of Silicone

Content provided by Akzo Nobel | 02-Apr-2009 | Data Sheet

Enhancing on Hair Deposition of SiliconeElfacos T 212 polyalkylene glycol derivative is an easy to handle liquid polymer with the unique ability to enhance...

The natural way to create advanced skin care products

Content provided by AAK | 01-Apr-2009 | Application Note

Developing natural skin care formulations to target sensitive and dry skin conditions is a challenge. But with AAK functional tools such as the lipophilic...

Cherry Powder

Content provided by Expanscience Cosmetic Active Ingredients | 31-Mar-2009 | Product Presentation

The sensuality of a little red fruit for gentle exfoliation A delectable exfoliant …Made by grinding the pits, cherry powder is a new, exfoliating ingredient...

SYN®-AKE

Content provided by Pentapharm: DSM Nutritional Products Ltd Branch Pentapharm | 30-Mar-2009 | Product Brochure

SYN®-AKE’s age-killing effect strongly reduces expression lines, which has been clinically proven. The synthetic tripeptide mimics the muscle-relaxing...

Botanical ingredients for a healthier look

Content provided by Indena: natural science for the personal care industry | 20-Mar-2009 | Product Brochure

As cosmetic products have to provide a “holistic well being”, phytoterapy science plays a leading role.Indena has discovered many new ingredients by studying...

Discover Australia with Outback Spirit™ Botanicals

Content provided by Cosmetochem International Ltd. | 20-Mar-2009 | Product Brochure

Outback Spirit™ Botanicals addresses many of the consumer wants/needs & resulting trends in personal care - ethical supply, traceability, purity, profound...

Developing "all natural" Personal Care Products

Content provided by Sabinsa, Our Innovation Is Your Answer® | 18-Mar-2009 | White Paper

Effective and safe natural alternatives to synthetic antimicrobial compounds and preservatives, find multifunctional applications in personal care products....

Triple S sensation: Silky, Smooth and Soft

Content provided by Interpolymer - Specialty Polymers for Improved Product Appearance, Performance and Cost | 17-Mar-2009 | Product Brochure

INTERPOLYMER introduces SYNTRAN PC 5500, a new skin conditioning polymer, to give skin care formulas an opulent and luxury feel as well as long wear, extreme...

Glycol Distearate vs. Pearlescent Pigments

Content provided by Eckart: Effect Pigments | 12-Mar-2009 | Research Study

Pearlescent pigments with small particle sizes can surpass standard pearlizing agents in surfactant systems in regard to the resulting opaqueness and pearl...

Ink not foil – Effect printing inks enhancing the global packaging industry

Content provided by Eckart: Effect Pigments | 11-Mar-2009 | Data Sheet

The demand for special effects in this market of packaging continues to grow, despite the economic downturn, the rise in raw material prices and the environmental...

FORMAX skin care & sunscreen from concepts to success

Content provided by Chemspeed Technologies AG | 04-Mar-2009 | Product Brochure

Stay competitive by faster and better mapping of both ingredients space & process space! Chemspeed's FORMAX SKIN CARE & SUNSCREEN: exchangeable...

AkzoNobel Offers Innovative Starch Technology for Emulsion Formulations

Content provided by Akzo Nobel | 27-Feb-2009 | White Paper

STRUCTURE® XL starch is a starch-based rheology modifier offering excellent stabilization in emulsion products. The starch is natural and biodegradable...

Optical effects in SPA products

Content provided by Eckart: Effect Pigments | 24-Feb-2009 | Case Study

The SPA concepts demonstrate how product concepts can be optically valorized by the use of pearlescent pigments. Cosmetic products containing effect pigments,...

Nurturing Health and Wellness with Coconut

Content provided by Sabinsa, Innovating the Science of Cosmetics® | 20-Feb-2009 | White Paper

Coconut water, the liquid endosperm of green coconuts abounds in essential nutrients such as proteins, amino acids, sugars, vitamins, minerals and growth...

The World of Aluminum Effect Pigments

Content provided by Eckart: Effect Pigments | 16-Feb-2009 | Case Study

With their common features of brilliance, opacity and metallic appearance, aluminum effect pigments are the optimum choice for formulators to spice up...

PassionAge: A new concept approach towards anti-aging cosmetics

Content provided by Eckart: Effect Pigments | 04-Feb-2009 | White Paper

The PassionAge formulation concept describes the utilization of new pearlescent interference pigments under the umbrella of anti-ageing care cosmetics,...

When Cosmetics Go Natural

Content provided by Eckart: Effect Pigments | 18-Dec-2008 | White Paper

The trend towards natural formulas is currently gaining importance in all cosmetic market segments, from skin and body care to color cosmetics and cleansing....

AkzoNobel helps to Formulate Skin Care at Low pH

Content provided by Ingredion Incorporated | 15-Dec-2008 | Application Note

Low pH systems offer tremendous benefits for anti-acne, anti aging, brightening, and self tanners.

Elixir – the new dispenser for precious fragrances from Valois

Content provided by Aptar Pharma | 08-Dec-2008 | Sponsored Link

Measuring a mere 9.9 mm in height for a 100 μl dose, Elixir is a micro-pump which is completely invisible inside a perfume bottle. Find out more about...

A “chaperone” protein that promotes high-quality collagen

Content provided by Expanscience Cosmetic Active Ingredients | 03-Dec-2008 | Product Presentation

An expert in lupin, and holder of several patents for lupin oil and peptides, Laboratoires Expanscience has just developed Collageneer®, a new active ingredient...

Developing All Personal Care Preservatives

Content provided by Sabinsa, Innovating the Science of Cosmetics® | 10-Nov-2008 | White Paper

Effective and safe natural alternatives to synthetic antimicrobial compounds and preservatives, find multifunctional applications in personal care products....

Sustainable solutions in plastic packaging

 This presentation reviews 3 key aspects involved in the production of plastic packaging, and provides practical examples of sustainable approaches which...

Rejuvenation by stem cells

Content provided by Mibelle Biochemistry | 27-Oct-2008 | White Paper

PhytoCellTecTM Malus Domestica of Mibelle Biochemistry uses for the first time the potential of stem cells for skin rejuvenation.

REGU®-STRETCH - just relax, forget about stretch marks

Content provided by Pentapharm: DSM Nutritional Products Ltd Branch Pentapharm | 27-Oct-2008 | Product Brochure

Skin stretching induces an inflammation reaction followed by the degradation of the skin matrix through matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs). At the end of...

Plant cell cultures...naturally biotech!

Content provided by IRB Institute for Biotechnological Research | 27-Oct-2008 | Product Presentation

IRB has developed an innovative range of products thanks to the exclusive HTN technology based on in vitro cultures of plant stem cells in highly controlled...

Cosmetochem botanicals for hair care

Content provided by Cosmetochem International Ltd. | 21-Oct-2008 | Product Brochure

Find countless botanical solutions at Cosmetochem to give your hair care products a natural boost ranging from fruit and herbal vinegars and freshwater...

KYOWA and DAIICHI expand their domestic and international business

Content provided by Kyowa Hakko Bio | 21-Oct-2008 | Product Brochure

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Natural Actives Lend Color to Cosmetics and More

Content provided by Sabinsa, Innovating the Science of Cosmetics® | 10-Oct-2008 | White Paper

In view of safety concerns related to synthetic colors, manufacturers seek natural coloring materials that offer additional multifunctional effects in...