Formulation & Science

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Start up brings freshly-activated retinol skincare to consumers in new carrier system

24-Nov-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

Opulus Beauty Labs was among the highlighted indie brands at NYSCC Suppliers' Day. The company has created a retinol regiment which is both freshly activated by the consumer and doled out for day-to-day needs, thanks to a new carrier system made...

Coffee cup to cosmetics: Colombian company introduces coffee cherry ingredient with big protective claims

24-Nov-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

While the fruit from a coffee tree is an antioxidant-rich superfood, it’s often discarded. A Colombian company has turned that waste into an ingredient with protective claims.

Stop sweat: Unilever files patent duo on metal-free antiperspirant formulas

24-Nov-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Personal care major Unilever has developed an antiperspirant formula without traditional metal-based actives like aluminium, offering an active alternative thanks to a blend of film forming polymers, solvents and plasticizers.

Lushin’ your line: Six possible applications for wine-waste ingredients - Study

23-Nov-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

Many consumers already drink wine for its potential health benefits, but the waste from its production may be a good source of bioactive cosmetic ingredients.

Turning the grey tide: Menard Cosmetics new study suggests red ginseng and truffles can prevent greying hair

23-Nov-2021 By Amanda Lim

Japanese cosmetics company Menard has published a study on the causes of greying hair that suggests that Korean red ginseng and truffle can help prevent the process by targeting pigment stem cells.

Q&A

Waterless is safer from contamination, but not out of the woods

22-Nov-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

Brands across personal care are developing waterless products to meet the demand of eco-focused consumers, but in formulation and manufacturing they come with their own safety and contaminations concerns.

5 formats in waterless, solid and low water cosmetics on the market today

19-Nov-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

Waterless formulation isn’t an entirely new concept, evidenced by bar soap, but with increased consumer interest in eco-conscious formulas the selection of solid, waterless and low-water formats has grown.

Consumer interest in waterless, solid driven by environmental, packing, money concerns, says Mintel

19-Nov-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

Water scarcity and desire for products with eco-ethical claims are driving forces behind consumer interest in waterless formulas.

Special Edition: NATURALS & NATURALLY-DERIVED – SOURCING, CHEMISTRY AND CLAIMS

Beyond ISO 16128: Industry ‘can’t ignore’ biodegradability in natural and organic cosmetics, says expert

18-Nov-2021 By Kacey Culliney

As the beauty industry continues its push forward with natural and organic cosmetics innovation, focus must be placed on the biodegradability of ingredients – still surprisingly overlooked in the field, says a formulation expert.

Three takeaways from chemists' current knowledge on natural antioxidants: Study

18-Nov-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

Consumer interest is turning more towards natural and sustainable ingredients, and while plant extracts are a good potential avenue to satisfy that trend, more research is needed to effectively implement natural antioxidants.

Upcycle, SPF, Waterless: Three takeaways from NYSCC Suppliers’ Day

17-Nov-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

The New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists 2021 Suppliers’ Day wrapped up November 11, but trends from hundreds of suppliers who exhibited at the show can still inform what’s hot in personal care ingredients.

Israeli company introduces microbiome friendly preservative, claims is as effective as synthetics

16-Nov-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

A biotech company has released a preservative which they say is as effective as synthetics, is biotically based and supports a balanced microbiome.

Beraca offers new kaolin clay performance ingredient as colorant in 3,000 shades

16-Nov-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

Beraca showcased a new kaolin clay product which serves as a colorant and a performance ingredient, and through a specialized app can be used to create 3,000 shades.

Q&A: IMCD on waterless formulation showcase, strengths and challenges of products

16-Nov-2021 By Ravyn Cullor

Distribution partner IMCD showcased a line of biotechnology inspired waterless samples at NYSCC's Suppliers' Day. CosmeticsDesign sat down with Danielle Wheeler, personal care technical and business development director and Ella Pochay, head...

Researchers unearth microbiome insights that could delay skin ageing

15-Nov-2021 By Will Chu

Targeting microbiome-related pathways that involve the production of skin pigment, fatty acids, and ceramides could delay the signs of skin ageing, according to an Estée Lauder funded study.