SOFW eVENTS in Transition: Digital Success Formats and New Impulses Through “Pet Care”

05 February 2026 The SOFW eVENTS have evolved from their origins during the COVID period into a highly successful online format. Today, they take place 3–4 times per year and provide an international platform for exchange, trends and innovation. A special highlight...

Shaping the Next Generation of Longevity-Focused Skin Care

29 January 2026 As skincare shifts toward a holistic pursuit of youthful and healthy skin, the focus on ‘longevity’ is rising. Symrise, a key player in the ingredient industry, drives this evolution with an innovation strategy rooted in science and grounded in decades...

Interview with Dr. Daniel Stewart, Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer at Viridi

10 December 2025 Viridi was founded as a spin-out from the University of Southampton by Professor Robert Raja and me. During my PhD, I became increasingly focused on ways to reimagine carbon sourcing not from fossil or land-intensive materials, but from carbon streams...

How Sasol International Chemicals’ Latest Innovation Transforms Eco-Friendly Cleaning

03 December 2025 Developed from insect-farmed natural oils and circular feedstocks, LIVINEX IO 7 delivers a sustainable solution for modern chemical needs – balancing innovation, performance and environmental stewardship. At the 2025 SEPAWA Congress you have launched a...

Interview with Dr. Isabelle Castiel-Higounenc, President of the IFSCC

26 November 2025 As the newly elected President of the International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC), Dr. Isabelle Castiel-Higounenc takes the helm at a pivotal moment for cosmetic science. As the newly elected President of the International...

Enabling the Next Generation of Home Care Solutions with Multifunctionals

20 November 2025 After almost three years since launching its Home Care product category, Symrise has introduced three flagship multifunctional ingredients, Yesteem™, Fioflex™, and Flexceed ™, aligned with its mission to deliver effective solutions tailored for...

Pioneering Sustainable LAB: Moeve´s Vision for a Greener Chemical Industry

12 November 2025 Last year Moeve presented at SEPAWA Congress in Berlin, NextLab-R Low Carbon, the first LAB (raw material used in the production of detergents) capable of achieving a reduced carbon footprint from raw material origin to the LAB manufacture...

Building the Future: We are Investing in Sustainability

06 November 2025 As part of our ongoing commitment to innovation and sustainable growth, we spoke with Florian Krückl, CEO of KLK Kolb, to discuss their recent strategic investment in the Moerdijk, a production facility in the Netherlands. As part of our ongoing...

Formulating the Future: How Brenntag Supports Sustainable Innovation in Cleaning

29 October 2025 Johannes Nijenhuis, Industry Market Manager HI&I EMEA at Brenntag Specialties, provides a factual overview of current developments in sustainable cleaning formulations and the associated challenges and solutions. Which trends are influencing product...

Interview with Sabrina Paltian, Sr. Application Technologist at Berg+Schmidt Solutions

22 October 2025 How does the Texture and Sensory Compass help cosmetic formulators? Formulating cosmetic products is often a balancing act between technical functionality, marketing expectations, and the sensory experience that all users want. How does the Texture and...

Remaining Stocks of TPO-containing Nail Products – Do Professional Users Have to Discard Everything?

16 October 2025 Dr. Pfundstein, Dr. Reinhart, the ban on products containing TPO is causing considerable uncertainty in the industry. Can you briefly explain what TPO is all about? Dr. Pfundstein: TPO stands for trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide (CAS No....

Unveiling Biotech Innovations in Skin Longevity: an interview with Dr. Òscar Expósito, CEO and CSO at Vytrus Biotech, on exosomes, glass skin and last patented advances

09 October 2025 Clarivine™, exosomal peptides and resveratrol are part of Vytrus’ latest developments in skin longevity. What makes this innovation so relevant in today’s cosmetic science landscape? Indeed, Clarivine™ represents a major breakthrough for cosmetic...

20 Years of Natural Success: How Cosphatec is Shaping the Cosmetics Industry Sustainably

02 October 2025 Could you give us an insight into how the Cosphatec journey began back then? To be honest: very down-to-earth. I founded the company on my own and really did everything myself at the beginning – from labelling to delivering 500-kilo shipments. Our...

"Leading the Green Revolution: Why Mindset, Synergy, and Emotional Intelligence Are Key to Sustainable Transformation”

25 September 2025 Transformation isn’t merely about implementing new technologies or strategies—it starts much deeper, with a shift in mindset and heartset. The mindset refers to our cognitive framing: are we open to change, to innovation, to seeing long-term impact...

Preserving Performance and Sustainability

17 September 2025 SOFW Journal sat down with Sam Collier, Senior Manager Global Marketing at Arxada, to discuss the company’s latest innovations in preservation and emulsification—Geogard® and Geomulse®. SOFW Journal sat down with Sam Collier, Senior Manager Global...

Interview with Tony Abboud, CCO of Core Biogenesis

11 September 2025 Our mission at Core Biogenesis is to redefine what performance means in skincare by developing next-generation protein-based actives fused to a natural delivery system called Oleosomes. Please tell us more about your company Core Biogenesis and what...

Embracing Age with Confidence: Clariant‘s Innovative Approach to Hair Care

03 September 2025 Petra Kudla discusses how Clariant‘s new Heritage Bloom concept is redefining beauty standards for aging hair through innovative formulations. Petra Kudla discusses how Clariant‘s new Heritage Bloom concept is redefining beauty standards for aging hair...

Boosting Skin Barrier’s Function with a Marine Ingredient Containing Human-like Ceramides: Oceamides®

28 August 2025 What is skin barrier function? Skin barrier is essentially your body's first line of defence, the outermost layer that stands between you and the environment. Think of it as a sophisticated security system for your skin. Its dual role is crucial: it...

Interview with Jean-Baptiste Massignon, Managing Director, EcoBeautyScore Association and Laurent Gilbert, Scientific Director, EcoBeautyScore Association

14 August 2025 The EcoBeautyScore is based on the EU’s Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) methodology and assesses 16 environmental impacts. Could you explain which specific impact categories are included and how they contribute to the final rating (A to E)? The...

Sophia Kim, Global Marketing Manager Skin Care at Clariant, Discusses how Aristoflex SUN™ Addresses Market Challenges while Delivering Superior Protection and Sensory Experience

06 August 2025 The global sun care market is experiencing remarkable growth, with consumers increasingly demanding products that offer both effective protection and premium sensory experiences. As formulators face mounting challenges to meet these expectations while...