More Capacity, More Room for Innovation: Power up at BASF’s Emollient and Emulsifier Hub in Düsseldorf

16 April 2026 Driven by evolving market needs, BASF has significantly increased its production capacity for emollients and emulsifiers at its site in Düsseldorf, Germany. We spoke to Johannes Crotogino, responsible for skin care market development EMEA at BASF,...

Interview with Will Beacham, Deputy Editor, Chemicals at ICIS

09 April 2026 ICIS - Global chemical prices spike at fastest pace in almost 20 years as Europe faces Q2 import supply crunch. What are the main reasons behind the sharp rise in global chemical prices in recent weeks? The escalation of the US–Iran conflict has pushed...

Discover How IFF Scent is Using Green Hydrogen to Decarbonize Fragrance Manufacturing

02 April 2026 IFF Scent’s Benicarló site in Spain is the first in the fragrance industry to use renewable electricity for hydrogenation reactions. This milestone was made possible through a partnership with Iberdrola, one of the world’s largest producers of...

PlanetCaps™: Transforming Personal Care Routines with Biodegradable Fragrance Technology

26 March 2026 What is PlanetCaps™? Launched by Givaudan in 2021, PlanetCaps™ is the world’s first high-performing biodegradable fragrance encapsulation technology. These microscopic capsules protect fragrance oils and release them precisely when needed, offering...

Made in Kenya: Modern Natural Cosmetics with a Long Tradition

18 March 2026 Your company, “African Agency for Arid Resources”, offers natural cosmetics. What makes your products special? Our portfolio includes essential oils from frankincense and myrrh, gum arabic, baobab and moringa oil and powder, aloe powder and Nilotica...

Driving Ingredient Innovation at PCHi 2026

12 March 2026 Ingredient evolution and formulation breakthroughs will remain central at PCHi 2026. As the industry shifts towards efficacy-led innovation, consumer demand in China and across Asia-Pacific increasingly centres on proven performance, particularly in...

The Future of Fabric Care: A Discussion with IFF on Extending Garment Life with a Novel Polyesterase Enzyme

26 February 2026 The global textile industry is undergoing a transformation, driven by the dual imperatives of consumer goods performance and environmental sustainability. At the heart of this shift is a growing dominance of synthetic fibers. To explore this evolving...

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...