Driving Growth and Synergy: Summit Cosmetics Europe’s Activities and Strategic Partnerships

18 October 2023 Following the merger-acquisition in 2022 of the Personal Care division of Summit Pharmaceuticals Europe (SPE) in Germany by SACI-CFPA, a major French player in the distribution of ingredients for the cosmetics industry for decades, Summit Cosmetics...

Welcome AI – As a Driver of Data and Drive, of Individualization and Insights

11 October 2023 Dr. Terstiege, your areas of expertise in consulting and research include, among others, digitalization and artificial intelligence in hr, marketing and sales. What significance do these areas have for marketing? Digitalization and AI are efficiency...

Plantasens Pro LM: A Versatile Emollient Ideal for Skincare, Suncare and Color Cosmetic Applications

04 October 2023 Why are emollients essential in personal care products, what is their role? Emollients have long been recognized as indispensable ingredients in personal care products for their ability to soften the skin and enhance moisture retention. Traditionally,...

Focus on Skin Gels & Jellies in Europe

27 September 2023 You are launching a new formula kit “Skin gels & jellies” dedicated to the European market. Can you tell us more about the thematic and why you decided to focus on this category of products? Our goal was to observe the evolution of products based on...

Sustainable Solutions

20 September 2023 What does sustainability mean to IMCD in the context of the Home Care and I&I industry? At IMCD Home Care and I&I, sustainability is about our commitment to sharing knowledge and resources throughout the distribution supply chain and creating...

Unlocking the potential of Plant-Derived Peptides in Well-Ageing

13 September 2023 Vytrus boasts a rich history of research in plant peptides. Could you please share your latest groundbreaking discovery in this area, and what sets your biotechnology platform apart as truly distinctive? Vytrus’ expertise extends beyond microbiota...

Introducing a Sustainable Skincare Revolution with Naturally Sourced Retinol

06 September 2023 Mathias Fleury, Head of Category (Actives) at Givaudan Active Beauty introduces RetiLife™, an industry-first 100% natural-origin retinol, developed by Givaudan Active Beauty. What is RetiLife™ and why is it being hailed as a ‘breakthrough evolution’...

What Changing Regulations and Consumer Preferences Mean for Global Sun Care Brands

23 August 2023 Daily sunscreen use is a growing imperative for many beauty consumers who recognize the damaging effects of sun exposure without the use of effective UV filters. We are reading more than ever about sun care safety in the news, but the focus has...

Special Oils from Ethiopia: Rich Plant Products from Bioreserves

16 August 2023 Tchakka Origins produces essential and fatty oils as well as herbs and flowers for the cosmetics industry. What makes your products unique? Our focus is on the indigenous plant species of Ethiopia and we take particular pride in the originality and...

Sun Care beyond Filter

09 August 2023 You are part of the BASF’s team at the Global Technical Center for sun care. What are your responsibilities? I’m leading the technical service laboratories at the Global Technical Center of BASF. We’re providing technical support to sun care producers,...

“The Situation is Becoming More Challenging, Expensive and Complex”

26 July 2023 Perfumer Sarah Brajic (Düllberg-Konzentra) talks with SOFW about sustainability in the perfume oil industry: the challenges and how the industry can address them in a constructive way. Time flies! This advert was published in 1957 in...

Interview with Sven Klare, Technical Manager Applied Innovation Sensory Additives, Cosmetic Solutions, Evonik

19 July 2023 For several years, sustainability has been an important topic in the development and marketing of cosmetic products. However, this trend has not been as prevalent in sun care products. Film formers are indispensable in sunscreen products because they...

Fun in the Sun – the Safe Way

12 July 2023 Sunscreen products, containing UV-filters, are used worldwide to protect from the negative effects of sunlight. However, in order to provide this photoprotective function, sun screen products need to be photostable and be retained by the skin. How do...

More Connection, Less Cliché: Authenticity is Driving Trends in the Beauty Sector

05 July 2023 In conversation: Karine Lages, Micaela Perlada, and Caroline de Roaldes, regional marketing managers from Givaudan Active Beauty provide an insider take on the trends to watch in beauty and personal care for 2023. Discover the four emerging themes....

Interview with Vladislav Perunov, Director at Biopolax (Biopolymers Limited)

28 June 2023 Your company is quite new on the market. Could you tell me about your company and what it does? Biopolax is a London-based developer and manufacturer of biopolymer-based additives for home and personal care products with an emphasis on sustainability...

Sun, Take Care of Your Body and the Environment

21 June 2023 What are the most important trends in Sun Care? We see that the need for better protection of the microbiome continues to increase and that people are more mindful of their health, both mentally as well as physically. During the Covid pandemic, the...

Tickle Your Senses, for a Sustainable Cosmetics

14 June 2023 Innovation in cosmetics never stops. In this interview, Dr. Elisa Altieri, Market Manager at ROELMI HPC, unveils the latest capsule collection, a cocktail of new formulas containing the ROELMI HPC developments in the skin microbiota care. Your company...

BIO-based SURFACTANTS

07 June 2023 Can you explain the difference between Biosurfactants and bio-based surfactants? We have a great blog article on exactly this topic that I will paraphrase below. The full article can be found here:...

Unveiling a New Microbiota Role in Photoageing

31 May 2023 Vytrus has a long track record in the microbiota research. What is your latest discovery? Vytrus has been researching in the microbiota field for 10 years. First, we discovered the respectful way to ‘hack’ a bacterial communication system (Quorum...

Scientific Conference on Safety Assessment, 16 June 2023: "Safety is the Key"

24 May 2023 Training courses and seminars for cosmetics safety assessors have been running for 25 years by DGK and IKW. What can participants expect at this year's anniversary event? Andrea Weber: For 25 years, DGK and IKW have been offering training courses for...