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...

Redefining the Gold Standard for Skin Hydration

17 May 2023 Hyaluronic acid is considered the hydration champion for skincare. Why did you decide to try to improve it? Dehydrated skin represents one of the major skincare concerns for global consumers, with market demand for products with moisturising and...

Interview with Isabel Álvarez-Martos, CEO & Co-Founder, Cellugy

10 May 2023 Your ingredient EcoFLEXY is an alternative to petrochemicals used in the personal care industry. What makes EcoFLEXY so unique? EcoFLEXY stands out over other sustainable alternatives in two ways – its production and the product itself. The production...

Bio-based Surfactants

03 May 2023 Can you explain the difference between bio surfactants and bio-based surfactants? Christine Oberbillig, Marketing Manager Industrial & Home Care, Sustainability, Clariant: There is no legal / regulated description or differentiation between bio-based...

Discover Innovation

05 April 2023 The need for innovation in the cosmetic market is an ever faster turning wheel. How do you meet this demand? We always keep an eye on what final consumers are looking for, so that we try to anticipate their needs while trying to push a little further...

Circular Beauty in Botanical Supply Chains

22 March 2023 In an effort to save resources and avoid waste, Circular Beauty is a promising approach. In this interview, Charlotte d’Erceville-Dumond, Sustainable Innovation Manager at BASF Beauty Care Solutions France S.A.S, reveals what the term is all about,...

2023 NYSCC Suppliers‘ Day: Reimagining Renewal & Wellness

08 March 2023 The theme of the 2023 NYSCC Suppliers‘ Day (May 2nd and 3rd) is Reimagining Renewal & Wellness. What can attendees expect and how will the conference reflect the theme? Stacey House, NYSCC Chair: The theme, Reimagining Renewal & Wellness, will be...

Oral Health Care with Jungbunzlauer ERYLITE®

01 March 2023 Polyols are known for their positive impact on oral health. They have non-cariogenic properties since they cannot be metabolised by bacteria in the oral cavity. Erythritol is a well established sweetener in food applications. How does it find its way...

SOFW Goes All-in!

21 February 2023 Daniela, the SOFW journal subscription has a new name since this year. What is the new name and why the name change? Daniela, the SOFW journal subscription has a new name since this year. What is the new name and why the name change? Well, the new name...

How to Successfully Prove Psychophysiological Effects in Cosmetic Products

15 February 2023 The other day I read your study [1]. There, you describe the calming effect of a Face cream with an active ingredient. So just put some cream on and you will not be stressed anymore? Jessica Freiherr: In principle, yes. It is much more complicated, of...

The Challenges of Delivering Long-lasting Fragrance with Liquid Fabric Softeners

08 February 2023 Can you talk about some of the trends in liquid fabric softeners? Scent is a major part of the fabric care experience, both for the elimination of odors and as an indicator of freshness. According to an Innova Market Insights category analysis, fabric...

Interview with Christine Oberbillig, Marketing Manager Industrial & Home Care & Sustainability at Clariant

31 January 2023 With Genapol® Complete, Clariant makes another step towards an even more environmentally-compatible surfactant supply. What makes Genapol® Complete so unique? Genapol® Complete is a rinse surfactant for automatic dishwashing detergents which has a...

An Interview with Jasmina Aganovic, Founder and CEO of Arcaea

25 January 2023 Please tell our readers more about your company Arcaea. Arcaea is a biology-first beauty company. We are working with biology-centric technologies that have emerged and matured over the last few decades and pointing them at beauty to create new...