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...

Tackling Regulatory Challenges

17 January 2023 Dear Bettina, dear Engin, you have been part of BASF's Personal Care team for a long time and have already seen a lot. What do you remember most from your journey so far? Bettina: Compared to any past, the current times are the most challenging ones I...

Compatibility of Cosmetic Products – an Intensive Testing Strategy

10 January 2023 Worldwide, approximately 60-70% of women and 50-60% of men rate their skin as sensitive.1 As a result, the demand for cosmetic products specifically for sensitive skin is rising, and manufacturers are producing more products in this category to meet...

Bio Surfactants

13 December 2022 Can you explain the origin of the bio surfactants you offer? What are the challenges and/or the advantages? Angelina Gossen, Technical Marketing Lead, Croda GmbH: Manufacturing our own ethylene oxide from bioethanol at Atlas Point creates a unique...

Plant-Based Alternatives – The Focus of Modern Beauty Consumers

07 December 2022 Stefan, why is plant-based, vegan beauty such a trend in cosmetics? We live in an age of ethical consumerism. This means people are making conscious decisions about what they consume and how they consume it. Growing concerns regarding environmental...

Interview with Angelina Gossen, Technical Marketing Lead Home Care at Croda

30 November 2022 Your motto is: “Sustainability is at the heart of our business”. How do you “live” this motto? At Croda, sustainability has a long tradition. When our business was founded in 1925, we understood the central role science plays in our everyday lives. Not...

Innovations and Solutions at the Heart of Beauty Needs and Trends

23 November 2022 What are your key innovation drivers? At any time, new consumer needs and expectations can arise. At DSM Personal Care & Aroma Ingredients the focus is to provide the Beauty industry with personal care solutions capable of accompanying the project...

CLR’s “Acting Together” Program – an Ongoing Journey

16 November 2022 You just launched your CSR program "Acting together" in September. How is CSR anchored at CLR? Sustainability and social responsibility are not new topics for us at CLR. Many years ago, we have already introduced an integrated management system...

Interview with Dr. Kristin Neumann, CEO at MyMicrobiome

09 November 2022 Dr. Neumann, why is the skin microbiome important for humans? An intact skin microbiome is key for a healthy skin. Our skin hosts some 1 million micro-organisms and they have an essential role to play, fostering our immune system and promoting skin...