Interview with Ute Wollenweber, Owner of care-and-science

26 January 2022 Mrs. Wollenweber, in midst of the Corona pandemic you started your own business with care-and-science in January 2021. You have a long career in the personal care industry already. What has prompted your decision? During the pandemic everything...

Açaí, Coffee Berries & Co. – Colombia’s Natural Diversity in Emulsion Form

19 January 2022 Can you describe briefly to us what is special about your emulsions? Utilising Colombia’s natural biodiversity, we produce emulsified extracts from natural raw materials with the help of ultramodern technology. Our emulsions contain hydro-soluble and...

Interview with Hagen Döring, Area Sales Manager, Provital

12 January 2022 Consumers globally demand more sustainable products. How is Provital meeting this demand? The answer to this question is much more complex than you may think. Simply because there is no clear definition of “sustainable products”. The VKE conducted a...

Interview with Dr. Christian Rimpler

08 December 2021 Dr. Rimpler, you were chairman of the VCP (Association of Cosmetic Professionals) for 12 years. At its general meeting this year, you were awarded the golden VCP pin for your services and dedication. Can you briefly explain the goals of the VCP? The...

Concentrated Expertise for Sustainable Products and Processes

01 December 2021 What does the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging IVV do? Andrea Büttner: We play a leading role in applied research for the secure supply of high-quality food and for sustainable packaging systems. Climate change and...

Beauty with Silicones: Hair Care

24 November 2021 What are silicones? Silicone technologies are a broad family of polymers that take numerous forms, from low viscosity fluids to viscous gums, cross-linked elastomers, and hard resins. They can be leveraged to deliver a nearly unlimited range of...

Natural Astaxanthin and its Effect in Cosmetic Applications

17 November 2021 Dr Hauck, you use a new active ingredient called “astaxanthin” in your “Better Aging” skin care products. Could you please tell us what natural astaxanthin is? Astaxanthin is a fractionated algae extract that is derived from the microalga Haematococcus...

Cosmetic Trends with Special Interests

10 November 2021 Dr. Baghaei, what – in your opinion – makes cosmetic products important in our daily life? The use of cosmetic products can improve our mood, our appearance and increase our self-esteem. According to one researcher, more than 60% of people believe that...

SCC 75th - Annual Scientific Meeting & Showcase

10 November 2021 What are your expectations for the 75th Annual Scientific Meeting - SCC75? We are excited to meet face-to-face again and have an exceptional program planned for SCC75. This year, we’ve added an additional half-day of education featuring a panel on “75...

New Formulation Concepts and Sustainability Focus Keep Up with Latest Green Trends

03 November 2021 A Mckinsey & Company survey indicates that consumers became more sensitive to sustainability topics during the pandemic, with a large majority believing that more attention should be paid to reducing waste. In addition, consumers expect besides...

Interview with Cornelia Schürch, Managing Director Mibelle Biochemistry

26 October 2021 Mrs. Schürch, you have been the new Managing Director at Mibelle Biochemistry since May 1,2021. How did you enjoy the first months in this new position? It is very exciting, as we do have a lot of interesting projects going on. Especially in the...

A New Trend in Hair Care

20 October 2021 A new trend in hair care is the growing influence of skin care habits on hair and scalp care needs. Consumers are looking for preferred skin care ingredients to become part of their hair care routine. What factors have an impact on the purchasing...

Persian Rose Oil (Rosa Damascena) – Millennia of History

12 October 2021 Dr. Azimzadeh, you are the founder of Adler International GmbH, whose aim is to present high-quality essential oils, but especially Persian rose oil, internationally with a new approach. How did this goal come about and what drives you? Persia is the...

The Scalable Power of Sichuan Pepper, Acting on Skin and Scalp!

06 October 2021 Mrs. Maramaldi, can you explain to us what Zanthalene® has more than the other anti-aging ingredients? Our experts have been investigating the skin-nerves-muscles communication pathways and ended up discovering that some plant can act on nerve...

Interview with Esther Lansdaal, Senior Application Specialist Home and Personal Care at Corbion

29 September 2021 What do you think will be the future selling point for many inclusive household cleaner products? As we know, more consumers are becoming environmentally aware, increasingly choosing ‘greener’ products and ingredients, that help to limit negative...

Interview with Òscar Expósito, CEO, CSO and Cofounder of Vytrus Biotech S.A.

22 September 2021 Vytrus Biotech has been awarded by Ecovadis with the 2020 silver medal for its good practices in the fields of sustainability and corporate social responsibility systems. How important is sustainability for you? Vytrus was born as a sustainable...

Interview with Amber Yarnell, Ph.D., R&D Applications Scientist at Lanxess

14 September 2021 Sustainability has a growing importance for home care and consumer products. What does “sustainability” mean to the everyday consumer? Most people can agree that sustainability is important and plays a role in the products we purchase and use in our...

NYSCC Suppliers` Day Embracing Beauty

08 September 2021 Susanna, it`s been challenging times for all event organizers worldwide. The NYSCC Suppliers`Day is one of the first large events for Personal Care Ingredients worldwide after the pandemic related stop for over a year. What are your safety arrangements...

How to Naturally Relieve all Consumers From the Discomfort Caused by Oily Skin

29 August 2021 Mr. Rolland, can you explain how Mangixyl™ answer to consumers commitments? In an era where sustainability and traceability are top of mind for consumers, the sourcing story of Mangixyl™ highlights the commitment of Givaudan Purpose to create for...

The Lubrizol Life Science Accelerator

25 August 2021 What is (the role of) an Accelerator? An accelerator typically works with a start-up or brand for a short, fixed period to help quickly make an idea reality. For example, the Lubrizol Accelerator acts as a beauty science partner that works at the speed...