Safe in the Sun: Project Working with People with Albinism in Africa

11 August 2021 Mafalda, you co-founded the organization Beyond Suncare, which aims to protect people with albinism in Africa. You are a United Nations Champion on Albinism, with the model you developed being chosen as a best practice by the United Nations in 2017....

Interview with Jasmine Shah

28 July 2021 Clariant launched BEAUTYFORWARD® NO. 5 INSPIRATION FOR THE ‘NEW NORMAL’ recently. What is the purpose? BeautyForward is Clariant’s trend guide, bridging market trends, formulations, and innovative scientific ingredients. To create BeautyForward no.5,...

“We have no intention of resting on our laurels”

21 July 2021 The ingredients developed by Symrise Cosmetic Ingredients give skin care products their unique function. Now the Micro Protection Business Unit is taking things up to the next level with a completely new molecule: Hydrolite® 7 green. Global Product...

Hallstar Innovation in Clean, Elegant and Safe Sun Care

07 July 2021 It is increasingly challenging to develop globally acceptable sun protection products that work within regional limitations on allowable UV filters, levels and combinations. How does Hallstar assist formulators with this challenge? The first challenge...

Seppic Present Smart, Natural Tan Booster for a Sun-kissed Glow

23 June 2021 You recently launched a new active ingredient – LUMIPOD™ for tan boosting. Can you tell us what it is and what led you to launch this product? LUMIPOD™ is our new innovative, natural & COSMOS approved active ingredient that smartly activates melanin...

A Plastic-free Future with Organic Bags Made in Germany

16 June 2021 Mr. Friebel, tell us a bit more about FRIEBWERK and your brand BIOvative PRODUCTS. In the past, I was surprised every day how much plastic waste a family of four can produce. This awareness and the need to educate our children that every single person...

Clariant Goes Root to Tip on Textured Hair Needs

02 June 2021 Clariant introduced “The Curl Project” recently. Which is your consumer target group with this project? This concept was developed to offer creative and innovative solutions targeted to the growing hair care sub-segment of textured hair care in North...

Skin Microbiota Care: How to Prevent Skin Discomforts Respecting Skin Biodiversity

26 May 2021 ROELMI HPC AIMS TO ENHANCE HUMAN’S LIFE-QUALITY LINKING SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION IN THE BEST WAY POSSIBLE. THIS IS YOUR COMPANY VISION. HOW IS SKIN CARE PART OF THIS PHILOSOPHY? At ROELMI HPC, we aim for added values in creating a...

Creating a Signature Touch with Natural, Sustainable Emollients

19 May 2021 Emollient – from the Latin emollire – means softening. In cosmetic and personal care products, the main purpose of an emollient is to improve the sensorial experience, making it a key ingredient for successful formulations. A broad range of...

Tackling Climate Change: To Achieve Higher Efficacy While Meeting the Sustainable Goal

12 May 2021 Environmental protection and social responsibility are what informed customers look for in manufacturers. How has this trend influenced your new product launch for 2021? Consumers care, and we are seeing more and more cosmetic companies putting in...

Color Cosmetics: What Consumers Are Talking About

05 May 2021 How did Lubrizol become interested in doing an in-depth color cosmetics study? Makeup is one of the most dynamic categories in social media, with brands being talked about regularly through user-generated content. Therefore, a study applying artificial...

Less is More: How Two Product Collections for the Personal Care Industry Meet the Sustainability Trends of this Time

28 April 2021 In 2020, BTC Europe launched two different product collections – the Solid Collection & the Zero Waste Concept – with a clear focus on sustainable and resource friendly ingredients. Josefine Schroeder, Senior Technical Expert for the Personal Care...

Spotlight on Oral Care Innovations: The Healthy Bite 2021

21 April 2021 Mineral ingredient expert Omya will be hosting the third Healthy Bite international expert forum. What kind of event is it? The virtual Healthy Bite will take place on 8th and 9th June 2021. Oral care is a vibrant market currently witnessing an...

New Energy for Stressed Hair Follicles – Mibelle Biochemistry Launches SantEnergy™

14 April 2021 You recently have launched SantEnergy ™ obtained from the aerial parts of the Yerba Santa plant. Yes, SantEnergy™ is the newest addition to our product portfolio. As we had observed that hair and scalp care have become increasingly important, we sought...

Solid Cosmetics are Here to Stay: Zschimmer & Schwarz Sets New Standards with Its Multifunctional Syndet Bases

07 April 2021 Solids bars have become a staple in the bathrooms of environmentally conscious users. What makes this trend so special? The use of solid cosmetics has recently gained popularity in the Beauty & Personal Care industry – in line with trends such as...

How Ashland is Solving Your Preservative Challenges

17 March 2021 Andrea, a challenge for every formulator is getting the right preservation system. How does your preservative selector support your clients? At Ashland we are a team of passionate solvers who are eager to create sustainable value for our customers,...

ALPIN HEILMOOR EXTRACT - Power of Nature Reinterpreted

10 March 2021 Mr. Fellner, you and your company PREMIUM ORGANIC recently launched ALPIN HEILMOOR EXTRACT (AHE), a new active ingredient for skin care. What is AHE? ALPIN HEILMOOR EXTRACT™ - AHE for short - is Heilmoor in its purest, finest and most concentrated form...

Virucidal Activity of Jungbunzlauer L(+)-Lactic Acid

24 February 2021 You recently published a Press Release titled “Virucidal activity of Jungbunzlauer L(+)-lactic acid”. Please share some details with us. This is very exciting for us. The pandemic has brought a lot of attention to hygiene and disinfection, a segment in...

My Blue CosmET’IC

17 February 2021 On March 11 – 13, 2021 you will have the congress My Blue CosmET’IC with the topic: BEAUTE & LA MER. What are the key aspects of this scientific congress? How can the sea contribute to innovative cosmetics and how can cosmetics contribute to the safety...

Evidence Based Review: Why LactoSporin is the Best Postbiotic

10 February 2021 Dr. Jan, Sabinsa Europe has been in Europe (Germany) since 2006. How has the market changed since the start of your business activity here? Sabinsa Europe was established to cater EU market locally with a quick and robust response to the needs of our...