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...

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...