Interview with Jimmy Yow Boon Beng, General Manager, Sales & Marketing, Davos, KLK OLEO

10 July 2024 Can you please share more about the DavosLife Revive and DavosLife Ageless skincare range? The aim of this collection is to offer to formulators a good starting point for their creations, and, at the same time, is a good example to show the...

The Power Of Personal: Why Self Sells In 2024 Beauty

03 July 2024 An interview with regional marketing managers Karine Lages (LATAM), Kacey Brides (NOAM), and Caroline de Roaldes (WEE) at Givaudan Active Beauty on the beauty sector’s must-know new trends. From the impact of emotions on consumer choices, the growth in...

Immediate and Long-lasting Action against Bacteria and Viruses for Surfaces

26 June 2024 What are the key challenges facing disinfection today? Today’s disinfection challenges are numerous and varied. Increasing travel has allowed for a greater diffusion of bacteria and viruses. What are the key challenges facing disinfection today?...

Microcare® Quat LDG. New Sustainable Liquid Diesterquat based on Olive Oil with Outstanding Benefits for your Formulations

12 June 2024 Could you provide more details on In-cosmetics' recent introduction of a new olive oil-based diesterquat? THOR has developed Microcare® Quat LDG to address market demands for high-performance and sustainable conditioning solutions. This innovative...

New Services at ProTec Ingredia: Market and Beauty Trend Knowledge for Cosmetics Manufacturers

05 June 2024 You are joining ProTec Ingredia as a Market Analyst and Trend Scout. Could you tell us how this came about? Since 2010 I have been blogging about natural cosmetics, niche brands, international beauty trends and interesting active ingredients on my...

The Secret of a Fit Skin and Latest Novelties in Exosomes from Plant Biotechnology

22 May 2024 Vytrus Biotech is renowned for pioneering plant stem cell technology applied to cosmetic science. This time, the biotech company embraces a novel approach to facial training to rejuvenate the skin... Vytrus Biotech is renowned for pioneering plant stem...

PrimalHyal™ 50 Life: A Virtuous Revolution for Hyaluronic Acid

15 May 2024 Mathias Fleury, Head of Category – Actives introduces PrimalHyal™ 50 Life, Givaudan Active Beauty’s transformational sustainability breakthrough in hyaluronic acid production Hyaluronic acid is a must-have skincare product for today's consumers. Why...

Natural Gums, Central Ingredients in the Formulation Challenges of Tomorrow

08 May 2024 You have just launched a new natural gum at In-cosmetics. Can you tell us more about it? Seppic has developed a highly thickening & moisturizing natural gum, Solagum™ GM, suitable for a wide range of galenics and textures, such as gels or emulsions....

Two New Launches in Response to Consumers’ Protection Demand

02 May 2024 Consumers globally demand more beauty products that are both preventing and repairing skin or hair damage. How is Provital meeting this increasing demand for protection? Well, at Provital, we have realized that consumers are taking a holistic view of...

Discover the Players of LipoTrue at in-cosmetics Global 2024, Artificial Intelligence and Protein Fragments

24 April 2024 You launched two new ingredients at in-Cos. Please tell us more on the name and function. Firstly, at In-Cosmetics Global 2024 we have introduced a new line in our technology portfolio: Fragments Remastered, from Wild plants as biofactories technology....

Suppliers’ Day 2024

03 April 2024 As the premier event in North America for ingredients, formulations, and service innovations, NYSCC Suppliers’ Day is the go-to forum for the latest trends, scientific findings, global ingredients, raw materials and solutions that will invigorate...

Interview with Dr. Marcus Eh, Senior Vice President Global Marketing, Aroma Molecules Division, Symrise

27 March 2024 The question of sustainability is a main marketing tool for almost all consumer products meanwhile. How do you tackle this issue for fragrances? Consumers today look closely at the products they buy considering their impact on nature, people, and...

Charting a Greener Path: Dialogue with IFF Chief Sustainability Officer Renee Henze

20 March 2024 The personal care industry is experiencing a notable shift towards biobased sustainable and traceable ingredients, driven by mounting consumer and regulatory pressure. How is sustainability-related regulations within beauty and personal care...

Commemorating 100-year Anniversary, Ashland Focuses on Technology Platforms that Help Solve 21st Century Challenges

13 March 2024 Ashland is commemorating 100-year anniversary. You celebrate this with new technology platforms that help solve 21st century challenges. Can you tell us more about this? Ashland has stood at the forefront of technology and science for a full century......

Interview with Nadia Geyken, Perfumer at Givaudan

06 March 2024 In the second issue of the soap boiler newspaper from 1874 (today our SOFW Journal), it reads: Smells set the olfactory nerves in motion in just as specific tonal levels as sounds set the auditory nerves in motion. In the second issue of the soap...

Interview with Dr. Mohammad Baghaei, Cosmetic Scientist, PharmaD, MBA, DBA, President of MECSCC

28 February 2024 Dr. Baghaei, you introduced a new term in cosmetology: Skinvestimalism. What do you mean with this term? What is #Skinvestimalism? Skinvestimalism combines #Skinvestment and #Skinmalism, involving smart and mindful skincare spending while embracing a...

Interview with Prof. Vânia Leite, President of the 34th IFSCC CONGRESS

21 February 2024 34th IFSCC CONGRESS is going to be the biggest IFSCC event realized in Brazil. You will experience the Brazilian caring way of holding an event. You will explore papers about biodiversity with focus on technologies that support one world sustainable....

Navigating the Future of Personal Care with Sustainable Trends and Innovations

31 January 2024 The increasing demand for sustainable and customised cosmetic products is shaping the current landscape of the personal care industry. Together with Aurélien Tahon, Head of Application Development and Technical Product Management at IOI Oleo GmbH, and...

Organic Shea Butter from Côte d’Ivoire: Modern Technology Meets Traditional Expertise

24 January 2024 Your company, Bio Amandes, specialises in the production of shea butter. What distinguishes your product from others on the market? Shea butter from Bio Amandes impresses with its organic quality and its short and traceable value chain. Our shea nuts...

Innospec Offers a Broad Range of High-performing Surfactants, Ideal to Formulate 1,4-dioxane Free

17 January 2024 You claim to be Leader in 1,4-Dioxane free surfactants. Can you explain? Innospec has an extensive range of high-performing surfactants which are 1,4-dioxane free which can be used in numerous types of formulations for applications in personal care,...