More and More Legislation in the Chemical Industry... Who Can Keep Track of it All?

13 December 2023 What does CLC mean? The abbreviation CLC stands for “Chemistry Legal Consulting” and represents chemical legal advice in the field of “Regulatory Affairs”. CLC GmbH is as a consultant for cosmetics, detergents, cleaning agents and other consumer goods...

TETRANYL L15-85E. A New Laundry Additive for Clothes Protection to Provide Longer Life to Your Clothes.

06 December 2023 You are part of the Kao Chemicals’ team for surfactants for consumer applications. What are your responsibilities? My responsibility is to lead a commercial team that is customer and solution focused, motivated for bringing the innovation to our...

Dow Launches Readily Biodegradable Cleaning Solution at SEPAWA® CONGRESS Utilizing Circular Carbon Capture

29 November 2023 You have launched recycled carbon surfactants recently. Can you explain the origin of the bio surfactants you offer? When creating EcoSense™ 2470 Surfactant in collaboration with our partner, LanzaTech, our goal was to enable our customers to quickly...

Interview with Louis Snyders, Global Director Care Chemicals at Sasol Chemicals

22 November 2023 You have launched CARINEX SL AND LIVINEX SL, both biosurfactants, at the SEPAWA Congress recently. Can you explain the origin of the bio surfactants you offer? Unlike traditional surfactants often derived from petroleum or other non-renewable...

Unlocking Sustainable Innovation: Croda Consumer Care’s Brand Portfolio and Environmental Commitment

15 November 2023 To start, could you provide us an overview of Croda’s commitment to sustainability in general and within the Consumer Care division? Sustainability is at the heart of our corporate philosophy, and it is deeply integrated into our values and operations...

From Waste to Value: Driving Skin Care Sustainability Claims with Upcycled Ingredients

08 November 2023 When we speak of upcycled ingredients in skin care and personal care, what does that encompass? There is a variety of food waste that potentially can be utilized, if it can be shown to be of some benefit as an active or functional ingredient. When we...

What do Formula One Racing and Supply Chain Efficiency have in Common?

02 November 2023 Hint: You can win on the track but lose in the pits. How can you compare Formula 1 racing to managing a manufacturer’s Supply Chain? When you're watching a Formula 1 race, it's easy to get caught up in the speed of it all; from the pulsing sound of...

Interview with Matthias Maase, Director Global Sustainability Care Chemicals, BASF

25 October 2023 Hello Matthias, you recently took over the lead of the newly established global sustainability team for BASF's Care Chemicals division at a very turbulent time. How did you get started? Indeed, the economic situation in the Home and Personal Care...

Driving Growth and Synergy: Summit Cosmetics Europe’s Activities and Strategic Partnerships

18 October 2023 Following the merger-acquisition in 2022 of the Personal Care division of Summit Pharmaceuticals Europe (SPE) in Germany by SACI-CFPA, a major French player in the distribution of ingredients for the cosmetics industry for decades, Summit Cosmetics...

Welcome AI – As a Driver of Data and Drive, of Individualization and Insights

11 October 2023 Dr. Terstiege, your areas of expertise in consulting and research include, among others, digitalization and artificial intelligence in hr, marketing and sales. What significance do these areas have for marketing? Digitalization and AI are efficiency...

Plantasens Pro LM: A Versatile Emollient Ideal for Skincare, Suncare and Color Cosmetic Applications

04 October 2023 Why are emollients essential in personal care products, what is their role? Emollients have long been recognized as indispensable ingredients in personal care products for their ability to soften the skin and enhance moisture retention. Traditionally,...

Focus on Skin Gels & Jellies in Europe

27 September 2023 You are launching a new formula kit “Skin gels & jellies” dedicated to the European market. Can you tell us more about the thematic and why you decided to focus on this category of products? Our goal was to observe the evolution of products based on...

Sustainable Solutions

20 September 2023 What does sustainability mean to IMCD in the context of the Home Care and I&I industry? At IMCD Home Care and I&I, sustainability is about our commitment to sharing knowledge and resources throughout the distribution supply chain and creating...

Unlocking the potential of Plant-Derived Peptides in Well-Ageing

13 September 2023 Vytrus boasts a rich history of research in plant peptides. Could you please share your latest groundbreaking discovery in this area, and what sets your biotechnology platform apart as truly distinctive? Vytrus’ expertise extends beyond microbiota...

Introducing a Sustainable Skincare Revolution with Naturally Sourced Retinol

06 September 2023 Mathias Fleury, Head of Category (Actives) at Givaudan Active Beauty introduces RetiLife™, an industry-first 100% natural-origin retinol, developed by Givaudan Active Beauty. What is RetiLife™ and why is it being hailed as a ‘breakthrough evolution’...

What Changing Regulations and Consumer Preferences Mean for Global Sun Care Brands

23 August 2023 Daily sunscreen use is a growing imperative for many beauty consumers who recognize the damaging effects of sun exposure without the use of effective UV filters. We are reading more than ever about sun care safety in the news, but the focus has...

Special Oils from Ethiopia: Rich Plant Products from Bioreserves

16 August 2023 Tchakka Origins produces essential and fatty oils as well as herbs and flowers for the cosmetics industry. What makes your products unique? Our focus is on the indigenous plant species of Ethiopia and we take particular pride in the originality and...

Sun Care beyond Filter

09 August 2023 You are part of the BASF’s team at the Global Technical Center for sun care. What are your responsibilities? I’m leading the technical service laboratories at the Global Technical Center of BASF. We’re providing technical support to sun care producers,...

“The Situation is Becoming More Challenging, Expensive and Complex”

26 July 2023 Perfumer Sarah Brajic (Düllberg-Konzentra) talks with SOFW about sustainability in the perfume oil industry: the challenges and how the industry can address them in a constructive way. Time flies! This advert was published in 1957 in...

Interview with Sven Klare, Technical Manager Applied Innovation Sensory Additives, Cosmetic Solutions, Evonik

19 July 2023 For several years, sustainability has been an important topic in the development and marketing of cosmetic products. However, this trend has not been as prevalent in sun care products. Film formers are indispensable in sunscreen products because they...