sofw journal 10-2026

• Personal Care
  Ò. Expósito, M. Monzón, V. Vidal, A. Gallego, S. Ruiz, P. Riera, D. Luna, X. Zhao, M. Mas, M. Gibert, L. Cano, S. Laplana, T. Ruiz, L. Facchini, R. Ferreira, A. Guirado

  Re-educating Urban Skin: A Plant-derived Human Protein to Restore Skin Immune Tolerance

  Jürgen Blaak, Dominic Büning, Jessica Erasmy, Barbara Heide, Stefanie Hentrey, Dirk Hentrich, Uta Kortemeier, Sven Munke, Dörte Segger, Antje Trieder, Nadina Truchan, Andrea Wanninger

  Skin Cleansing: An Update on Formula-pH for the German Market

  J. Thuleau, J. Blanc Catala, J. Bosc, C. Rolland, F. Lefèvre, S. Godbille, Y. Rolland

  What You See Changes What You Feel: The Science Behind Visual Ingredients that Awaken Emotion and Elevate Perception

  M. Collado

  Next-generation Natural Pearling Agent for Cosmetic Formulations

  A. Juliet

  Heroes of Modern Product Protection: 10. The Plant-Based Edition

  U. Eigener

  Microbiological Tasks in the Cosmetics Area – Why a Holistic Working Attitude is Needed

  S. Rübel

  Advertorial | Top Beauty Trends: Longevity, Daily Sun Protection and New Hair Care Rituals

  Cosphatec

  Advertorial | Natural Panthenol: a Classic Active Ingredient Enters a New Era

• Fragrances
  G. Stijfs, D. Langos

  Fibrillated Cellulose and its Effect on Encapsulated Fragrance Release Performance in Fabric Care Applications – a Relative Comparison

• Home Care
  N. Lintula. R. Salminen, S. Holt

  Cold Wash, Hot Results: CMC Proves Its Worth

  K. Uluc, L. Sturmberger, A. Beziau

  Exploring the Interactions between Soluble Spider Silk Proteins and Textile Fabrics

  D. Ganchev

  Evaluating an Ester-Based Cleaning Booster for Enhanced Removal of Tough Hard Surface Soils

  S. Rechtsteiner, S. Münßinger, S. Zibek

  Mannosylerythritol and Cellobiose Lipids: Biosurfactants of the Future?

  Sappi Biochemtech

  Advertorial | Unlock Greater Fragrance Intensity from Every Wash

• Specialties
  M. Egelhofer

  When Data Decides: Rethinking R&D in Cleaning and Home Care

• Interviews

  Formulations