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Apr 29, 2013 | 10:36 AM CDT

Raw Material State of the Industry

By: Rachel Grabenhofer, Cosmetics & Toiletries…

In the past year, the industry has witnessed continued progress in the R&D of anti-aging and skin repair actives, texture and sensory effects, green and natural ingredient sources, and methodologies to substantiate claims. While these currently remain major areas of focus for today’s personal care product developers, several emerging trends are worth noting. Following are the editor’s choice of top five areas to watch in 2013.

Apr 24, 2013 | 08:50 AM CDT

in-cosmetics Awards Lifetime Achievement and Ingredient Innovation

By: Katie Anderson, Cosmetics & Toiletries…

At the Awards Ceremony at in-cosmetics 2013 in Paris, in-cosmetics announced the winner of the Innovation Zone Best Ingredient Award and bestowed the 2013 Lifetime Achievement Award to Karl Lintner, PhD.

Apr 12, 2013 | 11:52 AM CDT

AAK Debuts Shea-based, Eco-friendly Ester

AAK Personal Care has extended its Lipex line of shea-based functional emollients with an eco-designed ester.

Apr 12, 2013 | 10:02 AM CDT

Winners Announced for Cosmetics & Toiletries R&D Awards

Cosmetics & Toiletries is pleased to announce the winners of the 2013 R&D Awards.

Apr 10, 2013 | 10:44 AM CDT

BASF Launches a UV Filter, Anti-aging Formulation Concepts, BB Cream Pigments an Under-eye Sea Extract and More

At in-cosmetics 2013, BASF Personal Care will introduce a new UV filter, a multifunctional styling agent, a renewable microemulsion, natural platelets for mineral makeup, a sea extract for under-eye and formulation concepts for anti-aging and diverse daily activities.

Apr 10, 2013 | 10:17 AM CDT

Finalists Announced for in-cosmetics' Innovation Zone Best Ingredient Award

The finalists have been announced for in-cosmetics 2013's Innovation Zone Best Ingredient Award. The fifteen finalists, including texturizing agents, anti-aging actives and anti-hair loss systems, give visitors a glimpse of what cosmetic formulation may hold in the future.

Apr 08, 2013 | 10:41 AM CDT

Read the Label Online—Wei East Firming Chestnut/Black Soy Arm Smoothing Treatment

Wei East Firming Chestnut/Black Soy Arm Smoothing Treatment
By: Susan Raffy, Susan Raffy Consulting

This may be one of the first products I have seen that addresses the issue of upper arm sagging. This column will review the ingredient listing for functionality and claims substantiation.

Apr 04, 2013 | 01:56 PM CDT

Consumer Perspective—The Feel Good Factor in Skin Care

By: Katerina Steventon, PhD, FaceWorkshops

The feel good factor in skin care stems from the integrity of the skin barrier. A recent theory hypothesizes that the injured epidermis can affect emotional state and act on the brain, which this author supports based on client feedback.

Apr 02, 2013 | 04:13 PM CDT

Organic Cranberry and Cherry Waters for Personal Care from Gattefossé

Gattefossé is focusing on red fruit for its launches at in-cosmetics 2013. The company will add cherry and cranberry waters to its Original Extracts line of vegetal waters, which now complies with the COSMOS standard.

Apr 02, 2013 | 12:24 PM CDT

Eye Lift and Lightening Active from Sederma

Sederma has created an active that improves the appearance of the eye area. Beautifeye (INCI: Not Provided) takes a dual-action approach to treat the contour of the eye.