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Apr 29, 2013 | 10:44 AM CDT
Letter from the NYSCC Suppliers' Day Chair
By: Juliana Rumbaugh, 2013 NYSCC Suppliers' Day Ch…
Suppliers’ Day provides a unique venue to showcase technology designed for the cosmetic industry. From its humble beginnings as a local event, Suppliers’ Day has grown into a premier, international show, with hundreds of exhibitors and several thousand attendees from more than 40 countries.
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 26, 2013 | 09:48 AM CDT
Indian Baby Care Market Expected to Grow into 2015
A report conducted by RNCOS has found growth in the Indian baby care market, which it expects to grow further into 2015. Driving factors include: increasing spending power and increasing awareness about baby health and nourishment.
Apr 24, 2013 | 09:08 AM CDT
Mintel Sees Rise in Moisturization Claims and Water Innovation
Mintel sees an uptick in consumer demand for products that feature hydration and moisturization, and more and more beauty brands are innovating using water.
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 22, 2013 | 04:17 PM CDT
Read the Label Online: Bliss 'Fuzz' Off Facial Hair Removal Cream
By: Susan Raffy, Susan Raffy Consulting
Bliss ‘Fuzz' Off Facial Hair Removal Cream is a traditional thioglycolate depilatory that is specially formulated for the face with botanicals, moisturizers and vitamins. This column will review the ingredient listing for functionality and claims substantiation
Apr 22, 2013 | 03:37 PM CDT
Crodarom Debuts Illuminating Flower Extract
Crodarom, a French subsidiary of the Croda Group., introduced a flower extract from Asia that contributes to an illuminated complexion.
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Apr 19, 2013 | 03:37 PM CDT
Next-generation Carbopol® Polymer Proves Highly Efficient at Lower pH Levels
Consumer demand for products that provide anti-aging and healthy-skin benefits is driving the creation of many new cosmetics. However, many of the active ingredients that are beneficial to the face and neck are most effective at lower pH ranges. In this Q&A, Lubrizol’s Bryan Moran, Sr. R&D Scientist, talks about Carbopol® Ultrez 30 polymer (INCI: Carbomer), a new rheology modifier, and how it can help formulators achieve preferred viscosity, suspension and stability in gels or emulsions containing challenging additives such as alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) and beta hydroxy acids (BHAs).
Apr 17, 2013 | 01:17 PM CDT
Micro Powders Adds Oil-absorber, Feel Enhancer, Binder Ingredients
Micro Powders, Inc. has added three new offerings to its product line-up of specialty micronized waxes.
Apr 16, 2013 | 04:20 PM CDT
Patent Picks—Bioactive Ginger, Coumarin, Heat Shock Proteins and More for Wellness Cosmetics
By: Rachel L. Grabenhofer
Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources in the cosmetics, personal care and peripheral markets. This edition features technologies related to wellness cosmetics, including ginger anti-inflammation, cyclic skin whitening, coumarin hair growth, an anti-cellulite beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist, Heat Shock Protein inhibition and more.