Introduction Our skin is a fascinating ecosystem inhabited by billions of microorganisms. These microbes – the microbiota – interact with the skin in a complex way and significantly influence its health and appearance. In recent years, the importance of the microbiota in skincare has led to a veritable revolution in cosmetics. New approaches use plant-based…
Sponsored Lallemand GmbH Unique expertise in microorganisms Lallemand is a world leader specializing in the development, production, and marketing of natural ingredients, based on live microorganisms, bacteria, yeasts, and their derivatives. Our globally recognized expertise goes back more than a century in yeast and more than 40 years in bacteria. The group, which was recently…
Sponsored Schubert GmbH Sustainable packaging is so much more than just a current trend. It is an economic factor that should not be underestimated in the future. Discover at this year’s Fachpack (September 24 – 26) in Nuremberg how sustainable packaging works at the packaging manufac-turer Schubert from Crailsheim. New sustainable concept The new ‘Power…
Sponsored Introduction: In the consumer goods industry, scented home- and personal-care products hold a unique place due to their daily use and the emotional connections they create with consumers. Beyond providing sensory and functional benefits, these products have the potential to also encourage environmentally conscious behaviors if they represent a credible sustainable approach. Consumers increasingly…
Biotechnology is considered the new era of innovation and sustainability in the cosmetics and personal care industry. It is opening a whole new world of possibilities, allowing for the creationof more effective and targeted active ingredients. With a growing emphasis on natural and sustainable products, but with demand for natural ingredients exceeding supply, biotechnologyis the…
Introduction and summary Bacteria were on earth 4 billion years before humans (Lusk et al. 2019). They reproduce within a few minutes or hours, whereas humans need around 30 years for one generation. Within a week, bacteria can therefore go through as many generations as humans have since the beginning of the Egyptian Empire. This…
Abstract Despite international guidelines recommending reapplying sunscreen every two hours, most consumers rarely apply sunscreen daily or fail to reapply later. Therefore, secondary sunscreen products such as moisturizer or makeup providing a sun protection appear as a more sustainable option for an everyday use, especially if that protection can last several hours. As a way…
Introduction: the MoCRA act and the role of a qualified US Agent As the global cosmetics industry continues to expand, many EU cosmetic companies are looking to capitalize on the opportunities presented by the United States market. However, entering this market comes with its own set of challenges, particularly in terms of regulatory compliance and…
Well-formulated products can have a positive effect on wellbeing which goes beyond the general feel-good factor of applying skincare. The skin–brain connection is not a one-way street, however. In reality, there is a permanent feedback loop between the skin and the brain.
The development of cosmetic regulations is evolving at a constant pace, but in two distinct directions: the ingredients under discussion and the toxicological aspects are subject to exponentially increasing studies, while international regulatory frameworks are gradually converging towards the establishment of a “model”, which initially introduced concepts first by the EU, adopted in various forms by an increasing number of countries, the latest of which (though with some significant differences!) are the United States, with the MoCRA Act coming into effect on December 29, 2023.
Abstract In cooperation with the Vienna University of Technology (TU WIEN), Lignovations GmbH has demonstrated that refining bulk lignin into Colloidal Lignin Particles (CLPs) yields a cosmetics-grade multifunctional that can boost the in-vivo SPF of sun protection products by up to 50% or 22 SPF points. Issues of UV-Filters in Cosmetics Products Solar exposure has…
Introducing ECLIPTA ROOTS, the Revolutionary Hair-Growth stimulating, hair fall & dandruff reducing Botanical Blend from Ascot International The cosmetics industry is returning to its roots. While microdart patches and vampire facials are recent developments within the beauty industry (McQuarrie, 2024), so too are concepts of “skinimalism” and “clean beauty”. (Burke, 2024; Harrington, 2023) These trends…
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