Crystal engineering fuses functional beauty compounds for synergistic benefits
26 Sep 2023
Circe Scientific is scaling a molecular technology called “crystal engineering,” which merges an anti-aging extract of blueberries with a natural molecule found in the human body to create a multifunctional “cocrystal” that stimulates more effective absorption by the skin. It is also applicable to a diverse array of cosmetic and nutrition applications.
Ingrained in Spanish olive ecosystems, BioPowder shares how it addresses the consumer demand for clean, sustainable and efficacious makeup products. Its managing director, Kathrin Schilling, unveils how BioPowder minimizes the environmental impact of its products. She also explains how the company closely... Read More
Hedy Scheck, CMO at MyMicrobiome, speaks to us about the best ingredients to ingest and use topically to maintain the skin’s microbiome. Scheck calls attention to how more and more manufacturers in the personal care industry are developing microbiome-friendly ingredients. She says natural oils can be a... Read More
Spain-based Alvinesa is a 75-year-old company that recently found new ways to process biomass left over from the wine and olive oil industry. Working off 97% renewable energy, the company markets its products as natural and sustainable. Pelayo de las Cuevas Atienza, head of sales EMEA-LATAM, health and... Read More
Seppic has developed formulas to help brands launch “trendy” deodorants, which it featured in test applications. One is a soft natural roll-on deodorant, composed of Emogreen L19, which is a plant-based alternative to silicone oils. Another is a soft deodorant balm, composed of Emogreen L19, which has a... Read More
Marie-Anaïs Faye, sales manager at Lallemand Health Solutions, highlights nutricosmetics as a growing market that bridges the gap between the gut microbiome and skin health. She informs that gut imbalances affect skin appearance in the form of sebum, acne and inflammation. Lallemand is now investigating the... Read More
The European Environmental Bureau and the Zero Mercury Working Group have been cracking down on the use of mercury in cosmetics, particularly skin lighteners. Adding mercury to skin care blocks the production of melanin, but it can also cause skin rashes, discoloration and a reduction of skin resistance to... Read More
The Robertet Group has introduced a cosmetic active ingredient with COSMOS-approved CBD extracts for soothing and anti-inflammatory benefits. At In-Cosmetics 2023, Robertet’s Asdjad Aboudou, product manager of the Health & Beauty division, and Christelle Sempe, marketing manager of Personal Care, spoke with... Read More
Dr. Hans-Martin Haake, head of application technology for personal care EMEA, shares how BASF created Euperlan NL Pearl as an example of a product based on natural wax, combined with a surfactant solution. This process allows it to be used in shampoos for hair conditioning and anti-breakage benefits. Renata... Read More
Victor Zubb, VP and general manager of cosmetics EU at Seqens, reveals two of the company’s focus areas. He also highlights pharmaceutical solutions for acne and sebum reduction, while sharing what this year’s biggest industry trends might be.
With digitalization blurring offline and online experiences, Nick Howard, marketing director at EveLab Insight, sheds light on upcoming trends in beauty technology. He delves into innovations for seamless connections and hybrid services for skin health. In addition, Howard underscores the importance of... Read More
Targeting young and mature skin care, Mariana Yamamoto, skin care product and marketing manager at Chemyunion, presents a new “hero ingredient” that reduces and controls skin oiliness. The patented Peptid4 S-Control is vegan and 98.75% of natural origin. It is marketed as the first commercialized peptide for... Read More
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Adrián Argente, senior perfumery marketing, delves into two trends shaping Scentmate by Firmenich’s approach to functional perfumery. Alongside its efforts to scale the environmentally sustainable sourcing of perfume oils, the company is developing solutions that introduce an added functional wellness... Read More
At In-Cosmetics 2023 Cargill Beauty launched three natural ingredients and presented new data on the company’s Sclerotium gum, Carrageenans and Floramac 10. María Begoña Parás Hernáiz, marketing manager EMEA at Cargill Beauty talks to us about BotaniButter – a creamy wax emollient ester – and the CocoaDesign... Read More
The Spain-based group has four factories and consists of two companies: Ubesol, geared toward retail and turnkey developers, and Laboratorios Maverick, the hair care & beauty label. The company, which is approaching €300 million (US$320 million) revenue, is mainly focused on European, UK and US markets, says... Read More
Swiss natural cosmetic laboratory Labiocos showcases its latest healthy aging skin care range from private label brand Farfalla at PLMA 2023. The range takes a generational demographic focus from 30-40, 40-50 and over 50 and prominently features Alpine Rose, a delicate yet robust bloom harvested high in the... Read More
Natural and organic cosmetic company Arganour showcased its skin care range at PLMA 2023. The range is made with all-natural ingredients for consumers with sensitive skin and reduces the effects of pollution. Raquel Guirado, marketing and communications manager at Arganour, speaks with PersonalCareInsights... Read More
