In-Cosmetics Asia 2023 awards innovations in functional aromatherapy and anti-aging skin care ingredients
09 Nov 2023 --- At the on-going In-Cosmetics Asia trade fair catering to the cosmetic and personal care industry community in the Asia-Pacific region (APAC), winners of the annual Awards at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC) have been announced.
The expert judging panel, comprising leading experts and professionals, evaluated a wide range of entries to identify the most innovative products in the cosmetic and personal care sector.
Active ingredient Award
Immunight by Lucas Meyer Cosmetics received the Gold Active Ingredient Award for its green-processed oil-soluble lavandin extract, specifically designed to reduce the effects of poor-quality sleep on skin by boosting nighttime skin recovery and improving sleep quality through inhalation of olfactory compounds.
Taking home the Silver Award in the Active Ingredient category was Codif for its Regetaste solution, which is an anti-ageing epidermal ingredient that improves skin texture and brightness.
Rahn Perfiline was awarded the Bronze Award for its water-based extraction of Helichrysum italicum syn angustifolium, chlorogenic acid and di-O-caffeoylquinic acids, designed to strengthen micro-vessels in human skin.
Immunight by Lucas Meyer Cosmetics received the Gold Active Ingredient Award for its green-processed oil-soluble lavandin extract, boosting nighttime skin recovery and improving sleep quality through inhalation of olfactory compounds.Functional Ingredient Award
In the Functional Ingredient category, Gattefossé received the Gold Award for its Emulium Dermolea MB, a plant-based O/W emulsifier with a unique lipidic composition rich in sterols and triterpenes, aimed at reducing skin stress and providing long-term soothing.
The Silver Award was given to IOI Oleo’s Softisan MagicPowder S, a water-resistant and water binding vegan film-former for safe formulas, which offers “caring smooth sensoriality” and a protective barrier effect.
Elementis was given the Bronze Award for its Bentone Plus Glow solution, which combines natural ingredients to impart rheological control and suspension to the oil phase of cosmetics and skin care products, promoting the skin’s barrier function.
Spotlight on Formulation Award
In-Cosmetics Asia also provided a platform for attendees to celebrate outstanding achievements through the prestigious Spotlight On Formulation Award in the Sustainable, Conscious Beauty and Love is in the Hair (hair care) categories. The awards saw 39 entries reviewed by judges live on the show floor.
The Gold Award for Sustainable, Conscious Beauty went to SunCat JCW03 by Taiwanese Bio-Nest Biochemical Technology, which was described by one of the judges as “an outstanding innovative achievement for 5% UV Filters with SPF30, with a good feel, great double layered encapsulation and technology with particle aggregate prevention.”
The Bronze Award went to BioSyn-Bisabolol by China-based Soho Aneco Chemicals, while Silver was awarded to Lotion with Neosolue-Aqulio by Japanese company, Nippon Fine Chemical.
Competition was fierce in the “Love is in the Hair” category with two Gold Award winners announced: Burgeon-Up (HS) by Ichimaru Pharcos from Japan took the first accolade for a product that, according to one of the judges was, “a great topical COSMOS option for hair graying,” with a dual function for anti-hair loss and anti-grey hair.
Azelis was also awarded Gold for its Detox Scalp Butter Mask, referred to by the judges as a “really trendy, easy to use multifunctional with a lovely end formula and texture.”
In other coverage of the In-Cosmetics Asia show this week, Ashland debuted its new range of AI-crafted personal care solutions including “high-tech” chamomile extract and cosmetic for gum care.
Edited by Benjamin Ferrer
