In this blog, we celebrate some of Carrubba’s candle fragrance trends for 2026 and look at what ingredients are shaping air care this year. Continue reading
Air Care Trends 2026: What Formulators Need To Know
Formulating for Lip Care: Active Ingredients that Prioritise Lip Health
Lips have been a universal symbol of beauty throughout history. They are central to cosmetics, as formulators focus on accentuating their shape and visual appeal. Yet their skincare needs are often overlooked, receiving much less attention. Consumers reach for lip balms when things get bad, and brands have largely followed suit. But this is changing fast. Continue reading
Cold Process Formulation: Four Ingredients Worth Knowing About
Cold process formulation is attracting a lot of attention at the moment, mainly due to the many practical benefits there are to be had. When you remove heating and cooling cycles it reduces energy use, shortens batch times and removes the risk of degrading heat-sensitive ingredients. For many production teams it also means simpler, more flexible processing.
Amphoteric Surfactants: An Overview of Chemistry and Applications
Written by Norman Lowe, April 2026
In surfactant chemistry, we discuss four broad types based on their ionic charge. The first three are: “anionics,” which provide a negative charge in solution; “cationics,” which provide a positive charge in solution; and “non-ionics,” which do not ionize in solution and thus carry no charge. The fourth type is the “amphoterics,” which possess both a negative and positive charge, for example:
R.N⁺(R²)2.COO־
This example features a quaternary nitrogen group (N⁺R₄) with a positive charge and an acyl group (COO־) with a negative charge within the same molecule. This is balanced at neutral pH and is known as the “zwitterionic form.”Continue reading
New Ingredients from Sinerga: Introducing their in‑cosmetics 2026 Launches
We’re always excited to share the latest innovations from our principal suppliers that will help formulators stay ahead of key trends. At in-cosmetics Global 2026, Sinerga launched two exciting new ingredients, HydroxyPro-Lift and Chitorepair GPC, as well as celebrating new efficacy tests for existing ingredient X-Solve. Here are more details.Continue reading
New Ingredients from Syensqo: Introducing their in‑cosmetics 2026 Launches
In‑cosmetics 2026 in Paris was another fantastic opportunity to reconnect with our industry peers, discover cutting‑edge formulation technologies, and strengthen partnerships with our valued suppliers. One of our highlights this year was standing alongside Syensqo as they launched three exciting new ingredients across scalp care and skin care. Let’s take a closer look.Continue reading