Liquid exfoliators are becoming a skincare staple. Searches and saves for liquid exfoliators have risen by 58% in the last year, according to Pinterest. Since the ban on microbeads there has been a shift away from harsh, physical exfoliants, with consumers choosing liquid alternatives when pursuing radiant, clear and even skin.
CBD Oil: A revolutionary ingredient
CBD Oil has exploded into the world of beauty, featuring in many 2019 and 2020 wellness trends lists (#2 in Vogue for example). It is fast gaining exposure as an active ingredient in skincare and haircare, so we take a look at its benefits and applications when used topically.
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Oil gel: a new look and feel in skincare with Miracare® OBE
Oil-based skincare products are on the rise. They are consistently praised for being nourishing, gentle on skin, non-drying, and easily absorbed. From removing waterproof make-up to moisturising dry skin, oil-based skincare products have a whole host of benefits. However they are often difficult to apply and messy to use, because of their runny texture.
Book Your Clariant BeautyForward® Edition III Presentation Now
Have you seen Clariant’s BeautyForward® Edition III presentation? Book an appointment with your Chemlink Specialities sales contact to see Clariant’s trends update from the global cosmetics and personal care market.
SCS Formulate 2018
SCS Formulate is over for another year, and we think 2018 was the best yet!
Colours Brochure Available Now
Chemlink Specialities’ latest Colours Brochure is available now.
How Do You Solve A Problem Like Methylisothiazolinone?
The preservative, Methylisothiazolinone (MIT) is being removed by a large portion of the cosmetic industry. This means that alternative preservative systems have to be used.
What Is Methylisothiazolinone?
Methylisothiazolinone (MIT) is a commonly used synthetic biocide and preservative and is found in personal care and industrial applications. It is a known allergen and this has resulted in the usage levels being reduced in Industrial applications and many cosmetic producers moving away from it in their products.
Carrubba’s Latest Fragrance Trend Report
Chemlink suppliers, Carrubba, have over 500 botanical extracts, flavours and fragrances in their range. Each year they study the current fragrance and flavour trends to bring us industry insight which we use to help guide our formulations.
Superior Descaling Without The Acid
For many years, Chemlink have recommended a great acid replacement product called BJSi from Vitech International. While this is still a great acid replacement option for car cleaning and toilet cleaning, we wanted to show you what’s new in the acid replacement category.
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