Everyone knows that retinol is a hugely powerful and beneficial ingredient used across the skincare industry. So how are companies developing innovative ways to get the most out of it?
Vitispheres R8: A unique carrier system for retinol delivery
Sunsafe-DHA for Self-Tanning Formulations
A sun-kissed appearance has continued to grow in popularity in Europe and America over the last 100 years, with designer Coco Chanel accidentally setting off a tanning trend in the early 1920s.Continue reading
Repel-O-Tex® from Solvay for Liquid and Pod/Pouch Laundry Detergents
Innovative laundry care solutions are becoming increasingly important in our day-to-day lives, with many of us focused on keeping our clothes looking fresher for longer. Continue reading
Skinification for Scalp Care
‘Skinification’ isn’t just the latest fad; it’s a hugely popular movement that’s here to stay! This exciting approach to hair care values the importance of looking after your scalp, in the same way you do for your skin using similar skin care ingredients. More and more consumers and formulators are acknowledging that the scalp plays a vital factor in overall hair health – because when your scalp is looking its best, your hair is too!Continue reading
New Principal: Organic Bioactives
We have another exciting new principal that we’re proud to share with you – New Zealand based Organic Bioactives.Continue reading
New Principal: Labio
We’re proud to introduce you to an exciting new principal for personal care products: Labio. Based in Korea, Labio specialises in bio-technology and specifically focuses on extremophiles. Through a unique combination of metabolome, fermentology and cell engineering, this innovative company looks at developing efficient, sustainable and more eco-friendly ingredients with enhanced dermatological benefits for a range of personal care applications.Continue reading
Silicone-Free Hair Repair
Silicones have been a popular, commonly used ingredient in hair care products since the 1970s. But today their popularity is beginning to wane – in part due to consumers’ demands for more silicone-free products, along with a worldwide silicone shortage – leaving both formulators and consumers searching for silicone alternatives.Continue reading
Jaguar Anti Dandruff Booster to Cut Formulation Costs
One of the great issues in the anti dandruff world (and pretty much every aspect of our lives these days) is that of keeping costs down and keeping quality high. Jaguar’s Anti Dandruff Booster is just the ticket to cutting formulation costs, while maintaining a healthy scalp for consumers.Continue reading
Solvay’s Biodegradable Hair Care Ingredients
Highly regarded as one of the leading experts in developing naturally-derived polymers for the beauty and hair care industry, Solvay strives for high quality ingredients that are not only great for consumers but great for the planet too.Continue reading
CosmoSurf® from SurfaTech
SurfaTech is committed to protecting our oceans, using their patented molecular technology to create ingredients that are plastic free, coral reef safe and biodegradable. Their CosmoSurf® range is a great example of this; it includes natural based, environmentally-friendly film forming polymers and dispersants which have long-lasting water-resistant properties yet enhanced skin feel, and are designed to meet consumers’ demands for products that are cleaner, greener and more biodegradable.Continue reading