Well over half of people report having a scar somewhere on their body. Yet scar and wound care has traditionally been something that was only dealt with immediately after an injury, a procedure, or a breakout. That’s now changing. Continue reading
Eyes and lips do a lot of the work when it comes to how we perceive a face – they’re the most expressive, attention-capturing features we have. They’re also often among the first areas to show signs of ageing and fatigue. That means even a small improvement here can have a marked effect on how healthy, rested and youthful someone looks overall.
That’s why we’re excited to introduce HydroxyPro-Lift from Sinerga, a collagen-boosting ingredient that has been designed specifically to improve the appearance of eyes and lips. Continue reading
Written by Norman Lowe, June 2026
Malodours are a constant problem, whether associated with human or animal bodies, or non-cosmetic areas like toilets, drains, refuse tips, sewerage, rotting food, cooking smells, and smoking. This blog provides an overview of the systems and chemicals that can be employed to combat these odours.Continue reading
Haircare is undergoing a skincare-inspired evolution, and the scalp is taking centre stage. We’ve identified Active Scalp Reset as one of the key personal care trends shaping innovation in personal care this year, so read on to find out more about innovations in scalp care. Continue reading
Ceramides are one of the most well-established and trusted actives in skin care, valued for their role in barrier repair, hydration and overall skin health. Syensqo has continued to develop ceramide delivery technology with the Cerafy™ range, and their latest launch takes that innovation a step further.
We are pleased to introduce this new bioactive scalp care ingredient from Syensqo. Upcycled from coffee grounds and designed using AI-guided peptide technology, it is formulated to deliver soothing, hydration and anti-hair loss benefits.
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 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.
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
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
