Category: Personal Care Products

Harnessing Extremophiles: The Adventurous World of Extreme Organisms in Cosmetics

The world of cosmetics is ever-evolving, with a constant quest for innovation and novel ingredients. One such fascinating area of exploration is the use of extremophiles within the cosmetics industry.

Extremophiles are remarkable organisms that thrive in extreme environmental conditions such as high temperatures, acidity, salinity, and pressure. Their unique adaptations have piqued the interest of the cosmetic world, as they hold the potential to revolutionise skincare and beauty products. In this blog, we delve into the captivating world of extremophiles and explore their applications in the world of cosmetics.

Labio Skin care

2024 Cosmetic Fragrance Trends with Carrubba

Carrubba, our principal, have provided some insights into the latest aroma trends for personal care and cosmetics which will be driving the market in 2024. Here’s a summary of the specific trends and scents that are expected to be popular.

Carrubba Skin care

Trends for Skincare/Makeup Hybrids

We’ve all heard of tinted moisturiser as the classic skincare/makeup hybrid, so how have these products evolved in more recent times and what new hybrid products are currently on the market?

Skin care

Polycare® Heat Therapy from Solvay

Heat protection is a hot topic, literally. More than ever, consumers are looking for ways to protect their hair using natural ingredients to achieve the best results possible.

Hair care Solvay

Vitispheres R8: A unique carrier system for retinol delivery

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?

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

Sun care

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

Hair care Sinerga

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

Labio Skin care

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

Hair care Solvay