INTRODUCTION The skin is the largest organ and the outermost interface between the body
The personal care world is more dynamic than ever before, driven by a strong demand for greater sustainability. The industry needs to develop innovative products to address consumers’ desires, with respect for environment and people being the key to successful new launches. Moreover, formulations need to balance novelty, efficacy, sensorial appeal and safety. Join our #respectfulbeauty journey, for beauty without compromise.
Skin being the largest organ of the body, like any other organ of the
I had the great pleasure of co-charing the 2022 Formulation Summit with dr Barbara
Thanks to advancements in neuroscience and technology since the 2010s, it is now possible to scientifically and dynamically evaluate the psychological and physiological impact of emotions related to the use of cosmetic products and the resulting actions. Experts agree that 6 primary emotions, sometimes more, constitute the common and universal base of individuals with: pleasure, sadness, fear, disgust, surprise, and anger. To objectify emotions scientifically, there is not a single simple and direct method but a multitude of methods. it is crucial to consider, in the design of the protocols, the claim sought, the type of product studied, the typology of consumers and to integrate all three expressive, physiological, and subjective components of the emotion.
The demand for valorization of fruit by-products is stronger than ever due to environmental issues, being a challenge for economy and society. A panoply of studies has been carried out on fruit by-products to identify the phytochemicals present and evaluate its biological safety and efficacy for humans. The bioactive compounds present are mainly polyphenols, fatty acids, minerals, and vitamins, which provide skin beneficial effects, such as photoprotection, anti-aging and anti-inflammatory effects, among other activities. Therefore, the cosmetic field may take advantage of these high-added value ingredients. This paper aims to summarize the potential cosmetic applications of fruit by-products, with a case study of chestnut and kiwiberry by-products. A critical analysis of opportunities and challenges of these active cosmetic ingredients on the market is also provided.
From karat gold masks to intensive plastic surgeries, consumers have long bought into products and services that promise a youthful glow within the wellness industry. The anti-aging market is forecasted to be about $71.7 billion USD in 2023 (1), yet there has been recent backlash surrounding the negative connotations associated with anti-aging. The unrealistic beauty standards incorporated into the anti-aging campaigns, often amplified by celebrities and social media, are receiving their own facelift.
Well-aging is a new spin for consumers in the pursuit of being well for the sake of well-being. Rather than shame consumers for their inability to delay aging, this campaign encourages consumers to embrace aging and look inward to understand what aging means to them. This twist to health and wellness is growing in popularity as more and more consumers are prioritizing feeling good along in addition to looking good. Health-driven trends, like screen fasting to habit trackers, are pushing back on extreme trends as a means of prioritizing both self-love and self-care. Regardless of whether the face powder, elective surgery, or mindfulness journal is purchased, each day the consumer gets one day older. But the goods and services that fill up those days will change based on who in the market is best meeting the consumer needs. Companies must listen to the consumers to ideate and build products that fulfill the gaps in their lives. The well-aging space is demonstrating the impact of tweaking the messaging and the products to better engage with their consumer.
Globally, consumers are washing millions of loads of laundry every year – and relying on liquid fabric softener to not only combat wrinkles and static cling but add fragrance as well. Many fabric softeners today rely on cationic surfactants to bind by electrostatic attraction to the negatively charged groups on fabric fibres and smooth them, effectively lowering friction. Liquid fabric softener also delivers fragrance; but as it drains with the rinse cycle, it takes some fragrance benefits along with it. Some formulations are also not biodegradable, or they may not break down before reaching waterways and potentially harm the ecosystem (1). Any way to maximize biodegradability and minimize loss while still delivering softening and scent performance will significantly drive this market segment and help reduce aquatic pollution.
In this article, we will assess new cationic-compatible and readily biodegradable, fermentation-derived cellulose technology in the form of CELLULON® RC-76 Cellulose Liquid to stabilize biodegradable, encapsulated fragrance in liquid fabric softeners, and the effect of that stability on fragrance perception.
A standard method for the evaluation of hand dishwashing products, adapted to Italian conditions, was developed and checked for robustness and reliability. The stability of the method, the ability to differentiate the results in various conditions, and the simplicity of its implementation are useful characteristics of the method.
As trends such as conscious consumerism and clean beauty rise, sustainability is at the forefront for personal care and cosmetic ingredient suppliers, manufacturers, brands, and consumers. With this in mind, in-cosmetics Global, the world’s leading personal care ingredients show, is returning to Barcelona, Spain, this March with a brand-new Sustainability Zone where exhibitors and visitors can discover the tangible actions that they can take to improve the footprint of their products and learn how the industry is working towards a net-zero future. The Sustainability Zone succeeds previous years’ Sustainability Corner in size and scope as the show ensures that sustainability and the industry’s commitment to the environment remains a core focus.
