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January 25th, 2021

How to overcome the challenges in formulating mineral sunscreens and foundations

With an increased awareness of the dangers of overexposure to the sun and the need for use of sunscreens, the need for formulating more effective and safe sunscreens has been […]

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January 25th, 2021

How to choose the right color for hand sanitizers and hand cleansing products?

Generally, you may find colourless hand sanitizers in the market. But these sanitizers can be made available in vibrant colours too. There are specific guidelines to be followed […]

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January 25th, 2021

Amazonian Rainforest plants and their prime benefits in skincare and haircare

There are more than 80,000 Amazonian plants that are in existence. Rainforest beauty products and cosmetics made from wildly potent Amazonian rainforest ingredients become more and more popular.
The natural ingredients […]

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January 25th, 2021

Would natural Preservatives in cosmetics prevent bacteria from growing?

The term “preservatives” refers to the functional name for a wide variety of compounds that help slow or prevent bacterial growth in a wide range of food, nutraceuticals, personal care, and cosmetic […]

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November 8th, 2020

The causes of blooming in lipsticks and the solutions to avoid it

Introduction

Today lipsticks are most widely used to enhance the beauty of lips and to add glamour’s touch to the makeup to […]

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November 8th, 2020

Turn Gold and platinum into beauty

For thousands of years, genuine gold has been used to adorn the body.

Admired for its ability to remain unchanged and untarnished by time and environment, pure gold endures as the ultimate in luxury, and as […]

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November 8th, 2020

Post pandemic scenario and market trends for colour cosmetics

The impact of covid-19 on the top colour cosmetics markets globally is not a good scenario; Japan has seen a dip of 49% while the US is seeing 36% dip and the […]

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November 8th, 2020

Alternatives to microplastics in color cosmetics

Following the previously article published on the subject of plastics and how to avoid them(Click here), in this article we are going to dive in more […]

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October 4th, 2020

Formulating moisturizers

Moisturizers are preparations that can increase the water content of the stratum corneum. Moisturizing creams, gels, and lotions are generally applied for the alleviation of the signs and symptoms of dry and cracked skin resulting in a soft, smooth, […]

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October 4th, 2020

How microbiome helps skin’s defense system

The skin Microbiome Discovery

Scientists are unveiling a secret: a hosted microbiome made of billions of microorganisms are living on our skin, which provides a unique ecosystem for them. Those microorganisms are essential to make the […]

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October 4th, 2020

Ceramides and their significant role in helping the damaged skin

Ceramides are naturally present in our skin and play a major role by providing an improved adhesion among the corneocytes. They contribute to this to regulate the skin barrier effect improving […]

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October 4th, 2020

Skin layers and the main causes of skin dryness and scaling

Our skin is our first line of safeguard against disease-causing microbes and toxins and serves as the interface between our internal aqueous environment and the outer dry atmosphere. Keeping up […]

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August 8th, 2020

Sustainable hair care

At this formulation corner, we are showcasing 4 innovative formulations from ROELMI Italy for hair care with the below sustainable ingredients from ROELMI.

There are other formulations below that could be presented to you. Should you be interested […]

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August 8th, 2020

Oils, fats, esters, emollients, is there a difference?

Oils, fats, and waxes form an important, but cross section of raw materials that can find uses in most types of cosmetic and personal care products. They are used as emollients which impart […]

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August 8th, 2020

Let’s get rid off Plastics in cosmetics and personal care

Plastics are known as water insoluble polymers that can be moulded, extruded, or physically manipulated into various solid forms which retain their defined shapes in their intended applications (i.e. use and […]

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August 8th, 2020

How to make Sustainability real?

With all the issues around the global environment, sustainability is becoming more and more important for Personal Care market. Linking innovation and responsibility as major development-drivers, picking the responsible choices are becoming a big responsibility for […]

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July 1st 2020

Clean Products – keep it simple! Care right!

So what does clean product mean?

For us, it means more does not always mean better and this is how it should be targeted:

⦁ Keep your INCI short! – producer and consumer friendly formulations […]

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July 1st 2020

How Does Silica help you skin care or color cosmetic product?

Silica helps your skin in various ways. It absorbs oil and sweat to help your makeup last longer and you don’t look like a frying pan all day. Silica works […]

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July 1st 2020

The patent-pending Smokey Eyes!

Eyes are the dominant features of the face especially during conversation. They reflect emotional states as well as indicating our health. Larger looking eyes were seen as a sign of beauty, and this has been the case […]

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July 1st 2020

Is Collagen and Elastin enough to have a healthy skin and youthful appearance?

The dermis is the deep layer, forming the main bulk of the skin. The dermis is the layer responsible for the skin’s structural integrity, elasticity, and resilience. The […]