News & Analysis on Cosmetics Innovation
Dispatches from Microbiota 2011
Mapping the microbiome and the increasing sophistication of gene sequencing and analysis have in just a few years completely changed the research landscape for microbiota, and looks set to answer many to-date unresolved ‘mechanism of action’ questions.
Finished goods manufacturers L’Oréal, Henkel and Yves Rocher have all top scored in the latest WWF Palm Oil Buyers Scorecard, which measures the performance of 132 major retailers and consumer goods manufacturers against 4 areas which show whether these...
New discoveries of natural potent sources of Vitamin C are making their way into collagen boosting, lightening skin care products. These effective ingredients are raising the bar for clinical claims of lightening and collagen synthesis.
Scientists based in France studying the surface tension of surfactant mixtures have found that the dramatic increase in tension that affects the production of cosmetic formulations such as shampoo is caused by the comprehensive aggregation of active...
Germany-based wax ingredients specialist has announced two new key executive appointments at its Trittau, near Hamburg headquarters.