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Plant of the Month: ALOE<br/>The Skin Savior

If your skin feels stressed of hydro-alcoholic gel or the last days of summer our plant of the month will be the perfect hydration partner.. more

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Discover the new 2020 Trends in Hair Care!

The Wellness hunt, Techknowledge and Fluid identity - discover how these trends influence our everyday hair care regime! To receive th.. more

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Hydrolite<sup>®</sup> 5P

A pharma-compliant grade of Pentylene Glycol that enhances the bioavailability of both hydrophilic and lipophilic active ingredients. .. more

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Sustainable alternatives to silicone derivatives in sunscreen formulations

In sun care cosmetics silicone derivatives are frequently used for different purposes – but with the growing demand for more naturalness a.. more

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Personal Hygiene

Personal Hygiene represents a wide range of cosmetic applications for different areas of the body that each have their own unique requirem.. more

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September 30, 2020 - October 01, 2020

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October 06, 2020 - October 08, 2020

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October 06, 2020 - October 08, 2020

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October 13, 2020 - October 14, 2020

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October 28, 2020 - October 30, 2020

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A natural-based 360° approach for optimized sunscreen formulations

Consumers expect from their sunscreen products not only highly effective protection from UV rays, optimal water resistance, formulation stability but at the same time a light and dry skin feel. The rising environmental awareness also leads to a higher demand for responsibly sourced and sustainable ingredients. The formulator’s dilemma is to find sustainably sourced alternatives to ingredients that are under scrutiny such as SPF-boosters, film formers and other typically synthetic or silicone-derived raw materials used in sunscreens - without compromising the formulation performance, stability and skin feel. Here we describe a multifunctional blend that is unique in its natural and holistic approach to the multiple challenges of formulating modern sunscreen products. It can effectively enhance the efficiency of the used UV-filters, improve the water resistance and formulation stability, and has a beneficial impact on the skin feel of the emulsions. Based on responsibly sourced raw materials, it is the next step towards a higher degree of sustainability and naturalness in sun protection cosmetics. This article was originally published in SOFW journal 7+8_2020

Preservatives are an integral part of cosmetic formulations and consumer safety because they protect products from microbial contamination, especially during repeated use. Safety concerns of some common preservatives, along with their regulatory limitations, have fueled the increased demand for alternatives. Discover our Modern Product Protection solutions for shampoos...