Microbial protection and preserving the balance of the skin microbiome with Cosphaderm® Multifunctionals Cosphatec helps customers choose the right preservation strategy to effectively protect their cosmetics products from microbial deterioration. Bacteria, yeasts, and moulds can cause formulations to change their colour, consistency or odour or, in the worst case, even pose a health risk for consumers. has not

Emulsifiers of natural origin in cosmetics: Using the power of nature Emulsifiers play a key role in cosmetic formulations as they bridge the gap between oil- and water-based ingredients. They help stabilise and blend these different components, resulting in the smooth and even texture we expect from our skin, hair and body care products. In recent years, demand for emulsifiers from natural sources has inchas not

REDUCTION OF INCIS USING MULTIFUNCTIONALS The use of multifunctionals in cosmetic formulations means that less INCIs can be used. And in addition it creates a stable and safe formulation due to the functional diversity of individual raw materials. ACTIVES AND ADDITIVES ORGANIC ACIDS & THEIR SALTS Organic acids help to regulate pH levels and condition the skin due to their acidic nature. In addithas not

The Chinese cosmetics market is one of the fastest growing and largest cosmetics markets in the world. This market must be protected, controlled and managed. This is done in China through the 2020 Cosmetics Hygiene Supervision Regulations. On 1 January 2021 the CSAR (Cosmetics Supervision and Administration Regulation) came into force and replaces the existing Cosmetics Hygiene Supervision Regulations. It aimhas not

We have developed an alternative strategy for the preservation of O/W emulsions based on the reduction of water activity with natural humectants such as Cosphaderm® Propanediol natural. This not only effectively improves the microbial stability of a cosmetic formulation, but also simultaneously strengthens the skin barrier through its application.

The modern way of preserving a product means making a product unattractive for germs but highly attractive for consumers without causing any irritation. In modern cosmetics, mild preservation plays a key role and is more important than ever.

For cosmetic products, the focus is on crucial requirements regarding their stability, effectiveness and harmlessness. Microbiological stability plays an essential role here, especially when it comes to consumer safety.

We demonstrate the difference between mixed tocopherols and alpha-tocopherol and show why we recommend natural tocopherols.