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

Cosphaderm® Absolute is a blend of three established humectant actives in optimally aligned concentrations. Using Cosphaderm® Absolute helps to hydrate the skin and improve the skin’s barrier function while reducing the water activity of a formulation. The lower the water activity of a formulation, the less antimicrobials need to be used for preservation.With sodium lactate and betaine, Cosphaderm® Absohas 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

In addition to Cosphaderm® Pentiol natural and Cosphaderm® Propanediol natural, there has recently been an expansion of the portfolio with two more natural diols with strong antimicrobial activity: Cosphaderm® Octiol natural and Cosphaderm® Heptiol natural. Our latest product launch, Cosphaderm® Hexiol natural, further expands our portfolio of natural COSMOS and NATRUE compliant diols.Cosphaderm® Hexiolhas 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.

Natural caprylyl glycol (1,2-Octanediol) has very good antimicrobial efficacy and is extremely cost-effective. It is in no way inferior to the synthetic variant and is NATRUE-certified for use in natural cosmetics. As a multifunctional cosmetic ingredient, this emollient also has a moisturising effect as well as skin and hair conditioning properties. The new blends, Cosphaderm® Capo and Cosphaderm® Pocalhas not

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.