Used successfully for over 40 years, Clariant’s Octopirox® is now one of the leading and most effective anti-dandruff active ingredients available on the market. It is an ingredient that’s generally considered non-irritating and non-allergenic and has been specifically designed to combat all causes of dandruff and dry scalp.
Trends for Skincare/Makeup Hybrids
We’ve all heard of tinted moisturiser as the classic skincare/makeup hybrid, so how have these products evolved in more recent times and what new hybrid products are currently on the market?
Polycare® Heat Therapy from Solvay
Heat protection is a hot topic, literally. More than ever, consumers are looking for ways to protect their hair using natural ingredients to achieve the best results possible.
Vitispheres R8: A unique carrier system for retinol delivery
Everyone knows that retinol is a hugely powerful and beneficial ingredient used across the skincare industry. So how are companies developing innovative ways to get the most out of it?
Sunsafe-DHA for Self-Tanning Formulations
A sun-kissed appearance has continued to grow in popularity in Europe and America over the last 100 years, with designer Coco Chanel accidentally setting off a tanning trend in the early 1920s.Continue reading
Repel-O-Tex® from Solvay for Liquid and Pod/Pouch Laundry Detergents
Innovative laundry care solutions are becoming increasingly important in our day-to-day lives, with many of us focused on keeping our clothes looking fresher for longer. Continue reading
Skinification for Scalp Care
‘Skinification’ isn’t just the latest fad; it’s a hugely popular movement that’s here to stay! This exciting approach to hair care values the importance of looking after your scalp, in the same way you do for your skin using similar skin care ingredients. More and more consumers and formulators are acknowledging that the scalp plays a vital factor in overall hair health – because when your scalp is looking its best, your hair is too!Continue reading
New Principal: Organic Bioactives
We have another exciting new principal that we’re proud to share with you – New Zealand based Organic Bioactives.Continue reading
New Principal: Labio
We’re proud to introduce you to an exciting new principal for personal care products: Labio. Based in Korea, Labio specialises in bio-technology and specifically focuses on extremophiles. Through a unique combination of metabolome, fermentology and cell engineering, this innovative company looks at developing efficient, sustainable and more eco-friendly ingredients with enhanced dermatological benefits for a range of personal care applications.Continue reading
Silicone-Free Hair Repair
Silicones have been a popular, commonly used ingredient in hair care products since the 1970s. But today their popularity is beginning to wane – in part due to consumers’ demands for more silicone-free products, along with a worldwide silicone shortage – leaving both formulators and consumers searching for silicone alternatives.Continue reading