6 NEWS Biodegradable options
At this year’s SEPAWA Congress, BASF Care Creations introduced two new products to answer the needs of today’s environmentally-conscious consumers, Euperlan OP White and Cegesoft Peel.
Euperlan OP White is a wax-
based, readily-biodegradable and cold-processable opacifier dispersion with a superior white appearance for surfactant formulations. The product meets today’s demand for ecological friendly ingredients and its unique properties make it particularly suitable for ecolabel conforming skin and hair cleansing formulations. BASF is a supplier of cold-processable wax dispersions for personal care that provide optical effects in rinse- off products. Euperlan OP White complements BASF’s current
R&D moves to newly- acquired site
Following Galderma-Spirig’s decision to close their Egerkingen site in September 2017, Omya International, based in neighbouring Oftringen, Switzerland, will move research and
development activities to the site, having acquired the property from Galderma- Spirig’s parent company, Nestlé Skin Health.
portfolio of pearlising wax dispersions and can be used as an alternative to synthetic polymer opacifiers.
Cegesoft Peel consists of spherically shaped wax beads that provide a gentle and mild exfoliation. Mainly derived from
natural and renewable resources, Cegesoft Peel is a readily biodegradable and environmentally-friendly alternative to sharp-edged abrasives and non-degradable beads (often referred to as microplastic beads).
Excellence in cosmetic science: Made in Italy
Every autumn the most respected and creative cosmetic experts meet at Fiera Milano Congressi in the heart of Milan to celebrate another innovative and successful year, as well as to discuss issues related to formulations and manufacturing techniques. Over 70% of the world’s makeup is produced in the
north of Italy and it is no secret that France is the biggest European importer of personal care products from Italy. Making Cosmetics offers all
professionals working in the cosmetics sector the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the Italian cosmetics market, with the ultimate goal of assisting
companies to exceed commercial objectives and achieve higher recognition worldwide. Making Cosmetics is organised by Valorevents and Step Exhibitions and takes place at Fiera Milano Congressi on the 21-22 November, with access free to all. For more information visit
www.making-
cosmetics.it
In addition to acquiring the
property, including all buildings and facilities, Omya intends to acquire Spirig Pharma’s Cosmospheres business unit, which develops and manufactures high-quality cellulose-based additives for the cosmetics industry. Omya will offer continued employment to the employees in this business area. In addition, the continued employment of facility management and maintenance staff will be reviewed. With the relocation of
research and development, the bottleneck at the headquarters will be eliminated long-term without further construction.
Foray into hair care offers conditioning benefits
Gattefossé’s first ever hair care ingredient was launched at in- cosmetics Latin America. The company’s researchers have applied their knowledge in lipochemistry to develop an ingredient that mimics the beneficial conditioning and protective properties of hair sebum without the greasiness. Central to the composition
are high molecular weight esters found in the hull of the sunflower seed and in jojoba seeds. These esters are reacted with polyglycerol to improve spreading on the hair
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surface and to ensure a homogeneous film. Tests demonstrate that hair regains hydrophobicity and is protected from humidity and frizz. The hair becomes easier to manage and is smooth to the
touch, also style is maintained for longer. “We have been working for several years to find a
composition that can substitute silicones in hair treatment products. We discovered that naturally occurring sebum really is the best conditioner for hair. With over-washing, thermal aggression and pollution, sebum cannot always play the role it is designed for and hair becomes damaged and exposed. We have designed an ingredient named Definicire that is close to sebum in chemical structure, but with slightly higher
carbon chain lengths to optimise performance and avoid greasiness. “The sensory properties of the hair after treatment were key in this development. We fine-tuned the composition to avoid oiliness in appearance or on touch. Our teams in Singapore and in Brazil tested the formulations to evaluate the effectiveness of the humidity barrier. We are very satisfied with the results,” said Vincent Hubiche, in charge of the applications’ development for the Gattefossé group.
November 2018
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