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9 Editor’s Comment
Cover Story: Mibelle Biochemistry News
105 Formulations Get inspiration for your next project with a selection of prototype formulations from the world’s leading ingredient suppliers
FEATURES
17 Interview: Milestones and memories This summer, Croda held a 100th
birthday party
at Cowick Hall, its global headquarters in Yorkshire, England. Editor Tim Probert caught up with Consumer Care president Sandra Breene – who herself is celebrating 35 years with the British firm – to share her considerable industry insight
23 Site visit: Syensqo It is almost two years since Belgian speciality
chemicals maker Syensqo came into being after the so-called ‘partial demerger’ of Solvay. Editor Tim Probert visits Lyon in France, where it recently inaugurated a cutting-edge microbiology laboratory to find out more about the company’s past, present and future
29 Meeting changing consumer needs Innospec tells the story of its Iselux surfactant
launched 16 years ago that, through innovation, has evolved and changed over that time with new variants and new data, influenced by the changes in the cosmetic market and demands of its customers
33 The green evolution of the beauty
industry Barbara Olioso, also known as The Green Chemist, tells the history of the remarkable green evolution of the beauty industry - from simple ‘natural’ claims to today’s complex sustainability matrix - and offers insights into where we might be heading next
38 Personal Care magazine:
The first 25 years The first edition of Personal Care magazine was
published in September 2000. Over the past 25 years, there have been plenty of ups and some downs. Editor Tim Probert tells the story. In addition, there is a ten-page section of ‘picture portraits’ about global trade shows the Personal Care team visits on a regular basis
54 The future of personal care
ingredient R&D As early and enthusiastic adopters of data science, AI and other technology, Lubrizol has furthered innovation in countless ways in the last quarter of a century. While product innovations and customer demand are vastly different now compared to 2000, Lubrizol demonstrates how its emphasis on R&D and innovation has not changed
59 The past, present and future of
cosmetic claims In a typically challenging piece of writing, Callaghan Consulting International’s Theresa Callaghan argues the future of beauty and personal care lies in reconciling the desire for innovation with a commitment to honesty, moving away from the quick-fix mentality and the promises of miracle transformations
64 Innovating with wax in personal care As Personal Care magazine celebrates 25 years
of connecting and inspiring the personal care industry, Koster Keunen reflects on a quarter-century of partnership, innovation, and progress
69 Collagen and hair care: a modern
fairy tale Rousselot explores the fairytale potential of collagen as the next-generation ingredient for the hair care segment, including how it empowers manufacturers to differentiate their beauty from within products and helps consumers live ‘happily ever-after’ with their hair
75 Navigating a quarter-century of change Over the past 25 years, the personal care industry has
undergone a profound transformation. From the rise of indie brands and the digital revolution to the growing demand for natural ingredients and sustainable practices, the landscape has shifted dramatically. Dow explores the pivotal developments that have shaped the industry
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August 2025 PERSONAL CARE 81 Meeting the needs of the next
generation Generation Alpha, referring to children born from 2010 onwards, is growing up in a radically different world compared to previous generations. Environmentally aware, digitally native, and constantly seeking authenticity, these young individuals are reshaping consumption standards in the world of beauty, as Natura-Tec explains
85 Targeting post-menopausal skin with
niacinamide Faced with the numerous distressing changes that skin undergoes during the menopause; formulators expect to have to solve the challenge of combining multiple active ingredients to create a single effective product. However, scientists at DSM-Firmenich have solved this dilemma with the discovery of a niacinamide active that can effectively address the majority of these changes
91 Mineral UV filters to decrease marine
toxicity ADP Cosmetics presents the evaluation of the ecotoxicity of mineral filters as a function of particle size, chemical composition and combinations and their comparison with a chemical filter as a reference
95 Do squalene peroxides cause acne? British start-up Kutanios discusses the possible
causes of acne vulgaris, of which global cases have risen by around 50% in the past 35 years
99 Fully upcycled microbial
biosurfactants Belgian biotech developer AmphiStar describes its 100% upcycled microbial biosurfactants that offer sustainable and high-performance alternatives to conventional surfactants for personal care
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