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5 Editor’s Comment 7 Cover Story: Natura-Tec 9 News
99 Formulations Get inspiration for your next project with a selection of prototype formulations from the world’s leading ingredient suppliers
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16 Interview: LipoTrue At 10: Getting Active
Juan Carlos Escudero is the chief executive officer of Spanish cosmetic actives maker LipoTrue. Based in Barcelona, the company is celebrating ten years in business. In conversation with editor Tim Probert, Escudero discusses LipoTrue’s philosophy, product development and sales strategy, and the rise of biotechnology
21 in-cosmetics Global preview
An 11-page preview of the in-cosmetics Global trade show, which takes place in Paris, France on 14-16 April. This in-depth preview details what visitors can expect from this year’s edition of the world’s biggest personal care ingredient trade show, including the Personal Care Magazine-backed Formulation Lab. There is also a round-up of show floor highlights from selected exhibitors
34 The skin microbiome and the power of certified cosmetics
Cosmebio explores why moving beyond formulations that are merely non-disruptive to the design of certified, microbiome-friendly cosmetics that significantly enhance microbial diversity is an essential step towards supporting skin resilience and optimizing the health of the entire metaorganism
41 Ethanol in the EU: how to respond to regulation
Ethanol is widely used in personal care formulations, but its future in the EU is unclear with discussions on regulatory hazard classification ongoing. Decisions expected under the Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR) and the Classification, Labelling, and Packaging (CLP) Regulation this year could influence everything from the placement of products on market to long-term formulation strategy, as Sagentia Regulatory explains
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www.personalcaremagazine.com 45 Targeting lipids for the care of dry skin
Silab has developed a restructuring natural active ingredient that targets the lipid disorders of dry skin identified through a novel modelling study. The French company has leveraged its expertise in enzyme engineering and put in place a non-denaturing process enabling the extraction of a proline-rich peptide fraction from flowering tops of cornflowers (Centaurea cyanus)
51 Advancement of sunscreen using sodium surfactin
A Bloomage Biotechnology study addresses the key formulation challenges associated with micron-sized physical sunscreens and establishes a scientific foundation for the development of high-performance, user-friendly, and stable sunscreen products
57 How climate change is shaping next-generation hair care
Active Concepts describes its Global Warming Hair Protection Assay, which uncovers the effects of environmental stress on hair and drives the development of innovative ingredients that safeguard strength, structure, and lifespan
61 The evolution of beauty: from surface care to wellness
Lubrizol examines the shift toward beauty-from-within strategies, emphasizing the role of systemic factors such as oxidative stress, glycation, and gut health in skin ageing. The article discusses key challenges in nutraceutical formulation, particularly bioavailability, and explores how advanced technologies like microencapsulation can enhance the stability, absorption, and sensory properties of active ingredients
66 Rebalancing skin microbiota for sensitive skin
Roelmi HPC describes a study that aims at presenting a particular innovative approach to rebalancing the skin microbiota by benefiting the skin and
preventing its alterations. Through a soft process, the bacteria are inactivated but retains all the beneficial actions toward our skin
71 Giving skin a biochemical shield against oxy-ageing
Corum explains why diascorbyl azelate is more than just a Vitamin C derivative, it is a strategic upgrade in antioxidant science
77 Evaluating a serum for treating thinning hair
Interest in hair thinning and loss prevention using natural products or their extracts has increased. Princeton Consumer Research describes a study to review efficacy and safety of a hair serum that was shown to be effective, safe, well-tolerated by study participants with hair thinning
83 Taking psychodermatology out of the clinic and into life
Katerina Steventon of the UK’s Independent Skincare Consultancy and Jule Lexa Völzke of CLR Berlin discuss psychodermatology and the spaces where sensation meets meaning and rituals intersect with neural pathways — where personal care becomes a form of emotional regulation as much as skin health maintenance
87 Hydrophilic emulsifier for hybrid O/W foundations
Siltech describes a hydrophilic emulsifier that has a very high degree of polyether chains on the dimethicone backbone. It acts as a strong O/W emulsifier and dispersant
93 Advanced strategies for retinol stabilization
Medskin Solutions Dr. Suwelack examines the use of lyophilization (freeze-drying) as a formulation strategy to enhance the stability of labile actives
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