Modern consumers are evolving from end-users to change agents driving product innovations by making their voices heard. Planet health is the most important issue for consumers worldwide. According to the 2023 Innova Lifestyle & Attitudes Survey, 36% of consumers globally agree that climate change is a top concern. In addition, 34% say that they would… Read more »
Combining the words “no” and “toxins,” Notox is all about embracing natural beauty, avoiding harmful ingredients, and adopting a minimalist skincare routine. With 10.4 million views on TikTok, #Notox is the shift towards achieving a youthful look without the use of needles or surgery. People are swapping wrinkle-relaxing injectables for treatments promising longevity. To opt… Read more »
Multi-phase personal care products have been trendy for decades. Usually triphasic formulations include silicone, glycol or petroleum-based ingredients and the way to formulate them is based on the exclusion of solubility. We will present an innovative way to formulate multi-phase cosmetics in liquid form based on Winsor III microemulsions. Our triphasic microemulsions are composed of… Read more »
Surfachem will be exploring innovative strategies for creating cost-efficient processes in personal care formulations. Abbie Charles, Technical Development Manager, and Charlie Munday, Account Manager at Surfachem will be highlighting the pivotal role of technology and multi-functional ingredients in transforming formulation design. We will discuss new technology launches that enable manufacturers to achieve luxurious textures and… Read more »
Univar Solutions, a global leading chemical distributor, will introduce what customers should expect from a company on their sustainable commitments, the regulatory framework in Europe, and how to be part of the solution by explaining and calculating the Product Carbon Footprint of an ingredient.
This presentation will review cold-process combinations of monoalkanolamides with amphoterics, pearl concentrates, alkyl polyglucosides with a high Krafft point sulfosuccinate, and more. The performance of these materials will be explored, demonstrating their usefulness in reducing processing time and cost.
