12 November Room C Seminars

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.

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.

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 performance while maintaining cost efficiency. Attendees will learn about new ingredient launches that offer multi-functional benefits, simplifying supply chains and reducing raw material needs.

With a focus on technology and innovation, we will demonstrate how Surfachem leverages these advancements to meet consumer demands and drive industry growth. Join us to discover how to craft future-ready formulations that align with economic and environmental goals, setting new standards for excellence in personal care products.

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 ingredients that are carefully selected from a range of raw materials that have an ISO 16128 index higher than 0.90. The intrinsic properties of these microemulsions support a higher sensory profile, with superior performance and stability than traditional formulations.

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 for facial alternatives to wrinkle-relaxing injections like botox for a youthful complexion.
900 000 botulinum toxin injections are carried out in the UK each year.
The non-surgical skin tightening market size is estimated to increase by over $500 million between 2023 to 2027.

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 like to see companies help protect nature, believing that brands have a role to play.

In this growing space, biotechnology and upcycling are pivotal strategies to offer a “guilt-free” beauty experience to conscious consumers while delivering powerful performance.

Mastering these techniques, CP Kelco is the right partner to support manufacturers in their sustainable beauty journey. Come and learn our sustainability-first approach, and discover how we make products on purpose.

As spending power becomes more restricted consumers are demanding more from their cosmetics. They want lower prices, but they still want superior performance. Alongside this there is also a conscious consumer need for more environmentally friendly products that consume less water in the shower, so multifunctional products are becoming important. By careful combination of surfactants and conditioning agents it’s possible to develop formulations with high foaming characteristics, good conditioning and still maintain a low price point. We will present Pearly There Hair and Body Cleanser – a multifunctional product that can be used as a 2-in-1 shampoo and conditioner and a body wash – allowing consumers to only turn on the shower once to rinse and therefore reduce their hot water consumption. We will show how the inclusion of two conditioning agents reduces the combing force on hair, reduces static and improves hair alignment. Also, we will show how the combination of sulfate-free surfactants provides a voluminous foam profile and improved deposition of conditioning actives. Finally, we will present rheology data to show that the multifunctional conditioning active can also suspend the pearlizing agent and improve formulation appearance and stability.

Expectations for modern SPF formulations extend beyond performance, such as providing a reliable sun protection factor (SPF).
Ecological considerations, like aquatic toxicity and the potential for endocrine disruption, contribute to the so-called "eco-profiling" of formulation components.
The EU microplastic regulation also impacts the selection of ingredients. Additionally, the skincare product must remain elegant in application.

In this presentation, we introduce a new in-vivo tested SPF 50 face cream and explain the rationale behind the choice of specific components.
Key aspects include photo-stable and non-critical UV filters, physical SPF maximization, the selection of emollients, an eco-friendly formula, a multi-level protection strategy, and a PEG- and silicone-free composition.