The agenda will spotlight biotech formulation challenges and consumer trends

in-cosmetics Asia, the leading event in Asia Pacific for personal care ingredients, is poised to deliver its biggest and most dynamic show to date as it returns to BITEC, Bangkok from 4-6 November 2025.

This year’s event will play host to 80% of the world’s top 10 ingredient suppliers, including industry giants like BASF, Croda, Clariant, and Evonik. It is also expected to welcome 90% of the world’s top 10 cosmetic manufacturers, from L’Oréal and P&G to Kenvue and Unilever.

Now in its 16th year, in-cosmetics Asia has tripled in size since its launch, reflecting the growing demand among R&D professionals and formulators for ingredient solutions in the region.

The 2025 edition will feature over 700 exhibitors and welcome thousands of cosmetic scientists, manufacturers, brand owners, and product developers from across Asia Pacific and further afield. Based on the registration alert requests, overall demand for the show is already tracking 273% higher than at this stage in 2024.

Amid market volatility and regulatory shifts in the US, EU and China, global cosmetic brands are increasingly turning to Asia Pacific, with in-cosmetics Asia website traffic from the US, Russia and China up by 105%, 69% and 22%, respectively.

Up to 100 new exhibitors will be joining the event, with traffic to the website’s Exhibitor Directory up by 151% compared to last year; a clear sign of how eager personal care experts are to research and source the latest personal care ingredients.

in-cosmetics Asia 2025 continues to evolve alongside industry trends, with this year’s show placing a strong spotlight on:
• Personalisation and AI-powered beauty
• Shifting consumer behaviours across China, India and Southeast Asia
• Ethical cosmetics and sustainability: with marine-derived ingredients emerging as one of the most searched-for categories on the website.
• Product stability and efficacy: a core focus of this year’s Technical Seminar and Formulation Lab programmes.
• SPF and UV protection: with the latest advances in UV filters, formulation strategies and regional compliance challenges.

Sarah Gibson, Event Director at in-cosmetics Asia, said:

“This year marks an exciting turning point. As beauty brands navigate macroeconomic pressures and shifting consumer priorities, we have seen growing interest in APAC based on its agility, speed to market and endless demographic opportunities. in-cosmetics Asia 2025 will echo that momentum, not just in scale, but in how deeply we engage with the industry’s most pressing needs.

“From the rise of biotech beauty to the growing demand for well-ageing solutions, we’re aligning our programme with the real challenges facing formulators today: matching consumer trends with R&D capabilities, efficacy, ingredient compatibility, UV protection and more. This year’s show will provide attendees a platform to innovate and advance with confidence. There’s much more to come, and we look forward to revealing what’s in store!”

in-cosmetics Asia will take place from 4-6 November 2025 at BITEC, Bangkok. It will be co-located with COSMEX, ASEAN’s leading manufacturing, packaging and OEM/ODM exhibition for personal care and dietary supplement products.

Visitor registration will open in early August. For more information, visit here.

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Notes to editors: For further information please contact Olivia Evans or Kat Long at the in-cosmetics press office on 020 7240 2444 or in-cosmetics@stormcom.co.uk

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Peptide technology in cosmetic formulas has been around for more than 10 years, and the results you can obtain when using peptides – especially in the presence of suitable delivery agents – can be outstanding. So how do brands differentiate their performance in light of significant and often developed competitors?

This article will look at some of the latest innovations in peptide technology and formulation to yield even better results for today’s discerning consumer. Not sure of the difference between peptides, proteins and collagen, or how they should be used in cosmetic formulas? Watch this video for some great background information and then learn more about the peptide innovations we’re seeing in the cosmetic industry.

Cosmetic peptide innovation #1: In silico and AI development

Research and development of cosmetic ingredients has utilized Artificial Intelligence (AI) and ‘in silico’ methods (meaning computer simulations or models) to generate peptide solutions like never before. Using AI and computer models, raw material suppliers like Lipotrue are creating optimized peptides, and combinations of peptides, to target specific enzymes and biomarkers to obtain their results.

Their latest launch, SP(AI)3 is turning heads by using such unique technology to create a hexapeptide that targets the 3 markers involved in sebum synthesis, pore size and inflammation for outstanding anti-acne results.

Cosmetic peptide innovation #2: Cyclic peptides

Peptides are the combination of amino acids into – usually – chains. While still extremely small, these chains are typically linear and contain a specific subset of amino acids to yield a desired action. Cyclic peptides are a new technology used by cosmetic suppliers that sets these amino acids into a continuous ring, stabilised by hydrogen bonds, to give advanced activity, stability and efficacy.

An example of cyclic peptide formation aimed at counteracting the impact of wrinkle formation at various times in the day has been launched, again, by Lipotrue. Their material Poptide shows they are one of the key leaders in peptide innovations and technology for the cosmetic industry.

Cosmetic peptide innovation #3: Crystallisation

Peptides often come highly diluted in solutions to make them water soluble and easy to add to cosmetic formulas in the cool down stage of processing. Crystallisation, however, provides a super-concentrated powder form of the peptide that can easily be solubilized in a water loving solvent (like glycerin) and then added to formulas. Crystallisation involves taking a highly saturated solution where individual peptides come together and form a crystal-like concentrate.

Using patented crystallization techniques, Active Peptide Company have created their eye-catching blue GHK-Cu Copper Peptide powder, for advanced anti-wrinkle and anti-ageing results.

Cosmetic peptide innovation #4: Hydrolysed proteins and silk peptides

Peptides used in cosmetic formulas are either:

• tripeptides or hexapeptides that have been synthetically produced;
• extracts rich in certain peptides, where the efficacy of the extract can be directly traced back to the presence of the proteins/peptides present in the plant material; or
• hydrolysed proteins.

Of these, the use of hydrolysed proteins and silk peptides has been largely under-rated – until now. Hydrolysed proteins and hydrolysed silk are essentially the original protein broken down into peptide chains to make them small enough to be biomimetic with the skin and hair, and easy to incorporate into a cosmetic formula.

The original protein is far too large and insoluble to be of any use; but when it is in the hydrolysed form it can be delivered easily through personal care. In this form it provides the peptide building blocks that repair hair and skin and provide a protective, breathable film against further damage. The results are noticeable straight away, yet there is no residue.

Hydrolysed proteins are also highly substantive, meaning there are certain grades that are particularly resistant to wash off and have proven efficacy in rinse off cosmetic formulas. Don’t underestimate the power of these peptide sources – while not deep acting like tripeptides and hexapeptides, their activity at the surface of the skin or hair is incredibly important for barrier repair, maintenance and instantaneous results.

Cosmetic peptide innovation #5: Multi-peptide combinations

Peptides are only needed in very small amount in cosmetic formulas, which is a good thing, because they are usually quite expensive. You only need a relatively small input of these materials to get great results, but they can add to the cost of a cosmetic formula quite significantly.

It is interesting to see that some of the more luxury brands, where performance is absolutely essential, are using combinations of peptides. They may describe their product as containing a peptide ‘cocktail’, or as a peptide ‘blend’, or even multi-peptide serum like in this example.

Consumers will readily pay more for a product with clinically proven efficacy, and these blended peptide formulas can often yield outstanding multi-faceted results from the tiny but effective peptide molecules they contain.

Keep up with peptide innovations in your cosmetic formulas…

While I’ve summarised the latest trends for you, it is up to you to speak directly with your suppliers and check out the Innovation Zone at your nearest in-cosmetics exhibition. You’ll always see the best and latest innovations there, and dozens of suppliers with peptide technology, and perhaps the next best thing, at these amazing events.

Happy formulating!

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The shortlist for the 2024 in-cosmetics Asia Awards has been revealed following a record number of entries this year. Winners will be announced at the official in-cosmetics Asia Awards Ceremony on Tuesday 5 November in Bangkok, Thailand.

This year, 20 entries have been shortlisted from a total of 100, marking the highest number of submissions to date. Last year’s event featured 85 ingredients in the Innovation Zone, but the 2024 zone has seen a significant increase, with companies like Cargill, SEWA KASEI, Lubrizol, CLR Berlin, and Oat Cosmetics among the contenders.

This year’s shortlist was judged by an expert panel comprising experts from renowned companies such as L’Oréal, Procter & Gamble, Amorepacific, and more.

Judges from other in-cosmetics Group Award events do not participate in the judging of the in-cosmetics Asia Awards.

The shortlisted nominees for the Best Functional Ingredient category are:

• BRASCA with aIDRAWAX® REVO
• Elementis with BENTONE HYDROLUXE 360
• IOI Oleo GmbH with DYNASAN® CrystalCONTROL L
• Kaffe Bueno with KLEANSTANT®
• LESSONIA with ALTER-EMULGEL, a 100% natural and plant-based emulsifier
• Lubrizol with Novemer CS polymer
• Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant with Pickmulse
• Oleon with RADIASTAR 1436
• SEIWA KASEI CO., LTD. with Vistanol GDHR-Pure
• Wilmar with WILSOL SPF BOOSTER

Shortlisted in the Best Active Ingredient category are:

• ALGAKTIV with ALGAKTIV® Densidyl
• CODIF TN with PANTODIUM CICA
• dsm-firmenich with ETERWELL YOUTH
• Givaudan Active Beauty with Neuroglow
• LipoTrue with DEEPSTRINE
• Provital, S.A. with SHILOXOME, an ecosystem for a multi-ome skin protection
• RAHN AG with ILLUMISCIN®-GLOW
• SILAB with COMMUSYS®
• Solabia Group with Serenibiome®
• Vytrus Biotech with BAOLIFT: Your Skin Workout

The awards will also celebrate the Spotlight On Formulation Award winners, featuring over 40 formulated personal care ingredients judged live at the show, as well as honour the 9 Faces of the APAC Beauty Industry. The 9 Faces initiative celebrates the innovators, changemakers, and unsung heroes who have significantly contributed to the region’s personal care sector.

Sarah Gibson, Event Director of in-cosmetics Asia, said: “We are so proud to announce this year’s shortlist for the in-cosmetics Asia Awards, drawn from a record number of 100 entries. The quality of submissions this year made it a very tight competition, and our expert judging panel faced a difficult task in selecting the finalists. It’s the innovative contributions from our exhibitors that make this event what it is, and without them, the industry wouldn’t have achieved such progress.

“We extend our congratulations to the shortlisted nominees and look forward to celebrating the winners, including the 9 Faces of the APAC Beauty Industry, as well as the Spotlight On Formulation Award winners, at the ceremony in Bangkok soon.”

For more information about the Awards, see here.

in-cosmetics Asia 2024 will take place at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC), in Bangkok, Thailand from 5-7 November 2024. The event will be co-located with COSMEX, ASEAN’s most comprehensive exhibition on manufacturing technologies, machinery, packaging, and ODM/OEM services for cosmetics, personal care, and dietary supplement products.

For more information and to register to attend in-cosmetics Asia, visit here.

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For further information please contact Olivia Evans or Frankie Banton at the in-cosmetics press office on 020 7240 2444 or in-cosmetics@stormcom.co.uk

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Beijing, 18 September 2023 — The upcoming edition of Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi), China’s choice sourcing platform for the global personal care industry, will be held from 20-22 March 2024 at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center in China.

Riding on the remarkable growth of China’s beauty & personal care market, PCHi 2024 promises to be a landmark event, bringing together industry leaders, esteemed academics, and influential government representatives to explore the latest trends, innovations, and solutions.

According to a forecast by Statista, revenues for China’s beauty & personal care market are expected to soar to an impressive US$60.17 billion in 2023. This upward trajectory is set to continue at a robust annual rate of 5.03% (CAGR 2023-2028) .

With the increase of Chinese consumers prioritizing product efficacy, the industry is turning its focus to research and development and product innovation, ushering in an exciting era of possibilities.

The Gateway to China’s Personal Care Industry

In light of these trends, PCHi 2024­­ will provide an unparalleled platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and business development, fostering growth and collaboration across the industry.

Attendees can look forward to engaging with perennial show segments like the PCHi Annual Industry Conference, New Products Showcase, New Technology Sessions, and the highly anticipated PCHi Fountain Awards, which have been integral to the event’s success over the years.

The PCHi Sustainability Zone, Beauté Gourmet experiential zone, and the Toxicological Testing Zone will also return — making PCHi 2024 an event brimming with exciting features to meet the diverse needs of the industry.

“We are pulling out all stops to make PCHi 2024 an experience like no other,” said a spokesperson from Reed Sinopharm Exhibitions, the event’s organizer. “As the industry continues to thrive and evolve, PCHi remains the definitive gateway to China’s thriving beauty and personal care market, offering an enriching platform that facilitates knowledge exchange, fosters deeper industry insights, and enables business opportunities for all participants, regardless of their functional roles.”

PCHi2024 Exhibitor List (until September 18th)

Secure Hassle-free Access to PCHi 2024

Industry professionals planning to attend the event are encouraged to register before 23:00 (GMT+8) on March 15, 2024. Please click PCHi2024 Pre-Registration

By registering online early, visitors enjoy complimentary access and ensure seamless entry without the hassle of waiting in line at the event. Self-service counters will also be available for pre-registered guests to collect their passes on-site — a move to enhance the overall event experience for visitors.

For more information about PCHi 2024, please visit www.pchi-china.com/en, or connect with PCHi on social media.

Statista, https://www.statista.com/outlook/cmo/beauty-personal-care/china, August 2023

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About PCHi

The Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) trade show is China’s #1 Sourcing Platform for the Global Personal Care Industry. As an innovation-led event, PCHi provides cosmetics, home and personal care manufacturers, ingredients suppliers, cosmetics packaging, machinery and product testing providers from all over the world with a quality platform for ingredients sourcing, gaining insight into global trends, and networking with world-class experts.

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11 April 2023: in-cosmetics Global came to a successful close in Barcelona, Spain on March 30, 2023. 10,799 unique attendees from all five continents, a 33% increase on last year, descended on the Fira Barcelona Gran Via for three days of immersive networking, sourcing and learning opportunities.

Roziani Zulkifli, Event Director, in-cosmetics Global, said: “We are delighted that in-cosmetics Global returned to such widespread, international support, once again demonstrating why it is the world’s leading personal care ingredients show. Innovation could be found in abundance across the halls of the Fira Barcelona Gran Via, while the high-level, international audience in attendance demonstrated not only the importance of networking and sourcing at the show, but the industry’s willingness to invest in the future of the cosmetics and personal care industry.”

An abundance of innovation

Returning after a seven-year hiatus from the Catalonia capital, in-cosmetics Global welcomed more than 900 leading personal care ingredient suppliers, from over 50 countries, looking to connect with manufacturers and brands on the lookout for the next big ingredient trend.

Further highlighting the international reach of the show, 72% of attendees joined the event from abroad – up from 57% in 2022 – from over 118 countries. 12% of the international delegation travelled from Asia Pacific – compared to 6% in 2022 – with visitors hailing from South Korea, China, India and Japan.

For many attendees, this represented the first international personal care event they’ve attended following three years of lockdowns and subsequent travel restrictions.

And, with an abundance of innovation on the show floor, attendees were keen to make the most of every minute at the show, with visitors returning for day two and three, driving repeat attendee numbers up to 20,902 – an almost 50% increase on 2022.

Among the innovations on display by this year’s exhibitors, the event’s premium sponsor, KSM-66 Ashwagandha, showcased its branded, full-spectrum ashwagandha extract. Produced using a unique proprietary extraction process based on ‘green chemistry’ principles, attendees were able to discover how the company holistically extracts all of the root essence while preserving its natural healing potency. The calming adaptogen is renowned for its calming, de-stressing properties, making it a popular ingredient for skincare formulations.

Across the show floor, natural cosmetic active ingredient manufacturer, NORMACTIVE launched its TRI-MEA natural, upcycled and biodegradable active ingredient that repairs and protects the hair shaft, completing the hair care puzzle by upgrading hair quality to a healthy state.

While Sensient Beauty, a developer of high-purity colours and surface treatments, revealed its Aloe Surface Treatment. Extracted and upcycled from discarded aloe leaves and infused with coconut oil, the treatment is 100% natural, hydrophobic, easy to disperse, has a high-pigment load and excellent spreadability.

Meanwhile, one year after announcing its first product launch at in-cosmetics Global in Paris, Global Bioenergies returned with its second launch: Isonaturane® 16 – a sixteen-carbon molecule that is widely used in cosmetics.

Ichimaru Pharcos launched its natural cosmetic ingredient, HyaluGuard to inhibit the degradation of hyaluronic acid (HA) in fibroblasts to reduce skin sagging and wrinkles, while Stephenson, continued the success of its solid format shampoo and body bars, with the launch of its Syndopal Solid Hair Conditioner (SHC) 600-MB, the only extruded solid conditioning base available on the personal care market.

Bringing its latest product launches to life in the form of an immersive fashion show, Ashland took attendees on a journey from crocus to coconuts, and rosewood to raspberries. The novel approach transformed the stand into a fashion runway, where models showcased visual representations of the company’s most vital, naturally derived, nature-friendly materials. This included its newest, dynamic biofunctional, Liftyl, which uses upcycled rosewood chips; Saffragyl, a biofunctional upcycled from crocus flowers; Phyteq, which is based on a raspberry ketone and a preservative potentiator; and Softhance conditioner, which harnesses the power of soy and glycerine to provide moisture retention.

Speaking about the event, Sandra Meister, Business & Relationship Manager, Mibelle Biochemistry, said: “in-cosmetics Global is the single most important show of the year due to the great opportunities it offers. We have been able to meet with all our distributors from over 50 countries, as well as connect with new customers. The quality of these contacts has been great, and it has been wonderful to see the show back in full swing.”

An international crowd-pleaser

Among the attractions at this year’s show, the event’s first-ever Indonesian Natural Ingredients Pavilion brought together seven unique suppliers of essential oils, aromas and plant extracts, including PT Aroma Atsiri Indonesia, Javagri, MB Plus Agro, PT Mignon Sista International, PT Merpati Mahardika, Pemalang Agro Wangi, and Rumah Atsiri Indonesia. The pavilion, one of nine at this year’s event, enabled attendees to easily connect with niche suppliers from specific regions, as well as bringing to life local Indonesian culture with a live Gamelan musical performance on day one of the show.

Demonstrating insights into the local Spanish market, Beauty Cluster – the largest Spanish cosmetics, perfumery, and personal care cluster in the country – led the event’s Spanish pavilion, bringing together seven Spanish suppliers, including Lluch Essence, IBSINA, EG Active Cosmetics, Global Fragrances Lab, Amita HC, Neftis Laboratorios, and Aitex.

Speaking about the relationship with Beauty Cluster, Roziani Zulkifli added: “The Spanish market will always be important to the global personal care and cosmetics community. Our relationship with Beauty Cluster brings together the country’s leading suppliers. It enables visitors interested in the local market to learn and seek business opportunities with Spanish suppliers.”

Industry leaders share thought-provoking insights

In addition to a packed show floor, the event’s seven dedicated conference theatres and labs offered attendees an enviable opportunity to get hands-on with the latest formulation techniques, gain exclusive access to the latest market intelligence, and find inspiration for new product innovations.

Opening the Marketing Trends Theatre, Conor Spicer, Senior Research Analyst – Beauty & Health, Euromonitor explored the transformation of haircare in the post-pandemic world. He detailed three notable trends and the drivers behind them, including ‘Less is More’ – a trend leading the way as a result of consumers being more selective with their haircare routines, driven by the impact of COVID-19 and subsequent inflationary pressures. They are becoming more selective, opting for fewer but higher quality items with attributes that focus on efficacy and multifunctionality.

The pandemic was also noted for its influence on the ‘Skinification of Hair,’ where an increased focus on health and safety has prompted the emergence of ‘skintellectuals’ who strive to better understand their skin and beauty needs. As a result, “skinification” within hair has grown in prominence, with more brands adopting skincare ingredients and formulations, with the scalp acting as an extension of the skin.

The final trend reflects the maturity of the hair care market and the importance of ‘Purpose over Profit,’ where value growth is often stimulated by premiumisation. Here, as consumer desire evolves, and the purchasing power of Gen Z increases, areas such as ingredient transparency and inclusivity are recognised as key opportunities for growth among brands.

The Marketing Trends Theatre also welcomed Emma Fishwick, Senior Account Manager, NPD Group who took attendees through the latest fragrance innovations. Highlighting the opportunities within the sector, she revealed that the fragrance market was in double-digit growth across Europe, with Spain peaking at 22%. Meanwhile, Italy (20%), Germany (17%), France (12%) and the UK (13%) all noted significant market increases. She noted that within the category, interest in refillable options grew by 23%, while gift sets saw a decline of 2%.

Technology was also a pertinent trend of interest, as covered by Adrià Martínez Noveleta, Strategic Project Manager, Beauty Cluster. He warned attendees that a ‘deep tech tsunami’ would follow, detailing how technology trends including Artificial Intelligence (AI), blockchain, and industry 5.0 (spanning automation, big data and cyber security) would enhance and personalise the customer experience, improve business opportunities and efficiency, and aid expansion into new markets. Highlighting the challenges from data privacy, legal and regulatory risks and the growing dependence on data, Adrià concluded that for success, the collaboration between brands and tech experts will be critical.

The topic of technology was also covered during this year’s popular R&D Tours, which saw hundreds of attendees join expert consultant, Rouah Al-Wakeel, as she guided participants to selected stands linked to three highly topical subjects: Microbiome, sponsored by Symrise; Skinification, sponsored by CODIF; and Biotech, sponsored by Michelle Biochemistry.

Putting ingredients under the microscope

Elsewhere on the show floor, a series of Technical Seminars offered inspiration for new product formulations, delivered by professionals from raw material suppliers, including Stephenson, Active Concepts, Solvay, Sharon Personal Care, LipoTrue, Univar Solutions, ROELMI HPC, and Innospec.

Dr Emmanuel Coste, Scientific Marketing Manager, EXSYMOL presented a technical seminar on the importance of body confidence, highlighting how the company’s new range of cosmetic active ingredients offer solutions for silhouette shaping, body firming and/or cellulite reduction while improving skin texture. Meanwhile, Rene Schmitz, Technical Sales & Marketing Manager, bitop shared insights on the company’s multifunctional bioactives: Ectoin® natural and Glycoin® natural, and why they are well placed to help brands formulate highly effective, “clean beauty” formulations, which meet the latest market and consumer trends.

Sustainability takes the lead

The newly expanded Sustainability Zone, sponsored by AAK and Farmforce, showcased the latest developments and achievements in sustainable beauty. Among the speakers headlining the educational programme within the Zone, Sami Selkälä, Founder and CEO, Innomost demonstrated how it is using upcycled birch for cosmetics, describing trees as the ‘ultimate choice for raw materials.’ She reflected on the nutrient-rich birch and its wide-ranging benefits, from improving preservation to offering antimicrobial, wound healing, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic qualities.

Addressing how brands can connect with the eco-conscious shopper and achieve sustainability without greenwashing, Phil Verey, Managing Director, Provenance spoke about the importance of future-proofing sustainability marketing and how to avoid greenwashing with simple, jargon-free information at the point of sale. He highlighted how, with nearly 80% of beauty shoppers expressing doubts on whether to trust the industry’s sustainability claims, transparency is key in communicating a brand’s positive impact.

Elsewhere, Eric Leroy, Global Marketing Director, Beauty Care and Caroline Mabille, Global Marketing Manager Beauty Cleansing Solutions, Solvay demonstrated the sustainable attributes of fermentation techniques, while Jordi Ayats, Marketing Manager, ALGAKTIV detailed how the company’s state-of-the-art biotechnology is harnessing the power of microalgae to create vegan active ingredients for skincare.

Sophie Moisden, Global Marketing Director, Cargill NV, said: “The past three days have been a real success as we have launched new products and upgraded our sustainability value proposition. Our highlight of the show was our talk at the Sustainability Zone theatre where it was fantastic to see over 70 people come and join the discussion on putting sustainability into action. It isn’t easy to be sustainable, however, seeing brands and companies eager to learn and play their part is inspiring.”

Also making its debut at the show was in-cosmetics Discover, the brand new in-cosmetics digital initiative powered by Covalo. This state-of-the-art ingredients search engine allows users to browse and match a voluminous number of ingredients by certification, performance claims, chemical groups and applications. The Discover team of consultants were also on hand to share market insights into what formulators are searching for on the platform. A case in point is actives currently generating 3 times more searches than any other function, which proves how brands and formulators are responding to a growing audience of end users keen on efficacious and science-backed ingredients.

Finally, the popular Formulation Lab® returned, sponsored by Brenntag, to offer formulators and R&D specialists a carefully curated, practical programme that explored the very latest formulation techniques. From lipsticks and repairing hairsprays, to mineral sunscreens and scalp and hair masks, delegates were invited to formulate live on the show floor, with guidance from ingredient suppliers including Brenntag, Innospec, IMCD France, Ashland, BASF Personal Care and Nutrition GmbH and Evonik.

While formulators and R&D specialists were hands-on in the Formulation Lab®, the show’s immersive product areas enabled visitors to get up close and personal with the latest ingredients.

From the newest ingredients to hit the market in the Innovation Zone, invigorating sensations in the Sensory Bar, and the most innovative pigments and hues at the Make-Up Bar, visitors were inundated with opportunities to test, try, and discover ingredients to inspire the next product formulation.

Across the show’s interactive product displays, attendees actively collected product information through the digital Colleqt QR service – which enabled visitors to collect product information using their default camera app – generating more than 50,000 leads for participating exhibitors.

These popular show features also formed the entries in this year’s in-cosmetics Global Awards. In what was a record-breaking year, the awards attracted more than 250 entries, with exhibitors and visitors coming together to celebrate the industry’s most forward-thinking suppliers.

Closing the first day of the show, the winners of the Innovation Zone: Active and Functional Ingredient Awards, Green Ingredient Award, Rising Star Award and Sensory and Make-Up Bar Awards were all announced at a highly anticipated in-person ceremony. The full list of this year’s winners is available here.

Following two award wins – Silver in the Innovation Zone Best Ingredient – Functional Category for its Aristoflex Eco T, and Gold in the Green Ingredient category for its Rootness Awake, Thomas Lukowicz – Technical Key Account Manager, Clariant said: “We’re very proud to win these awards because it fulfils our purpose as a brand. We started ten years ago and it’s very challenging as a company to bring something new to the market which combines biodegradability and high performance, so we’re extremely happy to be recognised and rewarded for our efforts.”

in-cosmetics Global returns to Paris, France from 16-18 April 2024.  Register your interest to attend now.

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Registration is now open for in-cosmetics Asia – the leading event in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region for personal care ingredients. More than 400 exhibitors are anticipated to join the line-up, with more than 9,000 attendees expected to head to the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC) from 1-3 November 2022, making this year’s event one of the most eagerly anticipated yet.

Widely recognised for its thriving personal care and cosmetics market, the APAC region remains the largest in the beauty and personal care sector, accounting for 36% of the global market. It has long represented the epicentre of innovation, spearheading some of the world’s biggest beauty trends thanks to its innovative approach to new products and ingredients. Helping to put this innovation under the spotlight, in-cosmetics Asia will provide a platform to connect the regional and global personal care community with a host of comprehensive and cost-effective business and networking opportunities.

New exhibitors demonstrate fresh approaches to beauty

Among the new exhibitors heading to Bangkok from 1-3 November, will be Singapore-based Sequential Skin – a biotech start-up and creators of the world’s first at-home microbiome skin test. The skin patch testing kits use gene sequencing technology to assess overall skin health, considering genetic predisposition and a person’s current skin microbiome.

Technology will also be at the forefront on the Cellicon Lab stand. The Korean bio-venture company specialises in dermal delivery technology of topical therapeutics. Its revolutionary peptide technology, PermeaCell, is designed to penetrate the stratum corneum (SC) by intercellular and the epidermis by cell-to-cell transmission.

Hailing from Malaysia, Sime Darby Oils Nutrition – the world’s largest producer of certified sustainable palm oil – will be on hand to offer insights into sustainable practices in the palm oil sector and its approach to palm oil production, which is in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).

Meanwhile, Thailand’s Thai Flavour and Fragrance (TFF) will showcase its extensive portfolio of personal care and fine fragrances; and India’s AVT Natural, a leading manufacturer of plant-based extracts and natural ingredient solutions, will demonstrate how brands can respond to calls for cleaner alternatives in cosmetics and personal care products.

Putting the hottest new ingredients under the spotlight

With such an array of new companies joining the line-up, the show’s popular Innovation Zone will once again provide an invaluable snapshot of some of the most innovative new ingredients and formulations to hit the market. Sponsored by Mibelle Biochemistry, the Innovation Zone will feature dedicated areas for active and functional ingredients, showcasing ingredients from Croda, Ichimaru Pharcos and Chemyunion and more, while further facilitating sourcing opportunities for attendees.

Furthermore, this year’s Spotlight On dedicated product display will focus on three developing sectors:  Fragrance, Healthy Skin and Make Up. Attendees can discover an extensive range of formulated ingredients relating to these popular product categories, with exhibitors including Cargill, Givaudan and DSM confirmed to offer attendees a hands-on, live sensory experience.

A packed schedule of market insights and learning opportunities

With thousands of personal care professionals including R&D specialists, formulators, chemists, marketers and indie brand owners in attendance, the 13^th edition of in-cosmetics Asia will also deliver unrivalled educational opportunities.

The comprehensive Marketing Trends & Regulations programme will define industry trends for professionals from across the new product development process. Confirmed topics include Ageless beauty and the evolution of anti-ageing to embracing ageing by S&J International Enterprises; Conquering beauty e-commerce: innovation and reinvention by Azarine Cosmetic; Disrupting the Beauty Landscape – the role of Gen Z and Millennials by Flying Fish Lab; and Beauty from within: Nootropics and Nutricosmetics by Global Data.

Attendees can also hear directly from ingredient suppliers during a series of Technical Seminars that will inspire new product formulations. Brands confirmed to speak during this year’s programme include Bloomage Biotechnology, Clariant, Kumar Organic Products, Lipoid Kosmetik, LipoTrue and Mibelle Biochemistry.

The popular Formulation Lab will also return, providing invaluable opportunities for formulators and R&D specialists to learn about new ingredients and formulation techniques. Registration for this year’s daily interactive live training sessions will open soon for current and emerging formulators, delivered by suppliers such as Gattefossé, Nikko Chemicals and Hallstar Beauty.

New for 2022, the Formulation Lab will also host an exclusive masterclass led by in-cosmetics Asia’s new Technical Advisor, Oliver Hofmann. The session will focus on solid cosmetics and waterless formulations, as Oliver explores the issues facing formulators as brands look to remove plastics and respond to increased demands for ‘waterless’ or ‘solid’ cosmetics. Attendees will also get the chance to see these new techniques in action when Oliver formulates a solid sugar scrub in which the exfoliant is suspended in a mixture of oils and waxes.

Register today and receive an exclusive industry report

Exclusive for 2022, attendees who pre-register for this year’s event will receive an exclusive in-cosmetics Asia 21-page industry report. With insights from The Kline Group and Gentleman Marketing Agency along with references to research by McKinsey and Company, Euromonitor and more, ‘The Changing Face of the APAC Cosmetics Industry’ report explores the impact of the pandemic on the APAC personal care and cosmetics market. It covers how the pandemic has spurred local growth, the sectors celebrating a revival in popularity and the next chapter of product trends. Register today to receive your complimentary copy.

in-cosmetics Asia will take place at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC), Asia’s premier exhibition and convention centre from 1-3 November 2022. Registration is now open. For more information, please visit the website

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The world’s leading personal care ingredients show returned in-person as thousands of suppliers and cosmetic ingredient manufacturers came together to network, learn, and do business

26 April 2022 – in-cosmetics Global, the world’s leading personal care ingredients show, made its triumphant return to Paris this month, marking its first physical European event after a three-year hiatus. More than 8,000 cosmetic and personal care professionals descended on the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, filling the halls for the much sought-after opportunity to discover, test and try the latest ingredient launches in person, while taking advantage of in-person networking and educational opportunities.

Speaking about the return of the face-to-face event, Alexander Stusenvoll, Sales and Marketing Manager, Impag Germany said: “We have been part of in-cosmetics for many years, and after three years of video calls, we have been looking forward to meeting people in person. We have had high attendance from French suppliers in particular and it’s great to see them again and to see other friendly faces. To be back ‘on stage’ is excellent. The quality of discussions and meetings have been successful, and we took the chance to present our new ideas and inspirations so hopefully this means we are able to follow up with more in-depth discussions. We are very happy to be back. in-cosmetics is a social reunion event which is a very important part that you completely lack with video calls.”

Innovation takes centre stage

With more than 800 exhibitors in attendance, innovation was top of the agenda throughout the three-days as leading ingredient suppliers took the opportunity to announce a flurry of new product announcements. It not only demonstrated the industry’s continued focus on new product development, but why in-cosmetics Global is renowned as a hotbed of ingredient innovations.

Among the exhibitors announcing their latest launches, Gattefossé revealed its new plant-derived active ingredient, Solastemis. Designed to offer brands, particularly dermo-cosmetics, a powerful active ingredient to protect the skin against UV rays, it responds to the growing needs of consumers concerned about the health of their skin. Meanwhile, Symrise debuted its latest breakthrough innovation in modern product protection in the form of its Hydrolite® 8 green—the first high quality 100% bio-based, neat caprylyl glycol launched in the cosmetics market.

Elsewhere on the show floor, Clariant Natural Ingredients introduced Prenizen – a new natural, ‘feel good’ active that helps to fight stress-induced hair loss, improve hair vitality and density, and restore hair and scalp wellbeing. While Vantage Personal Care introduced a brand-new formulation platform focused on providing formulators with a broad combination of highly traceable, sustainable, and deeply impactful ingredients – highly relevant for conscious consumers.

Fellow exhibitor Dow also unveiled five new technologies alongside its ECOllaboration Concepts Collection to address growing consumer demand for sustainable and inclusive solutions. Of the new product announcements, four covered skin and hair applications, designed to highlight Dow’s new bio-based innovative ingredients and eight pioneering formulations. It also showcased a series of six new featured trade products including MaizeCare Clarity Polymer – a unique corn-based ingredient that enables the formulation of crystal-clear hair styling formulations; DOWSIL 979 Emulsion for use in conditioners, leave-in and shampoo formats; and EcoSmooth Rice Husk Cometic Powder, an upcycled white silica powder designed to be added in a wide range of common skin care, colour cosmetics, and hair care formulation types.

Speaking about the importance of ingredient innovation, Sandra Sato, Dow Global Segment Leader Sensory, said: “At Dow, our portfolio evolution never stops- bringing more sustainable and inclusive personal care ingredients that connect with the latest trends is a key priority for both our local and global teams.

“Our brand new ECOllaboration Concepts Collection illustrates this approach like never before, bringing together eight brand-new formulations that highlight both recent and new launches while keeping a minimum of 90% natural ingredient origin in each formulation. The expansion of our portfolio is designed to empower customers around the world to create personal care solutions with not only a differentiated performance, but also with ingredients that are safe for people and the planet.”

Sustainable future leads the next beauty revolution

With an overarching focus on sustainability, this year’s in-cosmetics Global demonstrated the steps being taken by the beauty and personal care industry to reduce its environmental impact through ingredient choices and formulation methods. While sustainability has long been high on the industry agenda, this year’s show highlighted the tangible progress being made by brands and ingredient suppliers alike. The event’s Sustainability Corner, sponsored by AAK, returned to offer attendees a snapshot of the latest advancements and accomplishments in sustainable personal care.

Visiting the Sustainability Corner at in-cosmetics Global, Helene Villecroze, Cco Design Manager, Chanel Parfums Beauté, said: “As environmental concerns increase, it’s better for consumers to have another perspective on sustainability and a point of view for ingredients. The Sustainability Corner offers a summary of the best products that exhibitors are presenting, giving examples, and proposing more sustainable ideas.”

Fellow attendee, Agatha Bernedot, Product Development Manager, FRESH added: “The Sustainability Corner has made me realise there are some good solutions to sustainability which I plan to use to challenge our formulation development team. This is a tricky area, and it is hard to keep the consumer happy whilst being natural and sustainable.”

Other interactive product features pulled in crowds throughout the duration of the three-day event, included the newest raw ingredients to hit the market in the Innovation Zone, sponsored by Ashland; new and invigorating sensations in the Sensory Bar, sponsored by IMCD; and innovative pigments and technologies in the Make-up Bar, sponsored by Lubrizol Life Science.

Speaking about the product areas, Florence L’Alloret, Innovation Project Leader, L’Oréal said: “The interactive features at in-cosmetics Global are a great way to get a global overview of the latest innovations across a wide range of topics. I’m particularly interested in finding ingredients sourced from nature and I’ve been able to find lots of interest.”

Celebrating excellence and award-winning ingredients

Demonstrating the industry’s ever-growing focus on excellence and innovation, the product areas at in-cosmetics Global were also a source of celebration over the course of the event, with the organisers revealing the winners of the 2022 awards.

Following a record-breaking year of entries, day one saw the winners of the in-cosmetics Global Awards crowned. Among the gold award winners, IFF – Lucas Meyer took the Innovation Zone: Active Ingredient title for its Wastar Pink Berry, an upcycled botanical extract rich in biflavonoids to soothe irritated scalps. Lubrizol Life Science celebrated the top Functional Ingredient Award for its PemuPur START Polymer, while the Green Ingredient Award, in partnership with Ecovia Intelligence, went to Nafigate Corporation for its Biopolymer Hydal PHA – polyhydroxybutyrate, an upcycling ingredient and biopolymer. The first day also saw Tagra Biotechnologies scoop the coveted Rising Star Award.

The celebrations continued into day two when the organisers unveiled the winners of its 2022 Sensory Bar and Make-Up Bar Awards. With a focus on new and invigorating sensations, the in-cosmetics Global Sensory Bar, sponsored by IMCD, announced SABO S.p.A had scooped the gold title for its All-in-one (Rice)ing Balm. Meanwhile, at the popular Make-Up Bar, sponsored by Lubrizol Life Science, Daito Kasei Europe was recognised for delivering naturality and sustainability with high-performance sensoriality. It presented four innovations including an eco-friendly silicone-like serum foundation; talc-free velvet blush pressed powder; powdery eyeshadow cream; and velvet matte lip cream. Information on all of this year’s winners can be found here.

A place to learn and gather new ideas

Invigorated by the opportunity to come together and learn about the latest industry trends, the seminar theatres at in-cosmetics Global saw packed crowds return to garner new ideas from the industry’s most recognised thought leaders. Sustainability continued to make headlines at the Sustainability Corner, as speakers from DSM, CP Kelco, Roquette Beauté, Lubrizol Life Science and Givaudan Active Beauty highlighted a range of topics centred on sustainability and responsible innovation.

In a session led by Emily Thomas, Corporate Sustainability Manager, CP Kelco titled ‘Meeting sustainability goals without compromising on consumer experience’, attendees learnt about the company’s latest consumer research, which revealed that the number one concern among consumers is the health of the planet. Emily stressed that it was important for brands to take a holistic approach to creating sustainable products. She revealed why transparency is crucial to today’s consumer, and spoke openly about the challenges of formulating with natural products whilst maintaining performance, sustainability, and affordability. Furthermore, Emily revealed the strategies in place at CP Kelco to create sustainable products and a sustainable future, and how this facilitates the transition to a circular economy by using renewable energy, resources, collaborating with customers and helping others to reduce their environmental footprint.

On day two Laura Schlebes, AAK Sustainable Program Manager, AAK AB, revealed the key learnings from personal care supply chains and how Life Cycle Assessments could be used as a tool to identify risks and opportunities. She spoke about the large environmental footprint of cultivation, and spotlighted often-used ingredients, such as shea, for its highly sustainable nature.

Seminar attendee, Marian Courtemanche, R&D Formulator, Capsum, said: “It’s been interesting at the seminars to have access to information on raw materials at a great level of detail. I will use this to be able to influence formulas and manufacture new products. It’s much easier to connect with people in person, and great to be able to attend these talks.”

Technical Seminars, sponsored by Stepan, also provided attendees with a deep dive into the latest personal care ingredients. Delivered by raw material suppliers, including Ithos Global, Lipoid Kosmetik, ROELMI HPC, Stepan, Lubrizol Life Science and Cargill Beauty, attendees were provided with the scientific evidence to substantiate the claims associated with a wide range of products.

For example, Hallstar Beauty’s Anna D’Elia, Functional Naturals Business Manager delivered a session on the company’s Olivem® 2090. The cold-process, water-in-oil emulsifier, launched in 2021, allows stable, hydrating, light but velvety products by creating a homogeneous layer that surrounds water droplets. It makes it an ideal emulsifier for skincare, baby care and make-up. Anna highlighted it offers the added benefit of broad compatibility with suncare ingredients. While it’s sensoriality, along with W/O emulsions’ innate waterproof properties, helps in developing light sunscreens, even those with high SPF levels.

Meanwhile, Sekyoo Jeong, Director and CTO, Incospharm Corp provided attendees with the results of the company’s extensive investigation of epidermal endocannabinoid system (EECS) and biotech-based product system and the new Cannabimetric ingredients derived from natural plant oils. He shared insights from laboratory and clinical testing which confirmed the beneficial effects of the Cannabimetics for troubled skin, especially acne-prone skin.

In addition to a high-value and thought-provoking seminar programme, formulators and R&D specialists were invited to learn about new formulation techniques in the popular Formulation Lab®, sponsored by Brenntag. The diverse programme of sessions saw teams explore how to create unique and exciting textures with Gellan Gum with Azelis; anti-aging gel creams with slow-release functions using fermented ingredients with Bloomage Biotechnology Corporation Limited and how to cleanse the skin with 100% natural ingredients, hosted by sponsors Brenntag. Overall, a total of 13 sessions ran over the course of two days, delivering unrivalled learning and hands-on formulation experience for attending R&D teams.

R&D professionals were also quick to return and snap up places on the popular R&D Tours, hosted by leading technical consultant and cosmetics chemist, Rouah Al-Wakeel. Three tours ran for the duration of the live event, spanning Naturals, Trends, and Skin and Suncare.

Luisa Oliva, founder and CEO of LO Consulting, said: “I have attended many R&D tours at this year’s event, and they leave a lasting impression. You can step out of your comfort zone to meet new exhibitors, discover new perspectives and find different trends. The Natural tours were very good. I also attended the Trends tours and the Skin and Suncare ones. The tours are very informative and a great place to discover other perspectives. They’re flexible, interactive and the perfect place to ask all of your questions!”

New hybrid approach continues the conversation

After three packed days of in-person innovation, in-cosmetics Global reopened its virtual doors to the industry to enable attendees to continue the conversation and catch-up on seminar sessions missed at the show. The digital counterparts of popular show features were embraced by the show’s online attendees, including the popular Marketing Trends programme. Here, virtual attendees gathered online to hear the latest market intelligence on the industry’s biggest trends.

Opening the 2022 Marketing Trends programme, Amy Rollinson, Research Analyst, Euromonitor International led a season on the ‘Evolution of Sustainability in Beauty’ highlighting how the pandemic has ushered in a new era of sustainability and a heightened demand for morally aligned brands.

Meanwhile, Andrew McDougall, Associate Director – Global Beauty & Personal Care, Mintel revealed how technology is transforming transparency in beauty, as consumers adopt a more conscious approach to consumption. While Anne Charpentier, CEO, Skinobs, spoke about the evaluation of ingredients, actives and finished products, and how the world of testing is changing rapidly, influenced by global environmental responsibility and inspired by AI, virtual reality and 3D printing technologies.

On the virtual show floor, exhibitors returning from Paris were joined by those companies unable to attend in person. More than 4,400 attendees joined the show’s Virtual counterpart proving the popularity of the new hybrid approach, allowing for an extension of the in-person opportunities, and a chance to continue important business conversations.

Roziani Zulkifli, Event Director, in-cosmetics Global, said: “It has been wonderful to see the industry together again after so long apart – both face-to-face in Paris and online for the Virtual counterpart of in-cosmetics Global 2022. Throughout the three days in Paris, we saw such an enthusiasm and excitement to be back face-to-face, with the opportunity to source, test and try new ingredients in person, do business with new suppliers, and soak up the innovation that continues to propel the cosmetics and personal care industry into the future.

“The feedback from our exhibitors, visitors and partners has been overwhelmingly positive. This is highlighted in our record-breaking Net Promoter Score (NPS) for 2022 – the highest we’ve achieved in the event’s history. It proves just how valuable the show is to the industry and we’re delighted to have provided a platform for the cosmetics and personal care community to meet in person once again. It’s only made better by the opportunity to continue these conversations online during the Virtual element of our hybrid event, as exhibitors and visitors continued the important conversations started in Paris. We’re delighted to see so many of our exhibitors and visitors taking advantage of this new hybrid format, to discuss business opportunities and find out more about the latest ingredient launches.”

in-cosmetics Global returns to Barcelona in 2023 from 28-30 March. For more information visit the in-cosmetics Global website.

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Beauty and Wellbeing – In the New “After”

In our new normal, the “After” of living with COVID-19, individuals are placing a greater importance on products that enhance and promote mindfulness, mental health, and wellbeing. Consumers are now seeking out routines that bring a sense of connection and ritual into this new lifestyle. The marketing industry is keen to take advantage of this global shift with its vast potential for product development that encompasses overall wholeness through wellness.

The “New After” has brought us into a unique phase of daily living. As product developers, how do we maintain a sense of normalcy while keeping body, mind, and spirit in balance through this state of unrest?

New social norms like wearing masks, staying six feet apart, upping our hygiene, being conscious of our nutritional intake, and distancing ourselves wherever possible takes a toll on our entire beings. Additionally, working to stay connected with friends, family, and colleagues through digital forums can increase anxiety.

We find ourselves in an entirely new landscape, navigating an all-consuming lifestyle that is defined by being alone, and being digitally connected. This lack of three-dimensionality — physical, interpersonal, and spiritual components that are central to the human experience lead us to ask:

“How do we balance beauty and wellbeing?”

So, what can we do?

With our external world elevated with levels of stress, anxiety, and uncertainty, our mental wellbeing is affected on a conscious and subconscious level. The good and encouraging news is that many are finding resilience and regaining a sense of calm through mindfulness practices supported by personal care and home products.

As we collectively progress through this phase of life, we’ll be seeing more brands in beauty and wellness connecting to the consumer through ritual. At this point in time, consumers are looking for new products that promote energy, calmness, relaxation, and inner strength. Brands using products to enhance wellness with ingredients designed to promote physical wellbeing, positive feelings, and spiritual balance will come to the fore. Fortunately, as product developers, the potential is limitless.

Areas of Focus for New Product Development

The Body:

Body movement reduces stress. Although gyms continue to open, exercise habits have come home with an increase in Google searches for body conditioning and toning. Additionally, the WFH lifestyle (“work from home”) has reduced physical movement and created situations where there is less of getting up to chat at the water cooler or a brief walk to the next office meeting. This opens the door to mindfulness personal care products for pre-, during and post-workout sessions in the sanctuary of one’s private space.

The Mind:

Meditation calms the mind. Meditation has been in place for millennia with benefits that help to reduce stress, increase clarity of thought, relaxation and being able to enjoy moments of life lived more fully. There is great potential here in creating enhanced sensorial and textural products to enhance meditation and mindfulness practice experiences pre-, during and post-meditation, yoga, and mindfulness sessions.

Overall Wellbeing:

Breathing relaxes the soul. Deep breathing with guided imagery or prayer works well for many people to help with focus and to help calm their inner spirit. These breathing, prayer, or mindfulness practices can be as simple as five-minute pauses in the morning and midday. It offers a moment not only to “stop and smell the roses” but to be more present. This opens the door to scented wellness products that enhance a calming of our internal spirits, providing a sense of wholeness and centeredness.

Ingredients and Benefits to Look for When Developing Products for the New After

Calming

Stress can be detrimental to the skin and manifest itself in the forms of irritation, redness, and superficial dehydration. Look for ingredients from manufacturers that offer a calming effect to the skin and help reinforce the skin’s barrier. Storytelling ingredients like mimosa flowers, specially harvested lavenders, or clary sage are a few to consider. Because fragrance is so strongly linked to emotion, some fragrance houses actually work with neuroscientists to enhance the experience of product use.

Blue Light Protection

Remote work shifted overnight, while skincare, exercise and other regimens continue to be taught online. Blue light exposure from screens decreases the energetic development of cells, causing quicker cell ageing. To help combat the effects from digital LED light, look for combinations of antioxidant ingredients like tea extracts, fruit and seed oils, vitamins and the coenzyme Q10 that help counteract oxidative stress on the skin along with mineral sunscreens that provide a physical blocking of all wavelengths.

Energizing

We have become a world of “Zoomies” and being “Zoomed-out” from multiple online meetings that bring on fatigued and slacking skin tone. Plus, some of our diets may be “off” as we self-soothe with comfort and junk food that may not normally follow healthy guidelines. To help re-energize the skin, look for marine and seaweed materials that absorb nutrients from the ocean and are rigorous enough to survive through daily UVA/UVB exposure.

Immunity Protection

Protection is a key concern for everyone. Keeping the skin’s immunity protected and well functioning against internal and external stress is important to consumers. To help protect the skin’s immunity, look for bioactive nutrients that are antioxidants such as extracts and infusions from fruits, vegetables, nuts, oils, and whole grains. These naturally help restore the skin’s barrier and promote good skin health.

Want to find out more about the latest ingredient launches? Read Simon Pitman’s latest ingredients round-up

(Sponsored content): Interview with Jean-Yves Berthon, CEO, Greentech

The use of microalgae is widespread in the food industry but less so in the cosmetic industry. What are its benefits in formulation terms but also for the end-user? 

Almost 100,000 species of algae have been identified in freshwater and the marine environment. This great biodiversity makes it possible to meet very varied cosmetic expectations, whether for biological activities: hydration, sun protection, pigmentation, microbiota, protection against exposome, skin elasticity… or functional ingredients: gelling, texturing, chelating. 

Due to their biotope, algae may have to naturally resist the rays of the sun, dehydration and currents. They have therefore developed adaptive capacities, either enzymatic, structural or biochemical, in order to cope with its environmental variations. Compounds such as polysaccharides in large quantities in algae will find applications as a texturizer but also as bioactive. Proteins, other polymers, polyphenols, also have great potential in formulations. Besides these functional and bioactive properties, these compounds will have a low environmental impact.

Greentech is renowned for its plant biotechnology-based active ingredients. With the increasing need for safety and transparency in light of Covid-19, there are clear benefits for consumers. But are there any formulating challenges associated with biotech?

Silicones for example and chemical preservatives are not considered safe for consumers although they are important in formulation terms – with regards to touch and to avoiding contamination during the use of these products.

Bacteria but also micro-algae naturally produce exopolysaccharides, which present interesting viscosity that can be used in formulation for texturing the cream or forming a gel. Depending on the secondary structure of polysaccharides, the gelling properties are different.

Specific enzymatic hydrolysis can also change the property of these polysaccharides. Depending on the substrate, the strain or the process, there is a pallet of available biotech gelling agents. Some of them can be directly extracted from plants – and this also applies to  preservatives. With paraben bans, many companies are looking for alternatives from nature or biotech. There are some biotech solutions in the market but they are only active on some strains but not as universal as parabens, although nature should offer alternative global preservatives when researched properly. This is a challenge but solutions are not too far off.

You support many sustainable projects around the world, from Burkina Faso to Peru. How do you decide on these projects and how do they benefit local populations?

For more than 25 years, we have developed our own sourcing and close partnerships with all of our suppliers, wherever they are located. Thanks to this, suppliers are providing us with many new raw materials. We exchange ideas, agronomical practices and results and they can supply materials for production.

Finally, as we get quality and consistency, our suppliers are developing their business steadily, and bonds are created. We respect them and their work and they respect their commitment to supply quantity with good quality at the right time. Why do we supply specific supply chains? It is a matter of human character. We are lucky enough be at the beginning of the Omega project initiated by José Anaya whose life revolves around Inca Inchi and we are always by his side. The same applies to Marc Olivier in Burkina Faso. We have been working with him for 20 years and he was honoured as a Knight of the Order of Merit in the country ten years ago. Prof Zoubida Charrouf in Morocco, my friend Alassane in Senegal, Prof Andrea in Madagascar, who has a huge heart and wants the best for her country, are also some examples of friendly partnerships we have developed.

On the topic of benefits, EPSILINE ®, your award-winning melanin booster active ingredient was launched to great acclaim last year. Tell us more about the research behind it and the product’s unique selling points.

Although the detrimental effects of sunlight and other sources of UV radiation on the skin are well-documented, a sun-tanned appearance remains a symbol of beauty and fashion for many individuals. Aware of the harmful effects of the sun on the skin, Epsiline enhances the natural protection against UV-damage through its stimulation of tyrosinase and melanin synthesis. Epsiline also stimulated Toll-like receptors 2 and 3, favoring  melanogenesis and melanosome transport in human melanocytes with and without UV exposure. Epsiline provides a healthy tan and additional protection against UV radiation, the principal cause of skin ageing. In order to highlight properties of EPSILINE® as a protective ingredient against deleterious impact of UV-induced ROS, GREENTECH R&D team performed  in vitro and in vivo  studies and show that Epsiline, derived from microalgae,  is a melanin booster and a natural protection. 

Want to find out more? Get in touch with Greentech.

in-cosmetics Connect is centered around both new ingredients and formulations, in addition to offering guidance and information on the latest regulations and latest trends. It aims to connect the industry and will focus on the personal care industry’s core areas of interest, with the emphasis constantly evolving to reflect the changing needs of professionals in the future.

Content for now and tomorrow
Complementing its physical events, throughout the year in-cosmetics Connect will provide regular, invaluable educational material on the hottest new launches and global market information. 100s of Innovation Zone products will be showcased, while the industry will have access to a smorgasbord of exclusive information delivered by the world’s most respected experts.

The online resource will house a wide range of articles, webinars and videos from key industry professionals, including a new ‘ingredients in action’ video series, led by Belinda Carli, Director of the Institute of Personal Care Science. Here, scientists can gather practical insights into the newest ingredients that have been launched within the last six months, with contributions from leading in-cosmetics Innovation Zone suppliers like BASF, Mibelle, Givaudan, Sensient and more.

A new in-cosmetics Connect podcast hosted by Simon Pitman will explore the future of the industry. It will bring together leading industry figures from across the cosmetics and personal care sectors who will share their thoughts on a range of topics, starting with personal care in the COVID-19 world. Simon will also review the latest ingredient launches and deliver a fortnightly global industry news report.

The online resource will also be home to the group’s various virtual events including the recent in-cosmetics Global Ingredients showcase and forthcoming in-cosmetics Korea Educational Week. All webinars will be available on-demand in one central location.

Launching soon
Formulation Fridays – an exciting 12-part series of videos, featuring Lorna Radford, Managing Director of Enkos Developments Ltd, and Rouah Al-Wakeel, a leading technical consultant and cosmetic chemist – will also be launched on in-cosmetics Connect in June. Helping personal care professionals fully understand the unique benefits of ingredients, the new series will explore how selected ingredients supplied by in-cosmetics Asia exhibitors can be used in formulations for specific conditions, such as skin inflammation and acne. The not-to-be-missed series will feature exclusive Q&As with participating exhibitors who will provide in-depth product information.

Commenting on the launch of in-cosmetics Connect, Cathy Laporte, Portfolio Director at Reed Exhibitions, said: “The strength of in-cosmetics resides in the fact that we are connecting suppliers, personal care creators and experts whether online or, when the time comes, face to face. in-cosmetics Connect will give the industry what it needs not just right now, but also in the future.

“We’re excited to announce Connect and will ensure it evolves over time to keep pace with the industry’s recovery and future requirements. We are already planning to add new features that will enhance the user experience. For example, in the near future, we will unveil new networking opportunities to keep the industry connected and facilitate the growth of key business relationships.”

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