EURO COSMETICS Magazine • The Use of Submicron Lipid Matrix-Encapsulated Actives Offers a Multitude of Advantages for the Overall Performance of Skin Care Formulations • Dr. Sabilla Digel • Dr. Sabilla Digel
Lately, skin care consumers have been developing increasing expectations when it comes to their skin care, especially facial care. In the post-pandemic world, the so-called skinification of beauty is on the rise. It means that beauty is not achieved by putting on makeup, but by actually improving the health of our largest and most visible organ, the skin. Improving the state of the skin at the cellular/molecular level – whether that means reducing wrinkles, fighting oxidative stress and skin aging, or promoting healthy cell turnover – is achieved by active ingredients that really do their job.
Symrise - Symrise - Dandruff Control
The global personal care market for anti-dandruff shampoos commonly relies on the use of at least one of the following three ingredients linked to dandruff control: zinc pyrithione, piroctone olamine, and climbazole.¹ While these conventional anti-dandruff actives primarily aim to limit Malassezia’s excessive activity on the scalp, there is a fourth ingredient that is very frequently used: Salicylic acid.
EURO COSMETICS Magazine • Formulating with AHAs • Dr. Sabilla Digel • Dr. Sabilla Digel
Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) are organic acids with one or more hydroxyl groups attached directly to the carbon chain at the α-position. AHAs occur naturally in fruits hence popularly known as fruit acids and are also produced synthetically.
EURO COSMETICS Magazine • The future is algae - Natural astaxanthin from microalgae perfectly aligns with growing demand for sustainable, plant-based ingredients • Dr. Sabilla Digel • Dr. Sabilla Digel
Recent consumer interest in “better for me, better for the planet” foods and nutraceuticals will no doubt continue to drive demand for plant-based offerings. Here, algae can play a key role, and look set to be one of the most exciting, future-proof ingredients. Easy to cultivate, with an abundance of nutrients, whilst maintaining biodiversity, algae are more sustainable than conventional crops and therefore have minimal environmental impact.
EURO COSMETICS Magazine • Achieving Instant Gratification • Dr. Sabilla Digel • Dr. Sabilla Digel
What is this multi-faceted active ingredient we talk so much about for the skin’s youthful appearance? This natural element of the epidermis sees its stock gradually diminish over time, reaching only 50% of its capital at the age of 50, causing premature ageing of the skin.
EURO COSMETICS Magazine • Clinical improvement of appearance of cellulite and skin characteristics with a non-invasive biphasic pulsed microcurrent device system • Dr. Sabilla Digel • Dr. Sabilla Digel
Low Level alternating current (AC) or direct current (DC) microcurrent based treatment devices have been in use for over a century to improve muscle contraction, wound healing, and pain. Over the last decade the microcurrent treatment modality is increasingly being used for improvement of skin appearance, which includes skin tone, elasticity and reducing overall hyperpigmentation on face and body.
EURO COSMETICS Magazine • Natural Cosmetics • Dr. Sabilla Digel • Dr. Sabilla Digel
As far as cosmetic regulatory guideline is concern, there is no clear FDA guideline for natural cosmetics but every country has their own standard for the natural cosmetics. In natural cosmetics includes Ayurvedic Cosmetics, Herbal Cosmetics, Ecocert Cosmetics, Organic Cosmetics, etc …
EURO COSMETICS Magazine • Sustainable Packaging for the Cosmetic Industry using Mushroom® Packaging • Dr. Sabilla Digel • Dr. Sabilla Digel
The cosmetic industry has been undergoing a significant transformation in recent years, with a strong emphasis on natural ingredients, ethical production, and individualized products. In light of these changes, packaging has become a crucial aspect of the industry, with topics such as minimalist design, reduced impact, and increased use of biobased materials and a better end-of-life becoming increasingly important.