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Green Solutions in Hair Care
Krasney E., Technologist Developer
The article describes green solutions in hair care, trends in this segment of the cosmetic market, and features of formulations.
Waste into Income or Everything into Business!
The article discusses the main possibilities for using waste from agricultural and fish processing enterprises to obtain valuable components. Examples of scientific developments that can form the basis for the production of compounds valuable for cosmetics, as well as contribute to the production of secondary packaging for cosmetics, are given.
EUROPEAN PREMIERES
Advanced Developments for Skin Youth
Pavlov A., General Director of Prospector LLC
The modern cosmetic industry is actively developing, offering innovative solutions for skin care. The article presents new ingredients developed by European companies and aimed at solving various skin problems.
Ingredients
Oleic Acid
Merkulov D.A., Ph.D. (Chemistry), Deputy Director for Technical Marketing and Sales Support, Norkem LLC
Oleic acid is a versatile fatty acid used in personal care, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food, and industrial chemistry. Oleic acid is widely used due to its softening, emulsifying and lubricating properties.
Exceparl® LM-LC – многофункциональный натуральный косметический ингредиент
Exceparl® LM-LC: a Multifunctional Natural Cosmetic Ingredient
Popova Yu., Head of Technical and Consulting Support Service, Revada LLC
Kao Chemicals Europe offers EXCEPARL® LM-LC (INCI: Lauryl Lactate), a natural liquid thickener derived from renewable sources, which additionally shows viscosity stabilizing properties in surfactant-based formulations. It also can be used for skin care applications as an emollient with moisturizing properties and UV-filters solubilizing agent. This natural ester, obtained through a reaction of fatty alcohol and lactic acid, has the advantage of being nitrogen-, salt-, EO- and PEG-free.
Fucoidan, an Elite Class Of Highly Active Polysaccharides for a New Level of Skin Care
Introducing the Intelligent Sugar for smart cellular communication. Fucoidan is the elite class of polysaccharides empowering next-gen skincare.
Linden – Russian Soul in Cosmetics. How is the Plant Useful in Skin Care
Matveichuk Yu., Ph.D, Chief Technologist of LLC «Himway», Minsk, Republic of Belarus
The qualitative composition of linden flower extract is described. The main components of the extract are flavonoids, tannins, vitamin C, tiliroside, quercetin, astragalin, kaempferol, etc. Based on linden flower extract (mainly CO2 extract), it is used in the production of serums, creams, masks for the eyelid area; shampoos, balms, hair masks; thermal water; bath foam; shower gel and liquid soap for hands and body, etc. The main properties of linden flower extract for the skin are moisturizing, nutrition and soothing, maintaining its elasticity.
RESEARCH
Tecoma Stans Flower Extract: Potential for Use in Anti-Aging Cosmetics
The search for promising plants to be introduced into cosmetics is primarily based on the study of their properties. Researchers from Thailand decided to extract extracts from the flowers of the Tecoma stans plant to explore their potential in cosmetics. A study published in the journal Cosmetics 2024, 11(6), was aimed at uncovering the antioxidant and anti-aging properties of extracts obtained by maceration with various solvents.
Autophagy-Activating Dipeptide PTPD-12. Potential in Reducing Skin Sensitivity
People with sensitive skin face various difficulties. Such skin needs careful care, including the selection of mild cleansing and cosmetic products, protection from the sun, wind and other negative environmental factors. A modern approach to reducing skin sensitivity, soothing it and restoring barrier functions is possible by activating the autophagy process. Researchers from Republic of Korea are studying the role of exposure to peptides on the activation of autophagy in skin cells, which allows «to weaken inflammatory reactions caused by UV radiation or pollution exposure.» A recent study by the authors (Sohee Eun et al.) Investigations in vitro and ex vivo was conducted on human skin explant models to assess the potential of pentanatrium tetracarboxymethyl palmitoyl dipeptide-12 (PTPD-12), activating autophagy.
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Linden Compounds in Cosmetic Products
Linden is a rich source for cosmetics. Linden ingredients are used in modern formulations of creams, shampoos, masks, soaps and other personal care products. The article provides an overview of various types and formats of cosmetic products containing this valuable ingredient.
Household Chemicals: What’s New?
EVENTS
II Industry Conference «Small and Medium-tonnage Chemistry 2025»
On June 5, the II Industry Conference «Small- and Medium-Tonnage Chemistry 2025» (SMTKh 2025») was held in Moscow at the St. Regis Moscow Nikolskaya Hotel with the support of the Russian Union of Chemists (RUC). The conference was organized by Technogaz GIAP. The partners of the event were Roskhim, NPO Evrokhim, and Immertechnik.
PACKAGING & LABeL
Where Packaging Grows
Berezina E.
In continuation of the topic of bio-packaging, the second part of the review is devoted to interesting solutions in the field of plant materials, which are increasingly found as the main components of modern packaging. There are amazing alternatives to traditional plastics, some of which are already fully scalable today, others can be considered for future packaging designs.