The cosmetic and skin care industry is one of the most exciting when it comes to innovation. There are constantly new ingredients being introduced to the […]
Skin Rewilding Rewilding is a term that refers to conserving nature and wild areas, making sure not to strip the land or disrupt natural processes. According […]
According to a report by Mordor Intelligence, the South African cosmetics and personal care products market is expected to show compound annual growth of 6.62% from […]
Developing a stable cosmetic product requires understanding and reacting to information gathered throughout the formulation process. To ensure a quality product is produced, the scientist must […]
The skin care and beauty industry are flooded with claims such as ‘clean’ and ‘organic’. But these are broad terms, which still have no actual definition. […]
If you have never heard of the word rheology, it is the scientific field that encompasses the flow phenomena of matter (solids, liquids, and gases) and […]
Skin care ingredients and formulations are constantly evolving. Innovation drives both as does consumer expectations. Trends include everything from plant-based ingredients and upcycling to minimalistic regimens […]
There is no doubt that beauty consumers whether they be budget buyers or prestige customers are becoming more ingredient savvy – the market is becoming more […]
Men are taking their appearance more seriously than ever before. Gone is the mindset that men are not interested in anything more than basic grooming options. […]
K-Beauty is an umbrella term for skin-care products that are derived from South Korea. The fad gained popularity worldwide, especially in various parts of Asia and then later the US. Although […]
African people have always relied on plant oils to nourish, soothe and protect their skin from the elements. Today’s studies show that the essential fatty acids […]
African people have always relied on plant oils to nourish, soothe and protect their skin from the elements. Today’s studies show that the essential fatty acids […]
Seed oils have been used for centuries by rural communities as food, medicine, for cosmetic applications and as fuel. Recently there has been a renewed interest in […]
Dandruff affects about half of the adult population. It usually peaks in severity around age 20 and becomes less prevalent above age 50. At best it […]
Skincare trends come and go and quite often follow general consumer trends. The move towards a more sustainable, natural and eco-conscious lifestyle has influenced skin care […]
6 Essential Steps in New Cosmetic Product Development In the growing industry of personal care and cosmetic, brands and manufacturers need to continuously create and innovate. […]
The rambutan sustainable program for responsible beauty Innovation is not just about science, but also about improving the way to develop ingredients and offering products that […]
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel – which is comprised of world-renowned dermatologists, toxicologists, chemists, consumer protection advocates and public health experts - have cleared parabens of being wrongfully accused of being unsafe and have stated that there are safe parabens.
Every day we are attacked by a barrage of daily factors that result in damage and ages our skin. Some of these daily factors we can control like our diets and habits, but some are out of control like weather and light exposure. Thankfully BASF Beauty Creations has taken this into consideration.
Before an active or product is ready for exposure to the market it needs to go through various clinical studies to ensure that it is safe for use and to determine that it does what it is meant to do.
The ethnic hair care market remains one of the most lucrative segments of the personal care market not only in South Africa but in Africa. According […]
South African botanical ingredient supplier, Zuplex has recently launched its new product range which includes several exciting and innovative botanical extracts primarily aimed at the local […]
The BASF Product Finder is an application specifically designed for finding a suitable active ingredient, not to be confused with BASF’s “Quick Finder” which only searches […]
When you are developing labelling content you should keep the definition of a cosmetics product in mind. Does the background contrast nicely with the written text […]
Skin care ingredients and formulations are constantly evolving. Innovation drives both as does consumer expectations. Trends include everything from plant-based ingredients and upcycling to minimalistic regimens […]