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27 Jun 2022
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 […]
1 May 2022
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 […]
10 Dec 2021
It is estimated that girls born today will live on average to age 83; boys have a good 78 years ahead of them. The trend is […]
9 Nov 2021
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 […]
9 Nov 2021
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 […]
10 Sep 2021
More than half of the world’s population currently live in urban areas – and this is expected to reach 70% by 2050. While city living can […]
10 Sep 2021
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. […]
3 Sep 2021
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 […]
3 Sep 2021
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 […]
3 Jun 2021
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 […]
11 May 2021
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. […]
27 Feb 2021
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 […]
30 Dec 2020
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 […]
30 Oct 2020
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 […]
19 Oct 2020
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 […]
19 Jun 2020
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 […]
19 May 2020
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 […]
19 Dec 2019
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. […]
30 May 2019
If there was an industry that needs to make sure that it can deliver on its promises and, that its products perform above and beyond expectations, […]
28 Mar 2019
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 […]
25 Feb 2019
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.
22 Feb 2019
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.
20 Dec 2018
Trichoptilosis, or split ends is an extremely common problem for all hair types but especially for hair that is coarse and curly.
20 Nov 2018
The terms natural and organic can be misleading. What are their differences?
20 Oct 2018
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.
14 Aug 2018
There is more to the skin than meets the eye. The skin is the body’s largest organ. It works to protect us from microbes and the […]
27 Jun 2018
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 […]
25 May 2018
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 […]
17 May 2018
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 […]
23 Feb 2018
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 […]
3 Sep 2021
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 […]