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Reconnecting NatureTM: The Latest In-Vitro Results
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Developed by two Finnish universities, Reconnecting NatureTM from Uute Scientific Oy is a pioneering, world-first product that connects beauty and immunity together. Its patented technology aims to address the lack of microbial diversity that is seen more prominently now than ever by reintroducing beneficial and hugely diverse microbes back into our lives.
CosmoSurf® from SurfaTech
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SurfaTech is committed to protecting our oceans, using their patented molecular technology to create ingredients that are plastic free, coral reef safe and biodegradable. Their CosmoSurf® range is a great example of this; it includes natural based, environmentally-friendly film forming polymers and dispersants which have long-lasting water-resistant properties yet enhanced skin feel, and are designed to meet consumers’ demands for products that are cleaner, greener and more biodegradable.
Formulate for Superior Skin Barrier with Tri-Solve®
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A skin barrier recovery ingredient from Sinerga, Tri-Solve® uses a combination of an intracellular lipid component (ceramides) and a sugary humectant agent (trehalose) which makes it ideal for restoring the stratum corneum and inhibiting the damage caused by dehydration.
Clariant’s GlucoTain® GEM for Waterless Formulation
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GlucoTain® GEM (INCI name: Sunfloweroyl Methylglucamide) is Clariant’s new-to-the-market innovative surfactant that responds to consumers’ demands for sustainable products that require less water and less packaging.
Introducing Danomega-3 for Stressed Out Skin
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Throughout the coronavirus crisis many people have changed their spending habits. With hygiene products continuing to fly off shelves, it is of little surprise that marketers are moving towards health and wellbeing when promoting their products.
Hose Free Car Wash Formulations
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‘Hose Free’ car wash formulations are now very high in demand in the car cleaning industry as both companies and consumers become more and more conscious of environmental change and reducing their water consumption wherever possible. Water shortages and hosepipe bans have been in place for the majority of the summer and they’re predicted not to let up any time soon – as we saw the driest July in nearly 90 years and with many parts of the UK given a drought status.
The Personal Care for Menopause Trend
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Collagen plays an important role in keeping our skin strong, firm and hydrated, yet women begin to produce less collagen very quickly during menopause – around 30% is lost in the first five years and a further 2% every year after that. As our collagen levels reduce, skin becomes dry and less firm, blemishes take longer to heal, wrinkles and jowls appear and our hair gets thinner. We may also find our skin can become sensitive or unpredictable.
Formulating for Soluble Packaging
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Reducing our plastic usage and plastic waste is essential for the climate. Yes, plastic is a fascinating and useful material, which certainly has a place in our future, but it should be a considered future – limited to essential uses and carefully planned to ensure recyclability.
SurfaTech Helping To Save The American Chestnut Tree
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For around 40 million years the American Chestnut Tree (Castanea dentata) dominated the forests of eastern America in its billions, often growing to heights of over 100 feet and with trunks over 10 feet in diameter, yet sadly there are said to only be around 100 trees left. That’s why SurfaTech Corporation, one of our principals, is making it its mission to help save this mighty tree from complete extinction.
DOLCÉVIA® The Pro-Ageing Ingredient for Stressed Out Skin
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Anti-ageing products have long dominated the beauty and cosmetic industry, but in today’s market more and more consumers are looking for ‘pro-ageing’ or ‘soft-ageing’ products that allow them to age with grace and celebrate the skin they’re in through products that care for and nourish their skin to restore its healthy and natural complexion.
