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Embrace Change With These Menopause Products
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For many years women of menopausal age have expressed that they feel disregarded in the beauty and cosmetics industry, which, given that menopausal hormonal changes can significantly affect women’s skin and hair, is hugely disappointing.
However, with this gap in the market clearly in strong demand, it’s great to see a positive trend emerging around the niche menopausal market, as formulators begin to focus on developing personal care products that are designed specifically to help women experiencing menopause.
Unveiling the Science of Scents: Navigating the World of Functional Fragrances
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Smell is arguably our most powerful sense; it has the ability to awaken many vivid memories and emotions and can significantly influence our mood and mental health. In fact, research suggests that smells generate 75% of our everyday emotions, making us 100 times more likely to remember something we’ve smelled over something we’ve heard, touched or seen – that’s rather remarkable!
Do Customers Understand the Skin Microbiome?
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For businesses operating in the skincare industry, there is always a delicate balance to strike between communicating the science behind a product and outlining its benefits—without confusing the customer with biology jargon.
If you’re responsible for formulating or marketing skincare products you’re probably well aware of the importance of protecting the skin microbiome, but do your customers?
Syensqo – Miracare® OPR-2
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Over the last few years, we’ve seen a significant change in the personal care industry as we all collectively become more conscious of our environmental impact. Consumers’ expectations are changing, with more emphasis being put on choosing eco-friendly products that contain well-sourced ingredients and provide significant wellness benefits. In addition, the tightening of regulations around the use of microplastics means that many formulators are now searching for alternatives to synthetic ingredients.
Join Chemlink Specialities at SCS Formulate 2023
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This annual conference, run by the Society of Cosmetic Scientists, is a key event for the industry, offering delegates the opportunity to network with fellow professionals, learn from industry experts and see what new innovations and products are coming to the market in the year ahead.
Soluble packaging: Your Questions Answered
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For some time, the laundry detergent industry has shifted towards water-soluble pods/sachets as concentrated products, replacing traditional powders, liquids, and blocks. These products are available in single or multi-pocket formats. More recently, auto dishwash products have also moved towards multi-pocket pods, while hard surface cleaning sprays and disinfectant sprays have adopted concentrated powder or liquid pods that are diluted at the point of use in pump spray bottles.
Introducing Our Newest Principal; W. Ulrich GmbH
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As long-term champions of highly effective eco ingredients, the Chemlink team are excited to have been awarded the exclusive distribution rights to sell natural oils for personal care applications across the UK and Ireland.
Velsan SC from Clariant
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Preservatives are essential for cosmetic formulations – they help to ensure harmful microbes are kept at bay – but with consumers demanding greener products and synthetic preservatives coming under more and more scrutiny, how can you reduce concentration levels without affecting protection and efficacy? Clariant’s Velsan SC has the answer!
Introducing Plantasens Pro LM, the new emollient from Clariant
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If you’re searching for a new emollient for your formulations that’s highly versatile yet provides a luxurious and indulgent experience, then Clariant’s Plantasens Pro LM could be just what you’re looking for.
Skinification for Scalp Care
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‘Skinification’ isn’t just the latest fad; it’s a hugely popular movement that’s here to stay! This exciting approach to hair care values the importance of looking after your scalp, in the same way you do for your skin using similar skin care ingredients. More and more consumers and formulators are acknowledging that the scalp plays a vital factor in overall hair health – because when your scalp is looking its best, your hair is too!
