As we continue to age, there is a heightened interest in products containing exfoliants. Exfoliating agents are gritty solids that provide sensory signals of cleansing when rubbed into the skin. Used in the exfoliation process to: Eliminate old cells allowing new cells to emerge for skin renewal. Combat the visible signs of aging (fine lines & wrinkles) Reduce skin dullness, promote cell turnover, and reveal smoother, more radiant skin. The industry offers a wide range of exfoliating agents. It can be challenging for you to choose the right exfoliant for your specific skin type and concerns. Learn how to select the...

Emulsifiers enable seamless blending of oil and water phases into stable, luxurious products. Choosing the right emulsifier is crucial. It not only impacts texture and viscosity but also overall product performance. Learn how to select and evaluate the right emulsifier for cosmetics based on physical form, origin, HLB value, emulsion type, ionic nature, & chemical composition.

Cosmetic products require preservation against microbial contamination to guarantee consumer’s safety and to increase their shelf-life. Preservatives are essential ingredients that help preserve the integrity and stability of cosmetic products that can be damaged by microorganisms. While there is a wide variety of preservatives available, either synthetic or natural, choosing the right one for your cosmetic formulation could be a task. Explore what are the different types of preservatives, their features and get tips for making the right selection for your formulation.

Sun plays a major role in skin aging. Many daily-use cosmetic products consist of UV protection ingredients as consumers have become more aware. Today’s sun care formulator must achieve high SPF and challenging UVA protection standards, while also making products elegant enough to encourage consumer compliance, and cost-effective enough to be affordable in difficult economic times. Among a number of UV filters available in the market today, are you struggling to find the right product for your sun care formulation? Understand in detail here, different UV filter chemistries and factors that improve the product’s performance. Find out attributes to consider while selecting...

In accordance with Article 22 of the Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009, the Members regularly control the cosmetic products that are placed on the European market in order to monitor their compliance with the Cosmetic Regulation. Thus, it is important for both authorities and value players of the cosmetic industry to create a well-built and up-to-date Product Information File (PIF). Don’t know where to start? Here’s the step-by-step guide for you with the detailed information about how to draft your EU PIF.