CosactiveNMF is the modern answer to skin hydration
An intact moisture balance is crucial for healthy, plump skin. This is where CosactiveNMF comes in: an innovative moisturising complex that mimics the skin’s natural moisturising factor (NMF). As a blend of carefully selected humectants, CosactiveNMF provides intense hydration, strengthens the skin barrier and leaves the complexion feeling noticeably smoother. Physicochemical characteristics of CosactiveNMF Form:…
Cosmetic safety assessment
Introduction Cosmetic safety assessment is the crucial step in ensuring that cosmetic products are safe for consumers. It is enshrined in law in the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 and requires that every product be assessed by a competent person before it is placed on the market. This assessment covers not only the ingredients, but…
Cosmetics for start-ups: Successfully entering the cosmetics market
The market for cosmetics for start-ups is booming. More and more founders want to establish their own cosmetic brands – whether with sustainable skin care, innovative active ingredients or clean beauty. But the path from idea to marketable product is complex. Cosmacon supports start-ups in developing unique cosmetic products – scientifically sound, individually formulated and…
Cosmetics for women: skin care through life
A woman’s skin changes in unique ways throughout her life. Hormones, genetic factors, lifestyle and environmental influences shape the appearance of the skin and present cosmetic products with ever-changing challenges. Cosmetics for women are therefore not a static concept, but a dynamic companion that is tailored to individual needs. While acne often affects the skin…
Cosmetics seal
Cosmetic seal is like a quality item. Just as in the food industry, there are also seals in the cosmetics industry. All of them promise different things. Be it natural cosmetics, vegan, fair trade or suitable for allergy sufferers and much more. Label-online checks these seals for claims, independence, control and transparency, because not every…
Cosmetics without palm oil
Palm oil-free cosmetics are on the rise The production of palm oil has increased dramatically in recent decades. More than 50 per cent of all products sold in supermarkets now contain either palm oil or palm oil derivatives. Whether in food, cosmetics or cleaning products, the oil from the fruit of the oil palm is…
Crambe oil
Crambe, also known as Abyssinian sea kale, is a plant from the cruciferous family. It originally comes from the highlands of Abyssinia (Ethiopia), but has now spread as far as Turkey. It is characterised by its white flowers, which are only a few millimetres in size and form loose clusters. However, only the seeds of…
Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract
In the past, even our grandmothers and mothers would place cucumber slices on their eyes to reduce or get rid of unpleasant puffiness after a restless night. Legend has it that even Cleopatra herself relied on fresh cucumber to maintain her flawless complexion. Modern research has confirmed that cucumbers, with their high water content of…
Dandruff
They are unpleasant and really embarrassing: dandruff. If the scales trickle down from the head onto the shoulders, they are usually immediately noticeable on clothing. But dandruff is by no means rare, quite the opposite. More than a third of all Europeans are plagued by this mostly cosmetic problem at least once in their lives.…
dark circles
Dark circles under the eyes are not a single problem, but result from a combination of pigmentation, visible blood vessels, very thin skin, oedema (‘bags under the eyes’) and shadows caused by the anatomy. The predominant cause determines which active ingredients really help and when procedures such as laser or fillers are more appropriate. Why…