TOPICS THIS WEEK

In the past several years, consumers have become much more mindful of what kind of ingredient their skin is handling and the repercussions may be. With the expansion of the internet and information being a click away, consumers now have easy access to the list of ingredients used in the formulations and their added benefits. Finally, the coronavirus crisis has made them even more attentive and critical. All these factors were the primary reasons for the increased popularity and high demand for microbiome-friendly products.

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Treasures of the apple

Active ingredients obtained from food production waste are on the rise. David Manzano and Clara Vigo show how an ingredient obtained from apple pomace closes the cycle of sustainability and at the same time improves skin health.

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Trends in product developments

There has been an increasing demand for products that promise to keep the skin microbiome healthy and regenerate. Accordingly, a lot of energy is invested in the development of new products. Sreedevi Kakkad gives an overview of the current developments on the market.

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Noble and ecological accents

Appealing packaging with an eye-catcher is needed to draw consumers in at first glance. However, metallic decorations used to require a lot of material. Paolo Grasso presents a new technology that offers great potential for improvement from an ecological point of view.

SNEAK PEAK COSSMA 3/2022

Publishing date: March 7

Close up: Trends in sun care