Consumers of cosmetic products particularly focus on dermatological efficacy. They want to be sure that a certain product really does have the promised effects. Often, cosmetics of the same category are expected to have the same look and feel to them. Consumers want proof of a product’s dermatological efficacy. They want to be certain that…

A peeling application is meant to refresh the skin and make it smooth. The skin is able to absorb substances better after mechanical peeling, and the pores are reduced in size. Intensive cleansing can be applied once per week or once per month, depending on the skin condition. Regular mechanical peelings stimulate collagen and elastin…

Innovation in Cosmetics Innovation means „ the use of a new idea or method“. In the world of cosmetics, innovation means creating a new product claim or capability. When you innovate you show your customers that your products are at the leading edge of cosmetic research. Customers have continually increasing expectations of their beauty products…

Alkaline Skin Care Alkaline cosmetics are not a new discovery. The Ancient Egyptians had already embraced the idea of alkaline cosmetic treatments by bathing in soda lakes; they had discovered that the special water quality had a regenerating effect on the skin. Hundreds of years later in our great grandmothers´ time, alkaline cosmetics had a…

Cosmacon – New company name reflects optimized Services   In August, RK Coaching & Consulting e.K. will be transferred to Cosmacon GmbH. The company, resident in Schenefeld near Hamburg, was founded by Rainer Kröpke in 2013, and specializes in consulting services in the cosmetic industry as well as in developing all types of cosmetics, including…

Octocrylene It is common knowledge today that sunbathing without UV protection can be painful and dangerous. We all know that in the summer and when regularly outdoors we should protect our skin. Unfortunately some sun protection products contain elements that can also be damaging. Basically there are 3 approaches to formulating effective products to protect…

Palm oil free cosmetics Palm oil is one of the most important raw materials in the world. Palm oil is an exotic wax that comes from oil palms in South East Asia, Africa and America. Palm oil is found in almost 50% of supermarket products: from margarine and chocolate to washing products. Palm oil is…

  Sulphates are sulphur salts whose properties are used in many areas of life such as medicine, technology, agriculture and in the home. Conventionally, these controversial salts are also a common ingredient in cosmetics. In shampoos, shower gels, shaving creams, liquid soaps and toothpastes; wherever a foaming and cleaning effect is needed there will usually…

We protect our bodies from the winter cold with warm coats, fur-lined boots and thermal gloves. We come home, the heating is on, the fire is lit and we snuggle on the sofa with a warm cup of hot chocolate. Stress for our Skin These drastic temperature changes are a real challenge for our skin…

Cosmetics with silk  The feeling of silk is a feast for the senses. Anyone who has worn silk knows how soft and comfortable it feels against the skin. Silk has been used in cosmetics for decades, mainly in hair care products. The hydrolysed form is usually used (INCI = hydrolysed silk), this is harvested from…