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When it comes to makeup, lipstick, and the like, it is not only the colours and their effect that are an important selling point, but also how pleasant the application is for the consumer. Emulsifiers play an important role here.

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Colourful effects

Fabio Costiniti talks about new developments and their possibilities in the field of colour cosmetics. Indeed, emulsifiers are used in a variety of applications, primarily in skin care products but also in colour cosmetics when make-up is developed in emulsion form such as a cream foundation.

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New plant-based, stable and safe alternative to retinol

NovoRetin™ is a new, plant-based, stable and safe alternative to retinol. It is based on mastic, which is an aromatic resin from the bark of a tree that grows only on the Greek island of Chios. As a unique all-in-one product, it increases skin density and elasticity, reduces pore size and wrinkles, refines skin texture, and creates a smooth and matte finish.

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From one hand

 Smaller order quantities, limited editions, personalised products – the change in the retail shelf landscape is having an impact on the cosmetics industry. If manufacturers want to keep up, a high degree of flexibility is required. Daniel Traub explains the advantages of a compact system that combines many work steps in one unit.