Glowing skin through the power of Phytoene

With the on-going trends and demands for natural, effective and sustainable ingredients, Jojoba Desert recognizes Phytoene as a natural fit with JD Jojoba oil, an ideal solution in skincare products.

JD Phyto-Or 1 per cent is a novel anti-aging and high-performing active for glowing skin and hair, featuring both JD Jojoba oil, as a best-in-class medium that enables a complete solubility and the concentrated Phytoene.

JD’s Jojoba Oil adds hydration and sensory qualities, creating an ingredient that captures a wide range of benefits like protecting and maintaining the natural hydro lipid skin barrier, evens skin tone and complexion, reduces wrinkles and enhances elasticity, provides a sophisticated resistance against extrinsic aging factors and it protects the skin from ROS. It also supports a holistic approach for biodegradable and sustainable products with full traceability.

0 Beauty toward plastic and carbon-neutrality

A Luxe Pack NY session, 0 Beauty, is tackling the industry’s progress toward carbon- and plasticneutrality.

Sustainable beauty continues to escalate its credentials through the pursuit of carbon- and plastic-neutrality by leveraging ingredient and packaging alternatives, offsets, collective action and more.

The special session featured experts from the worlds of retail, packaging and sustainability, representing actions and strategies that are meaningfully moving the needle.

The key topics of the session included, the range of certifications available to brands, Proven strategies for adopting plastic and/or carbon neutrality, Supplier programs and resources to bring the industry closer to plastic/carbon neutrality,

This session also featured experts such as: Mia Davis, VP, sustainability and impact at Credo Beauty, and co-founder at Pact Collective. Alexandra Uribe, sustainability consultant and carbon emissions specialist, CO2RAL. Alexander Kwapis, VP of product design and development, Fusion PKG and many more.

Merck launches superfoods inspired new cosmetic ingredients

Merck develops two new active ingredients extracted from nutrient-rich superfoods which are, the baobab fruit and the hibiscus flower, whose effects can also be used for the skin. The new Rona Care Baobab and Rona Care Hibiscus were developed specifically to actively promote a beautiful and youthful skin. As the botanical extracts are ethically sourced, sustainable, and suitable for the use within a wide range of topical products, from daily skin care to dermocosmetics.

Rona Care Baobab gives strong protection of skin matrix components, especially elastin and collagens and reduces skin irritation, and Rona Care Hibiscus also minimizes skin irritation, supports the care of sensitive skin, shields from oxidative stress, protects collagens from degradation and increases skin cells’ vitality. Both Rona Care Baobab and Rona Care Hibiscus are Halal certified, vegan and stem from 100 per cent natural origin (ISO 16128 standard). They also comply with the requirements of the COSMOS-standard for organic and/or natural cosmetics.

These products fit into the range of botanical and marinederived cosmetic actives that Merck’s Surface Solutions business unit will be launching in the next coming months.

Liquid Blush: formulating on trend

There are different types of phases like emulsion system breakdown, emollients, thickening agents and colorants through the evolution of blushes from powder to cream and liquid form

The push toward cream/liquid formats over the classic powder format is due to the unique and innovative textures that allow for a smooth, natural and skin-like finish that blends seamlessly into the foundation.

This may be optimised using thickeners to create an experience ranging from a creamy/buttery application, to a lightweight, water-like break onto the skin.

There has been an overall rise in brands launching liquid blushes such as Rare Beauty, Saie and Glossier. PBHJ