Youth movement spurs cosmetic formulations trends

By Julia Wray | Published: 4-May-2018 Featured companies: Croda Beauty BASF Personal Care and Nutrition GmbH Givaudan Active Beauty Silab Mibelle Biochemistry Clariant Personal Care Lucas Meyer Cosmetics Vantage Personal Care Chemyunion TRI-K Industries Inolex Lubrizol Beauty
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At this year’s in-cosmetics Global, gender neutrality and environmental concerns were singled out among the trends driving the beauty industry in 2018, while hair care took centre stage

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Not only did in-cosmetics Global 2018 provide a platform for new ingredients, it also allowed suppliers to demonstrate how their new and existing ingredients can be formulated to meet the latest beauty trends.

A company which has focused on inspirations and formulations guides in recent years is Clariant and – true to form – at the 2018 event, it revealed the third edition of its BeautyForward concept.

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