Novel techniques that promise to address some of the most challenging formulation issues burdening the industry are set to be unveiled at in-cosmetics Asia this year. Highly skilled experts from leading companies and consultancies will share their secrets to emulsion stability, product customisation, K-beauty and formulating with paraben-free preservatives in a series of hands-on demonstrations taking place at the exhibition’s Formulation Lab from 8-10 November 2016.

Designed for those working in R&D and product development, the three-day schedule will feature practical training sessions from industry heavyweights including Cosphatec GmbH, Croda Asia Pacific and Merck Ltd amongst others. Technical experts will offer theoretical and practical insights that will enable cosmetic manufacturers to bring innovations to market.

Belinda Carli, Director of the Institute of Personal Care Science, who oversees the programme and will present a number of sessions, commented: 'Emulsion stability is just one topic that will be covered in a number of sessions. Combining materials that are not easily compatible is a challenge in any industry, but when the end result is defined by its sensory, aesthetic, performance and application capabilities, it is particularly important. The Formulation Lab is a hugely valuable platform for manufactures as it gives them one-to-one contact …