Givaudan, supplier of cosmetic ingredients, has just launched the latest addition to its portfolio: Omegablue®. Made from bilberry oil and intended for sensitive skin, this active ingredient is in line with the eco-responsibility trend that is stirring the beauty industry. It was presented during a webinar organized by Givaudan and broadcast on March 8, 2021.
Givaudan wanted to provide an answer to all people suffering from skin disorders. And to do so, the supplier chose the naturality track, a major trend among consumers.
Skin problems
Skin sensitivity is a widespread problem (pollution, UV, wearing a mask…).
Currently, 43% of Italian women and 48% of French women describe their skin as sensitive.
The same is true for China, where 59% of cosmetics consumers say they prefer products adapted to fragile skin.
An allergy or skin discomfort may start with increased skin sensitivity, then evolve into an allergic-like condition that in turn triggers new sensitivity in an endless cycle of skin barrier damage.
Other causes of stratum corneum breakdown include
• Excessive use of soaps/detergents
• Excessive use of alcohol-based disinfectants
• An imbalance in the skin’s microflora
All of these factors can lead to the development of eczema or psoriasis.
These skin conditions affect more and more people around the world:
• 125 million people have eczema, 20% of whom are children
• 3% of adults worldwide have atopic dermatitis
• 70% of eczema sufferers say they are actively looking for new products to help them.
Naturalness
For consumers, environmental issues are important.
98% of Chinese, …
