The in-cosmetics Global, which was held on 4-6 April in London, awarded the best cosmetic ingredients launched in the last six months in several categories. In total, around 100 entries were received from suppliers based across the globe.
in-cosmetics Global brings together more than 800 international exhibitors of ingredients, fragrances, lab equipment, testing and regulatory solutions with over 10,000 cosmetic manufacturers from around the world.
The second day the event closed with awards presented to suppliers excelling in innovation, green and sensory product development.
Best ingredients Awards
Laboratoires Expanscience with Passioline and Ashland with FiberHance™ BM Solution took home the Innovation Zone Best Ingredient Gold Awards in the active and functional ingredient categories respectively.
• Passioline® is a concentrate, rich in unsaponifiables derived from the co-valorization of the Peruvian passion fruit juice industry. It has shown efficacy in tissue repair, cell regeneration, anti-inflammatory properties that help it smooth any kind of skin imperfections.
• FiberHance™ BM Solution is a new, innovative patented ingredient that strengthens and repairs internal hair fibers by creating additional bonds within the hair structure. It is a small, low molecular weight molecule based on a unique natural glucoside chemistry that allows penetration deep into the hair fibre.
Gattefossé (Gatuline® Link n Lift) and Lipotec (Reproage™ peptide) won the Silver and Bronze awards for their active ingredients. Meanwhile, in the functional category, Hallstar (Micah) and Inter Actifs – Aceto Corporation (Helicoidal Emulsion Technology) both received …