Beyond the record number of visitors that are expected to attend this Parisian edition of the leading trade show in cosmetic formulations, In-Cosmetics promises to be a true comprehensive show this year, with spotlights on perfumery and on professionals in evaluation and regulations, as well as a thematic route dedicated to the use of water in cosmetics.

Innovations

As far as ingredients are concerned, the organisers have shortlisted, among the several innovations that will be unveiled by suppliers, 15 of the industry’s most innovative ingredients, which will be judged by a panel of expert.

The finalists are:

 Berkem with Myrti’lla, a 100% plant origin ingredient rich in polyphenols, which prevents redness, improves microcirculation and tones capillaries.
 BiotechMarine with Esculane, a natural marine-derived active ingredient designed to fight dandruff and is compliant with both Ecocert and China regulations.
 Croda Europe Ltd with Solaveil Sensation (Solaveil ST-100). With proven sensory performance due to a unique silane coating,
 Gattefossé with Lipocire A SG which exclusively uses RSPO segregated palm and palm kernel oils and is the first texturing agent to be certified sustainable.
 Ichimaru Pharcos Co., Ltd. with new ingredient MandarinClear which delivers an innovative approach to impart skin with luminosity.
 Induchem with Neodermyl, a pure source of bio-renewable energy to reactivate llagens and elastin synthesis in skin.
 Laboratoires Expanscience with Sweetone, a concentrate of active molecules derived from Schizandra berries which acts as an imperfection corrector, soothing and unifying active.
 Lipotec with Juvefoxo, a peptide specially directed at decreasing senescence and increasing cell longevity and functionality through minimising the accumulation of DNA damage.
 Lucas Meyer Cosmetics with Elix-IR which is the first botanical active ingredient designed to fight Infra’aging (infrared-induced skin ageing) and is a breakthrough concept in skin photoprotection and photo-ageing.
 Lucas Meyer Cosmetics with Phytenso, a natural and soft hair straightener that can be used as an alternative to aggressive chemical relaxers.
 Mibelle Biochemistry with PhytoCellTec Symphytum stem cell extract from the comfrey plant produced in plant cell cultures.
 Schülke & Mayr GmbH with Sensiva PA 30 natural - by design which combines the antimicrobial activity of two nature-identical fragrance ingredients.
 Silab with Apolluskin, a natural patented antipollution active ingredient, purified from dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) and able to protect the skin from environmental pollutants.
 Symrise AG with SymHair Force 1631, a natural anti-hair loss active from a sustainable source of microalgae.
 Worlée Chemie GmbH with WorléeMicromer C70/61 & C70/63 which are two film-forming polymers specially developed for use in water-based nail polish systems.

Judges include Claudie Willemin, President, Société Française de Cosmétologie (SFC), Dr Shuliang Zhang, Clinical Site Leader, Unilever Research & Development Shanghai, Dr Prithwiraj Maitra, Center of Excellence Leader: Cleansing, Hair and Color Cosmetics, Johnson & Johnson and Dr Angela Eppler, Senior R&D Scientist, Personal Care, Pfizer Consumer Healthcare.

Special issue

On this occasion, Premium Beauty News is offering its readers a special issue dedicated to cosmetic ingredients:

 Main cosmetic ingredients trends, according to Kline
 Anti-aging: Strategies to protect mitochondria
 2013 regulatory issues
 Water: A vector of efficiency in cosmetics
 Exclusive Interview with Dr. Robert Fellous, Intertek
 An overview of recent developments in ingredients to be presented at in-cosmetics 2013.