Get ideas from our lab. Discover our best formulas featuring our actives and textures.
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Let’s now discover the Glittering Gummies (2745-3.04), a surprising travel-friendly format for a highlighter, made possible by Emulium® Kappa MB! Compact and easy to carry, this solid O/W emulsion is perfect for touch-ups on the go.
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Craving uniqueness? The Holo Eye Liner (2758-1.11) has been designed to reveal the eccentricity living in you while reamining smudge-free and waterproof. Creamy and quick-drying, it melts seamlessly thanks to Lipocire® A SG to leave an intense purple, holographic line with long-wear properties! Emulium® Dolcea MB shows unfailing efficiency and robustness with this formula rich in pigments.
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What if everyday life became a playground (again)? Gattefossé encourages more playful cosmetic application with our Cottage Cheese cream (2748-1.11) and its Squid Ink Topping (2748-2.04)! With Emulium® Dolcea MB, Acticire® MB, and EnergiNius® this creamy, yogurt-like texture delivers moisturizing and energizing benefits, perfect for daily application. Recommended once a week or once a month, mix it with 2 drops of the Squid Ink Topping, enriched with Original Extract® Ginger, to create your own detox mask!
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It’s time to discover new territories! Between the real and imaginary, appearances can be misleading…
\n Like the Chayote-Kiwi Sorbet (2694-3.03), is it a beauty sorbet or a granita? With its light green color, you first see a food-like texture that you would love to eat. Upon initial application, you’ll feel a fresh, creamy yet powdery sensation, that leaves a dry, soft, non-tacky after-feel due to Emulium® Mellifera MB. This cushion cream brings a refreshing and intense moisturization, acts as a blur, and protects the skin from photoaging with Solastemis™. The skin appears radiant, even, and healthy.
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Alien Slime (2614-3.01) is another optical illusion! is it slime, or is it a cosmetic? Try it and you’ll be surprised by its comfortable, stringy, but non-sticky after-feel thanks to Emulium® Dolcea MB & Acticire® MB.
\nAdapted for sensitive skin, it has a long playtime which is perfect for a soothing massage! It can also be used as a leave-on so that you can appreciate its nourishing properties.
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Sustainability has been a long-time leading trend and core value for consumers. But we are seeing a stronger focus on biodegradability as of late. The biodegradable claim, practically inseparable from naturality and sustainability claims, has risen 234% since 2016 and is driven by European influence. According to Mintel, 56% of French, 53% of German, 59% of Italian, and 65% of Spanish beauty and personal care (BPC) users have reduced the number of beauty or grooming products that are not biodegradable.
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Industry leaders are taking action by updating their CSR policies and developing eco-design tools to prioritize biodegradability. L’Oreal commits that 100% of its formulas will be biodegradable by 2030. By the same year, Biotherm claims that 90% of their skincare formulas will be biodegradable, while 100% of L’Occitane rinse-off products will contain 95% biodegradable ingredients. And even sooner, Clarins promises to have 100% of its suncare and rinse-off formulas biodegradable by 2025. But multinational companies are not the only ones prioritizing biodegradability. Raw material suppliers are too!
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For more information on eco-design tools for formulation development, REGISTER NOW for our 20-min webinar Biodegradability in Cosmetics, on December 15, 2022, at 2:00 pm EST.
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At Gattefossé, we have biodegradable ingredients that can help you achieve eco-friendly formulations. We use the OECD 301F method, which measures the oxygen consumption of bacteria from sewage water resulting from the biodegradation of the chosen substance. In this test, the substance is considered readily biodegradable when it is at least 60% biodegraded after 28 days of the test.
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The composition of Emulium® Dolcea MB, our 2021 inCOS Global award-winning, PEG-free, O/W emulsifier, has been carefully chosen to ensure excellent biodegradability. Using the OECD 301F test method, we found that 100% of Emulium® Dolcea MB, in equivalent organic carbon, has been biodegraded after only 28 days!
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We recommend using Emulium® Dolcea MB for every personal care application, especially if you seek a soft sensory experience and bonus moisturizing benefits!
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And since haircare is a product type of top concern, we also tested whether Definicire®, our dedicated hair care ingredient, is biodegradable. Results show that 95% of Definicire®, in equivalent carbon, is biodegraded after only 28 days!
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The sun is necessary to life. It induces positive effects such as the promotion of vitamin D synthesis, melatonin synthesis which helps maintain the biological rhythms, and it has also been proven to positively influence the mood by promoting release of endorphins.
\nBut the sun exposure brings also some negative short and long-term effects to the organism. The most known and visible one, sunburn, is linked to UVB. Shortly after exposure, reactional acne, summer Lucitis, or photosensitization can appear. In addition, it is also well known that repeated sun (and especially UVA) exposure can lead to photo aging associated symptoms such as dark spots, wrinkles, elastosis, and ultimately skin cancer.
\nThe risks associated with sun exposure are therefore important enough to privilege proper protection from its rays.
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Photoprotection is ensured by suncare products, which are characterized by 3 distinct elements:
\nTo bring an efficient photoprotection to the skin, suncare products contain UV filters. These particular cosmetic ingredients are divided into 2 categories:
\nFigure 1: UV protection mechanisms
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But adding UV filters in a cosmetic formulation brings a lot of problems…
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The first objective of a suncare product is to be efficient. Organic and inorganic UV filters need to be carefully formulated to ensure an effective protection against UV rays.
\nIf organic UV filters are used, the first thing to think of is proper solubilization. Each organic UV filter has a specific solubilizer. It is therefore necessary to identify the best combination by consulting the UV filter supplier’s documentation and then doing some experimental lab work (visual test, microscopy).
\nIf inorganic UV filters are chosen, ensuring their good dispersion is crucial. For this, the use of a dispersing or wetting agent is necessary. Coated grades facilitate the compatibility, the dispersibility and the sensoriality of the UV filters.
\nAnother tip is to combine organic and inorganic UV filters. The resulting synergy effect will increase the final SPF of the formula.
\nThe use of other ingredients can help:
\nFinally, it is important to create a homogeneous film at the skin surface by choosing the right gelling agents and adding a film former.
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Stability is always a challenge for cosmetic products, and especially for suncare products because of UV filters. Fluid and sprayable ones are particularly difficult to stabilize.
\nThe first thing to check is the packaging that will be used. Viscosity drop at high temperature (especially for beach products) can be a problem if the packaging is not adapted. Moreover, W/O formulas sometimes interact with some materials, leading to instabilities.
\nThe choice of the right gelling system is primordial to guarantee a perfect stability. It depends again on the packaging used, but some gums may increase stability at high temperature.
\nFinally, the type of emulsions (W/O or O/W) and emulsifier play a key role in the formula stability. Depending on the type of UV filters used and the other ingredients of the formula, the emulsifier is more or less compatible and may no longer fulfil its emulsifying function.
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Sensoriality is not only essential to ensure a second purchase, but above all it favors regular application and proper skin protection. In sunscreens, organic and inorganic UV filters present sensorial disadvantages to overcome.
\nOrganic UV filters bring greasiness, shine, tackiness, and a high film residue to final formulas. These drawbacks can be balanced by using powders, adding alcohol, adapting the emollients and feeling agents and using SPF boosters to reduce the total amount of UV filters and the quantity of oils.
\nInorganic UV filters, on the other hand, increase formula dryness, roughness, and whitening effect if they are non-nano. Adapting the emollients and feeling agents improves the formulation afterfeel. As the emulsifying system impacts the product’s sensoriality, changing the emulsifier can also be a solution. Reducing the filters’ particle size or tinting the formula can counteract the whitening effect.
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Gattefossé has developed texture ingredients that respond to the major issues encountered in the formulation of suncare products: performance, stability, and sensoriality.
\nEmulium® Illustro, a W/O emulsifier, has proven its compatibility with organic, mineral UV filters and SPF boosters and creates stable formulations with a comfortable feel.
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Emulium® Dolcea MB, an O/W emulsifier, creates stable textures with an ultra-soft and non-tacky afterfeel. In addition to its biodegradable nature, its moisturizing properties will benefit any sunscreen products.
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Emulium® Mellifera MB is another O/W emulsifier that makes it possible to formulate suncare products with a light and non-greasy finish. Its capacity to auto-adapt to climates and its many different claims make it a perfect emulsifier for suncare applications with skincare benefits.
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Finally, Acticire® MB is an active texturizing agent that improves sensoriality of suncare products by reducing the greasy and tacky afterfeel. It also improves durability of the protective film on the skin, as observed with the UV camera.
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Gattefossé’s application lab has been working on 8 new formulations, with very different sensory profiles and containing organic UV filters, mineral or a combination of both, to meet all expectations in terms of photo-protection.
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2177-7.03 Mineral Shield SPF50
\nSensitive and sun-intolerant skin deserves effective and sensorial UV protection too! Formulated with Emulium® Illustro, this sunscreen is neither sticky nor greasy on the skin. It is easy to apply and gives the skin a sunshine glow thanks to Gatuline® Radiance.
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2708-1.08 Refresh & Protect Bi-gel SPF30
\nRefresh and protect your skin with this sprayable suncare lotion. Thanks to Emulfree® CBG MB and its bi-gel technology, the formula is very fluid and refreshing during application and brings comfort without any greasy nor tacky afterfeel.
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2746-1.17 Dry Touch Lotion SPF50
\nPerfectly adapted for beach or daily use, this suncare lotion SPF50 formulated with Emulium® Mellifera MB spreads easily and penetrates very quickly into the skin. It leaves a very light and dry feel, as if no product had been applied.
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2532-2.01 High Protection Lotion SPF50
\nThis very high protection SPF50 is the best ally for sun-sensitive skin, whether in the city or at the beach. Thanks to Emulium™ Dolcea MB, the texture is fluid, soft and comfortable and leaves a very smooth, non-greasy and non-sticky afterfeel.
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2397-2.25 Extremely Soft Protection SPF30
\nThis SPF30 sunscreen doesn’t look like it! Thanks to Emulium® Dolcea MB, the texture is soft and comfortable and leaves a very smooth, non-greasy and non-sticky afterfeel. It can be used for daily care routines or at the beach.
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2494-1.13 Powdery Stick SPF50+
\nSome body areas are particularly prone to UV damage and deserve a foolproof sun protection: nose, cheekbones, scars, tattoos… This anhydrous sun stick is ideal due to its targeted application and its SPF50+. Once applied, it leaves a dry and powdery finish.
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2078-1.13 Fully Mineral Sunscreen SPF30
\nThis natural sunscreen SPF30, composed exclusively of non-nano mineral filters, is perfect for protecting your skin from UV rays at the beach while limiting environmental damage! Unlike most natural sunscreens, its texture is soft, easy to spread, and leaves no sticky nor greasy film thanks to Emulium® Illustro. A mix of active ingredients brings energy and radiance to the skin.
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This daily care is perfect to protect the skin from UV rays without worry. Its comfortable yet fluid texture penetrates quickly and leaves a soft film on the skin, while Solastemis™ protects the skin from the harmful effects of UVA and combats photo-aging.
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Find out more about these formulas in our booklet HERE.
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Other formulations are available on demand. Do not hesitate to contact your Gattefossé’s sales representative for more information about these new formulations or for any suncare development project to benefit from Gattefossé’s expertise.
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\nWhile ghosts from Beetlejuice to Bloody Mary may be known for their pallid complexions and ashen skin tones, those among the living surely want to avoid that look.
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Age and environmental aggressions like pollution can cause the skin to look dull and uneven. Did you know that skin tone and luminosity alone can account for up to 10 years of age perception? A healthy complexion has a major influence on the perception of age and on judgments of attractiveness and health. Let Gattefossé help you avoid a Casper complexion this Halloween.
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Gatuline® Radiance is the perfect solution to combat dull complexion and bring color back to ashen skin.
\n By enhancing vasodilation of the blood vessels just below the skin’s surface, Gatuline® Radiance enhances microcirculation, bringing enhanced blood flow.
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This enhanced microcirculation brings visible benefits such as significant improvement in skin color – bringing out rosy, pink tones while attenuating dull beige tones and redness.
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This ingredient has also been proven to enhance skin brightness and luminosity.
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\n According to panelists, 28-day use of a cream containing 3% Gatuline® Radiance resulted in less dull skin and restored radiance. In fact, 96% of panelists felt that the product gave their skin a healthy glow and 85% said the skin was more radiant. No ghastly ghostly complexions here!
\n Lastly, Gatuline® Radiance has been shown to protect skin complexion even in highly polluted environments, helping it combat the visible effects of day-to-day exposure to environmental pollutants and aggressors.
\nSo, this Halloween, fight dull complexion and ghostly pallor with Gatuline® Radiance, extracted from Evodia Rutaecarpa and based on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
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SPF, Sun Protection Factor, can potentially be an obscure term for consumers. Stamped on sunscreen product packaging, its purpose is to describe the effectiveness of the protection.
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According to the ISO 24444 standard, SPF is a ratio: the amount of energy required (power and duration) to cause a sunburn on skin protected with sunscreen is compared to that of unprotected skin exposed to the same emitting power.
\n So, if a person measured how long they could stay out in the sun without protection before getting sunburned, they would, in theory, only need to multiply that time by the SPF of the sunscreen applied to find out how long they could stay out in the sun without getting burned. For example, a person who is expected to get sunburned after 10 minutes of exposure should, in theory, have 150 minutes of sun protection with an SPF15 sunscreen.
\n As a reminder, this is only theoretical because to be constantly protected during the exposure time, sunscreen should be re-applied every two hours in a standardized quantity (often higher than the compliance of the standard consumer).
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\n TO REMEMBER \nSPF values measure protection against sunburn, the inflammation caused by UVB rays. SPF does not indicate any UVA protection, which explains why some regulations require a minimum UVB/UVA ratio of 3 :1 on all products. \n | \n
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Moreover, the matter becomes even more questionable when we measure the quantitative percentage of UVB effectively blocked in a given SPF sunscreen.
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\n 2 \n | \n\n 50 \n | \n
\n 4 \n | \n\n 75 \n | \n
\n 10 \n | \n\n 90 \n | \n
\n 25 \n | \n\n 96 \n | \n
\n 50 \n | \n\n 98 \n | \n
\n 100 \n | \n\n 99 \n | \n
\n 200 \n | \n\n 99,5 \n | \n
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According to this table, while in theory, an SPF 100 product would allow you to be exposed for twice as long as an SPF 50 product, we only note one percentage point of additional UVB filtration. One might assume that’s a lot of extra filters for such minimal improvement. But, when one remembers the variable use of a sunscreen product from one consumer to the next and how different this method is from the ISO 24444 one, one should not buy a too high SPF and overindulge in sun exposure. The authorities have therefore recommended limiting this value to a maximum of 60, known as SPF 50+.
\nAnother factor of variation is the type of sun exposure.
\nAs for UVA, the protocol used for SPF is not adaptable, as it would require too much energy to trigger a similar biological phenomenon with a 100% UVA energy source. Therefore, a method based on pigment response (Meirowsky pigmentation) was developed to account for the immediate brown pigmentation on the skin (due to the oxidation of melanin pigments) caused by the entry of UVA into the dermis. According to the ISO 24442 standard, the minimum pigmentogenic dose (“tanning”) on protected skin by a sun cream is measured in comparison to unprotected skin.It is a reproducible method that accounts for the photostability (good or bad) of the UV filters but only applies to dark skins (which can tan) and favors short UVA.
\n In vivo methods are therefore quite restrictive, as they require an expensive panel of different phototypes, and are not always reproducible between institutions. In vitro methods, on the other hand, are faster and cheaper, allowing for an initial estimate of the desired SPF.
What about in vitro measurements? Are they simplier?
\n Find out these answers by reading the full article and more in the last issue of addiactive! Link below
Fall is almost here! We reach for our sweaters and wrap ourselves in scarves before heading out to enjoy the crisp air and multi-colored foliage. Aside from our clothing and accessories, we also use makeup to emphasize the beauty of the season. While bold lip colors are here to stay, these newer makeup trends are sure to make you fall in love with the change of seasons. According to Allure, the top fall make-up trends will include, barely there foundations, cream products, graphic liner with bright accent colors, pastel eyes and red lips, soft, metallic lids, and dewy + matte makeup. (1)
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\n Looking to formulate for these trends? Don’t worry, Gattefossé has you covered with formulations and ingredients that can keep these pigmented formulas looking bold!
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Natural-looking skin is nothing new, many consumers these days prefer lighter foundations, closer to their natural skin to even out their skin tone and mask slight imperfections without the heavy coverage of full coverage foundations. The lightweight formulations allow consumers to embrace their own skin and achieve a look that showcases their own uniqueness with an even complexion. The sheer coverage helps to contrast the bold eye and lip colors that come with fall makeup.
Our Simply Matte BB Cream was formulated with Emulium® Illustro to create a natural foundation that leaves the skin with a light, matte finish on the skin. This all-in-one tinted cream provides sun protection with SPF 25 and light coverage to provide a uniform complexion. In this formula, Emulium® Illustro is not only used to create the water-in-oil emulsion but also as a pigment wetter to help incorporate both the mineral SPF filters and the foundation pigments. This award-winning emulsifier makes creating sensorial makeup and suncare formulations a breeze!
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The Y2K makeup aesthetic has been taking over social media feeds and has racked up over 1.6 billion views on TikTok alone. (2) A mix of 90s nostalgia and modern makeup techniques, this style brings playfulness to everyday makeup with pops of bright colors, metallics, and frosty eyeshadows. The metallic eyeshadow trend also provides a soft but ethereal look that goes well with natural base makeup.
Not a fan of chalky metallic eyeshadows that dry out your eyelids? We weren’t either so we formulated the Crown Jewel Shimmer Shadow with Emulium® Dolcea MB to bring softness upon application and additional benefits such as intense hydration to keep eyelids moisturized and softened. The structure of this unique bouncy texture was built with a 2:2:1 ratio of Compritol® 888 CG, Geleol®, and sunflower seed wax to help with the smooth application of this sparkly champagne color to the delicate eyelids. We also included a water-based active ingredient to bring skincare properties to this makeup formulation through the use of Acticire® MB which allows for the incorporation of water-based ingredients into anhydrous formulations. An extract of the curry leaf stem, EleVastin™, works in the background to limit skin sagging and boost skin elasticity.
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Last but not least, red lips are a trademark of fall. Whether you grab a classic red, ox blood, or burgundy color, red lipstick is the bold color that you can use to complement your natural base makeup or help make pastel eye colors look autumn appropriate. These bold colors help make a statement and pull together any fall outfit.
Reach for our Full Metal Lip Cream to bring a metallic, matte burgundy color to your fall look. Our naturally derived water-in-oil emulsifier, Emulium® Illustro was used to create this soft lip cream and provide a soft slip while Lipocire™ A SG was added to bring a melting sensation and help the product glide on the lips. Typically, matte lip products tend to be drying but Acticire® MB was added to provide moisturization and comfort to the lips.
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Whether you’re formulating for the trends we mentioned here or any other fall makeup trends, Gattefossé has the ingredients to help you create autumn-inspired makeup that is beautiful and bold.
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Interested in lip trends and innovations around these products? Register here for our webinar, Pout Perfect on Thursday, September 29th.
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(1) https://www.allure.com/gallery/fall-makeup-looks
\n(2) https://www.vogue.com/article/y2k-hair-and-makeup-beauty-trend-2021
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Gattefossé recently unveiled its latest plant-based active ingredient, Solastemis™, designed as an answer to the rising need for skin protection.
\n\n With consumers more than ever conscious of the external harsh factors impacting their skin, interest for care and protection claims, and more generally for health-centric skincare products are increasing everywhere (learn more in our lastest article “The new normal in skin care”).
\nIn this protection field, Solastemis™ preserves the skin from UVA impacts, at the epidermal and dermal levels. It ensures proper homeostasis for the body’s first line of defense and ultimately leads to reduce symptoms associated with photoaging. Its efficacy on the protection and repair of DNA damage in keratinocytes and the preservation of the epidermal stem cells has been widely documented.
\n\n This water-soluble photoprotective active ingredient can be added to skin care products or even sun care products at 2% to shield the skin from photo-aging, visibly reduce wrinkles and provide a healthy lucent complexion. This ingredient whose INCI name is Fructose (and) Glycerin (and) Water (and) Sechium Edule Fruit Extract is COSMOS approved and reaches 99.85% of natural origin content (ISO 16128).
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The Gattefossé cosmetic application lab has developed 4 formulations for a beauty routine dedicated to repair and protect sun damage on skin.
\nShield your skin from photo-aging with this fluid yet comfortable serum, containing Solastemis™. Before day cream, it prepares the skin by protecting the DNA of keratinocytes from UVA rays, and before night cream, it boosts the endogenous DNA repair system.
\nThis daily care is perfect to protect the skin from UV rays without worry. Its comfortable yet fluid texture penetrates quickly and leaves a soft film on the skin, while Solastemis protects the skin from the harmful effects of UVA and photo-aging.
\n\n This SPF30 sunscreen doesn’t look to be! Thanks to Emulium® Dolcea MB, the texture is soft and comfortable and leaves a very smooth, non-greasy and non-sticky afterfeel. It can be used for daily care or for the beach.
\n\n This night cream has been specially formulated to take care of skin exposed to the sun during the day. Its bouncy texture penetrates quickly and leaves a soft and comfortable film thanks to Emulium® Dolcea MB, while Solastemis™ boosts the endogenous DNA repair system and reduces the effects of photoaging on the skin.
\n\n We have been facing some trying times these past few years – a global pandemic, war, political divide, and climate change. It is no wonder many of us feel so stressed out, on top of our daily worries around work, school, or personal relationships. We know stress isn’t healthy for the mind, body, and soul. But, it is particularly damaging to the skin because “in times of stress, your stress hormones rise and trigger your oil glands to produce more oil, which then triggers acne flares.”*
\n\n According to SPATE, the acne condition ranks #2 within the face concerns category of skincare, with the top subcategory of stress acne showing the highest year-over-year growth. We may not be able to resolve such global issues at Gattefossé, but we can surely provide you with self-care rituals to help you keep calm and Gatt’ your clear skin on!
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In overwhelming times, there truly is a need for cocooning and rejuvenating moments, which is why Gattefossé has developed a beauty routine comprised of 6 sensational creations that reinforce the pleasures of self-care while facing daily uncertainties. This light and fresh skincare kit guarantees an instant healthy glow and gives you a boost from morning to night!
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This vibrant yellow, lemon-curd-looking texture is actually a fruit acid face mask! Stable at low pH, Emulium® Dolcea MB creates its gourmand and thick texture while Glypure 70 and Lemon Secrets™ give a renewed and luminous complexion. Simply apply on dry skin, leave on for 10 min, and then rinse.
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No more shiny skin with this soft, formidable cream that mattifies the skin without drying it out. This creamy texture penetrates quickly and leaves a comfortable and matte film. Cytobiol™ Iris A² helps to fight against shine and reduce imperfections while Plurol® Stearique MB provides a dry, powdery after-feel.
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Other body areas such as the décolleté, back, and shoulders can also suffer from imperfections. This ultra-fluid bi-gel, made possible with Emulfree® CBG MB, has been specifically designed to purify these areas without leaving a sticky or greasy film, so it’s easy to get dressed after applying.
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Pimples are a thing of the past thanks to this natural transparent gel! Cytobiol™ Iris A² and Original Extract™ Lemon Bio help purify the skin and minimize breakouts. Plus, its texture is well-adapted for a pump or roll-on applicator for an ultra-targeted application.
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This fluid texture is ideal for fighting imperfections! It spreads easily, penetrates quickly, and leaves a very soft, thin protective film, as acne-prone skin also needs protection. Emulium® Dolcea MB, which has demonstrated its moisturizing properties, and high quantities of propanediol, guarantee hydration. Plus, the skin is purified and clearer thanks to Cytobiol™ Iris A² and Original Extract™ Lemon Bio.
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Wake up every morning with perfect skin, thanks to this multi-functional night cream! Formulated with Emulium® Mellifera MB, this texture penetrates quickly and leaves a fine, comforting protective film on the skin. Cytobiol™ Iris A² and Gatuline® Renew form an active combo that leaves the skin clear, matte, smoothed, and hydrated.
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Click here for more information or samples on the featured ingredients and formulas.
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Whilst our world evolves towards more extreme and challenging conditions, the need for protection becomes predominant in the beauty sector.
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Consumers are more than ever concerned about the impact of external aggressors on their skin. Unexpectedly and without any apparent link, the repetition of violent storms, heat waves and air pollution are changing the way we consider cosmetics.
\n The status of the skin changes: it is more and more considered as an organ in interaction with its surrounding environment.
\n Its role as a barrier against external nasties is now clearly admitted, explaining why protection claims have started to infuse the skin care category.
\n Whilst in the past, the correction of wrinkles was one of the first leitmotiv of skin care users, beauty is now associated with a preventative and health-driven vision. We are all looking for ways to keep our skin healthy. The covid19 pandemic has even expanded this focus on health.
\n Therefore, photoprotection, fight against chemicals and digital pollution are the winning claims.
\n End of 2021, Mintel reported that 52% of US women have used skin care products with SPF and 40% a makeup product with SPF(1). The market research agency even reported that “total protection” messages are becoming really popular.
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\n Through the years, Gattefossé developed plant-based actives targeting a wide range of skin aggressors.
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The latest one, Solastemis™ has been launched following an in-depth R&D program. Together with a research group specialized in genotoxic stress, Gattefossé uncovered that UVA can damage keratinocyte stem cells. Indeed, DNA lesions induced by UVA in keratinocytes are associated to a weakening of their self-renewal capacity, their so-called “stemness” potential, ultimately related to epidermal alterations.
\n Extracted from chayote fruit, Solastemis™ acts on the preservation of the DNA of keratinocytes from UVA rays and boosts endogenous DNA repair system. It protects the stem cells of the epidermis while also offering a shield for the dermis macromolecules (collagen, elastin) against UV assaults.
\n Consequently, Solastemis™ helps to correct various symptoms associated with photoaging: wrinkles are reduced, the microrelief is smoothed, the skin complexion appears brighter, more even, and healthier.
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In the field of protection, EnergiNius® is an active deeply anchored in modern life. Artificial visible light (AVL) is everywhere. Daily use of electronic devices (cell phones, computers, and tablets) leads to increasing exposure to LED sources emitting in visible light wavelengths.
\n EnergiNius® protects skin cells from screen emitted artificial visible light and boosts cellular energy deeply affected by screen exposure. Strongly reinforced, the skin is visibly revived, and the signs of fatigue disappear in favor of a healthy glow.
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Gatuline® Radiance is issued from the fruit of Evodia rutaecarpa, very reputed in Traditional Chinese Medicine
\n It enhances microcirculation, bringing blood flow to the surface layers of the skin. It helps maintain flawless skin tone, bringing uniform complexion and visibly enhanced skin brightness, even under heavy pollution.
\n The active has been clinically tested in a polluted environment, in China, on a panel of women with sensitive skin. Gatuline® Radiance shows capacities to reduce the visibility of the redness and dilatation of pores. The skin is durably soothed and less reactive to external aggressions.
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Gatuline® Age Defense NP is a global solution against time and environmental assaults. Rich in scavenging and energizing molecules, it protects the natural cellular antioxidant pool. Its scavenging potential has been demonstrated in vivo on the skin and ex vivo on hair locks, through the measurement of the peroxide rate.
\n Gatuline® Age Defense NP is extracted from a by-product of the food industry, using pressed walnut seedcake, a solid residue obtained after the production of walnut oil.
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These days, there is no doubt that sustainability and social responsibility play a large role in influencing consumer purchases. In fact, according to Nielson, 69% of people in North America say it is extremely or very important that companies implement programs to improve the environment. (1) Therefore, corporate social responsibility has become a key factor for consumers looking to limit the impact they have on the environment.
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CSR is not new to us at Gattefossé; it has been at the heart of everything we do. Even as early as 1910, the Gattefossé family worked to develop what we refer to as sustainable sourcing today. Rene Maurice Gattefossé did this by establishing a close relationship with French lavender growers to improve their well-being and product quality. Today, our CSR is called Gatt’ Up & Act. We decided to give it a name that portrays our approach and motivation to act together as responsible world citizens. The roadmap consists of three key pillars that house ten priority stakes that align closely with the UN’s sustainable development goals.
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The first pillar is called preserving our environment. Under this pillar, we aim to develop products from reliable and renewable sources, reduce our carbon footprint, preserve water resources, and responsibly use our waste. Key stakes take into account the sustainability of our raw materials and waste management, energy transition, and impact on water resources.
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The second pillar, caring for our people, promotes the well-being and personal development of each employee, enabling everyone to work in complete safety and good health. This is done while deploying strong, inclusive social values.
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\n The last pillar, acting as a world citizen, reflects corporate philanthropy actions towards the common good, whether for health, science, biodiversity, or solidarity. Stakes under this pillar take into account contributions toward society as a company and individually.
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We have worked with EcoVadis since 2017 in order to ensure that we are consistently improving our CSR approach. EcoVadis has assessed over 90,000 companies since its launch in 2007, making it the world’s largest and most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings. In 2021, Gattefossé was awarded the Platinum rating, the highest level of recognition, placing our company in the top 1% of evaluations in our sector.
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(2) https://ecovadis.com/about-us/
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There is great diversity in the color of human skin across the globe. From the very pale color of Celtic skin to the very dark skin tones present in Sub-Saharan Africa. But across all arrays of skin colors, all being beautiful, all are also subject to hyperpigmentation.
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According to the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology, hyperpigmentation is a common, usually harmless condition in which patches of skin become darker in color than the normal surrounding skin. (1) Other sources may say that it’s not really a condition at all but more of a term that describes skin that appears to be darker. Hyperpigmentation can occur in small patches, cover large areas, and affect the entire body. And while increased pigmentation usually isn’t harmful, it can be a symptom of another medical condition. (2)
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Hyperpigmentation is primarily due to melanogenesis – the production of melanin. Melanocytes located at the bottommost basal layer of the epidermis are cells that produce melanin which is then transferred to neighboring keratinocytes. Other physiological mechanisms may allow melanin to even enter the dermal layer of skin. And when this happens, it takes much longer for hyperpigmentation to fade away if it can. Many hyperpigmentation disorders exist, including melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), and sunspots, also known as age spots, liver spots, or solar lentigos. Fortunately, Gattefossé has a handful of ingredients that can address these concerns.
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When it comes to preventing hyperpigmentation, UV protection is the best primary approach. According to Harvard Health Publishing, tinted sunscreens can help with skin conditions like hyperpigmentation and melasma because they can offer a color base to even out the skin tone while protecting the skin from UV rays. When it comes to sun protection and cosmetic coverage, Gattefossé has the perfect ingredient – Emulium® Illustro – our 4-time award-winning, natural W/O emulsifier specifically engineered for pigmented formulations, like makeup or suncare, as used in our Good Day Sunshine. Or better yet, why not a hybrid foundation sunscreen, much like our Natural CC Cream?
\nCheck out its excellent pigment dispersing properties:
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If you’re already experiencing hyperpigmentation, chemical peels can be another technique to improve the appearance of the skin on the face, hands, and neck. This is where a chemical solution is applied to the skin, causing it to exfoliate and eventually peel off the layers of skin that show signs of hyperpigmentation. Gattefossé can offer Gatuline® Renew, a natural alternative to a chemical peel, derived from Japanese cedar buds, and rich in energetic phytochemicals. It acts on all steps of the epidermal cell renewal process, especially boosting KLK-5 enzymatic activity, a protein that plays a major role in desquamation to remove dead cells from the skin surface to reveal smoother, healthier, more radiant skin.
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And for those with visible age spots, Gatuline® Spot-Light will take a global approach to target all the possible causes throughout the skin:
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With the tagline “Age Spot Corrector,” this natural active fades age spot appearance, reduces their visibility and numbers and lightens the overall skin tone. Try our Fake Paint formulation as a mask or a targeting spot treatment.
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(1) https://www.aocd.org/page/Hyperpigmentation
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Ever conscious of the harsh factors impacting their skin, consumers show a real affinity toward health-centric skincare products. The dermo-cosmetics segment or “Derma” brands are seeing a spike in popularity, aligned with the search for a preventive approach to beauty.
\nSolastemis™ is the latest active ingredient developed by Gattefossé, designed as an answer to concerns about skin health. Following in-depth research on the effects of UVA on the skin (read the article “Pathway to photoaging: The skin and the Sun”), it has been specifically highlighted for its ability to protect epidermal stem cells from UVA-induced DNA damage. It has a great potential to preserve the regeneration capacity of the epidermis and support long-lasting skin health and beauty.
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Solastemis™ acts at the heart of the epidermis mechanics to protect epidermal cells from the undesired consequences of UVA radiation. Several in vitro models have been combined to evaluate the ability of Solastemis™ to protect the stemness of epidermal keratinocytes exposed to UVA radiation. We have shown that Solastemis™ can act at several stages of the DNA damage process. At an early stage, it reduces by 30% the level of reactive oxygen species (ROS) inside cells, which are the first consequence of UVA radiation.
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Solastesmis™ also prevents the formation of DNA lesions: it reduces the number of different types of DNA lesions following UVA exposure and also boosts the enzymatic repair activities of such lesions (up to 2.3x).
\n As a consequence, keratinocytes stem cells are protected from harsh UVA impacts and display an improved clonogenic potential, meaning self-renewal potential. This guarantee the maintenance of the epidermal homeostasis and health over the long term.
Beyond the epidermis, we also looked at the ability of Solastemis™ to protect the extra-cellular matrix against the deleterious effects of UVA exposure. It was discovered that the elastic fibers and collagen network, as well as elastin and collagen I production, were preserved from UV-induced degradation.
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A double-blind clinical trial (active versus placebo) has been performed on a panel of 33 Caucasian women (aged 48.5 y.o. on average). The objective of the study was to assess the efficacy of a formula containing 2% Solastemis™ on the face of women with photo-exposed skin. A set of methodologies (including instrumental methods) was used to assess its capacity of reducing symptoms associated with sun exposure and photoaging.
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Results showed a clear anti-wrinkle effect, statistically significant vs. placebo (-12.5% area and length of wrinkles, -12.2% volume, based on image analysis on 3D acquisitions). Different analyses of the skin color reveal an improvement in the skin luminosity (+29%) and homogeneity (+27%), visible after only 1 month. These results are associated with a reduction of the biological age of the volunteers by 3.6 years on average (according to the Diagnoskin® method which establishes a correlation between the microrelief of the skin and its physiological age).
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Solastemis™ features a truly natural composition. Active molecules are extracted from Sechium edule, a fruit cultivated and manually harvested in the majestic cirque of Salazie, on La Reunion Island. Long-lasting relationships with local producers and harvesters guarantee Gattefossé with perfect traceability and quality, from field to factory. The Sechium edule used for Solastemis™ grows on a family farm dedicated to market gardening. According to jointly established specifications, Gattefossé only uses the fruits discarded from the market sales, following zero-waste principles.
\n Right after harvest, the fresh fruits are transformed directly on-site, sliced, and then dehydrated in a dedicated dryer. Gattefossé has been committed to the technical evolution of the producer’s facilities with the financing of a mechanical slicer and a dryer, in order to facilitate post-harvesting operations. As part of its CSR program, Gattefossé is also committed to the financial stability of this supply chain: a supply agreement has been set up to ensure regular income to the producer.
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The extraction through NaDES technology (Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents) and a tailor-made manufacturing process (minimal number of processing steps and a limited duration for each of them) make it possible to obtain an eco-designed ingredient (99.85% natural origin content – ISO 16128) associated with biological high performance.
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The science behind Solastemis™ is explained by our R&D expert:
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With spring already here and summer approaching, we can see sunlight peeking through the clouds and instantly feel its mood-boosting effects. We rush outdoors to enjoy activities we’ve missed, intentionally beneath the sun, soaking in the rays and warmth. But as our seasonal depression (yes, it’s a real thing) subsides, we must not forget to protect our skin from the sun’s harmful effects.
\nSun protection should not only be top of mind during sunnier months, but all year long since UV exposure can always lead to sunburn, premature aging, and skin cancer. In fact, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation, “having 5 or more sunburns,” whatever time of year, “doubles your risk for melanoma.”(1)
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As consumers flee to travel and enjoy their spring breaks, we must remember that they have become increasingly more educated on personal care ingredients and more aware of their skin conditions in these past two years. The claims and experiences they had sought out during lockdown are now ones they seek in suncare products – from extra protective to multi-functional, to eco-friendly, and more.
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Many consumers are looking for skincare benefits when it comes to their suncare. According to Mintel, 33% of American sun protection users are willing to pay more for suncare products with skincare benefits. Consumers have also shown interest in anti-aging, skin-toning, and acne-minimizing claims. (2)
\nAnother innovative way to develop sunscreen is to create more eco-minded products. In the US, 14% of sunscreen users are concerned that using sunscreen could be harmful to the environment, and this number rises to 22% for Gen Z users 18-24. Brazil consumers agree, with 28% interested in products that do not negatively impact the environment. With that in mind, brands have prioritized ethical, sustainable, eco-friendly packaging and vegan claims in their new sunscreen launches over the past five years. (2)
\nAnd finally, hybrid products that blur the lines between skincare, suncare, and even makeup, are also on the rise as consumers prefer multi-functionality, especially if they come in convenient, on-the-go formats.
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\n Looking for an everyday sunscreen that brings added skincare benefits? Try our Fully Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30. This natural sunscreen is formulated with Emulium® Illustro to make it easy to spread on the skin without any greasiness. Gatuline® RC Bio and Gatuline® Radiance bring anti-wrinkle and radiance properties to the skin so your sunscreen is working double duty.
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\n So you want your SPF on-the-go? We’ve got you covered! Reach for our Powdery Stick SPF 50+. This sunscreen stick provides SPF coverage to targeted areas like the nose, cheeks, and hands while giving a light wash of color for a natural look. Emulium® Illustro works as a pigment wetter to easily incorporate the mineral UV filters. Lipocire™ A SG is a texturizing agent that melts at body temperature to help the product spread effortlessly on the skin.
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Want to learn more about consumer insights and formulating sun care products? Sign up here for our upcoming webinar on March 31st at 10:00 AM EST.
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(2) Mintel
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The sun is a vital source of energy. The human knows how to make good use of it.
\n Sunlight plays a key role in the synthesis of essential biomolecules: melatonin for the synchronization of circadian rhythms, vitamin D needed for the bone function and maintenance, endorphins which affect mood… But excessive sun exposure also leads to detrimental effects, especially on the skin…
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A physical barrier between the inside and the outside, the skin is one of the most responsive organs to external aggressions, particularly to UV (Ultraviolet) radiation. Amongst all environmental factors responsible for extrinsic aging, repeated sun exposure is the most significant (representing 80% of extrinsic aging) and photoaging is the major consequence. Photoaged skins feature a set of typical modifications: wrinkles and fine lines, altered microrelief and coarse skin, lack of luminosity and pigmentary disorders.
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For decades, UVB rays have been considered more genotoxic than UVA. They are known to severely damage epidermis, causing local inflammation and sunburns and to penetrate to the heart of cells, down to the DNA. Their role in the generation of photoproducts and direct DNA lesions is clearly established.
\n Due to its capacity to penetrate deeper layers of the skin, UVA was mainly related to structural alterations of the dermis through the breakdown of collagen and elastin networks amongst others. But today, lots of scientific publications evidenced that UVA radiation is not as innocuous as previously thought.
\n There are several reasons to report:
\n – UVA is abundant at the Earth surface: more than 20 times abundant in sun radiation than UVB.
\n – It penetrates further into the skin, passing the epidermis and reaching the dermis, with damage described on both layers.
\n – It dramatically increases the oxidative stress level in the skin and generates oxidative DNA lesions.
\n – Endogenous DNA repair systems are overwhelmed by overexposure to UVA.
\n More precisely, research show that UVA is very likely to induce DNA lesions in the epidermal basal layer, which hosts the keratinocytes stem cells.
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The epidermis is a living epithelium, composed of 90% keratinocytes arranged in layers, renewing every 3 weeks on average. The renewal of the epidermis is constant during its lifetime. But only a specific population of keratinocytes can proliferate and initiate the cell renewal process: they are named keratinocyte stem cells.
\n Commonly speaking, stem cells are the body’s raw materials, present from the embryonic stage of life. This specific type of cell holds the potential to differentiate into multiple cell types and tissues.
\n In the skin, the keratinocyte stem cells can be considered as the “mother” cells of the epidermis.
\n The integrity of these epidermal stem cells and their protection against environmental aggressors are absolutely key to ensure the long-term function and health of the epidermis.
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Together with a research group specialized in genotoxic stress, Gattefossé uncovered that although keratinocyte stem cells benefit from very efficient DNA protection and repair systems, they can still be affected by UVA. Indeed, DNA lesions induced by UVA in keratinocytes are associated to a weakening of their self-renewal capacity, their so-called “stemness” potential, ultimately related to functional and structural alterations of the epidermis.
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\n Out of this work, an all-natural active ingredient has been developed and it aims at preserving keratinocytes stem cells from UVA-induced damage.
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\n Stay tuned to know more about this new photoprotective solution by Gattefossé…
Gravity is the force that attracts a body towards the center of the earth or toward any other physical body having mass. In other usages, the noun refers to extreme or alarming importance, a seriousness. When we talk about gravity in the world of beauty, both definitions apply. And the reason for this is best stated by American author Harlan Ellison who said: “nobody escapes age and gravity.”
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Sure, gravity may be a necessary force that keeps the universe in check, but it also impacts our skin tremendously as one major cause of sagging skin, a concern of utmost gravity! In 2017, Gattefossé conducted an exploratory study on four focus groups in France and learned that skin sagging is the main fear in the aging process for 18-25-year-olds, an unfortunate symptom, among others, for those 26 to 59 years of age, and a harsh reality for 60-70 years olds. Several studies have shown a clear link between skin sagging and gravity, (1,2) including an innovative research study by Dior that compared photographs of a woman jumping on a trampoline. The different stages of the jump represent different levels of gravity pressure, as seen below. (1)
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These insights inspired Gattefossé to develop a cosmetic ingredient that could bring support to the skin by increasing its capacity to resist pressure resulting in a free-from-gravity facial appearance. With a sharp focus on skin elasticity, Gattefossé developed EleVastin™, a 100% naturally derived active ingredient that promotes skin elasticity and functionality by boosting elastogenesis and biomechanical properties while simultaneously protecting against elastic degradation.
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With an INCI of Betaine/Water/Propanediol/Murraya Koenigii Stem Extract, this water-soluble anti-gravity hero ingredient can be incorporated into any type of cosmetic application at just 1% to help limit skin sagging, redesign the facial oval, and reduce deep and vertical wrinkles.
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Aging is no longer a problem but a source of pride, thanks to this punchy cream that upgrades mature skin. It brings a healthy glow thanks to its soft peach color and pearls and blurs imperfections and fine lines thanks to a soft-focus powder. Formulated with Emulium® Dolcea MB, its texture is soft and quickly absorbed while leaving a comfortable feel, and EleVastin™ significantly reduces the marks of time.
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Gravity is not a fatality! This colorful, pearlescent serum has been specially formulated to fight the signs of gravity over the years. Its fluid and fresh texture obtained thanks to Emulium® Dolcea MB penetrates quickly and leaves a soft finish on the skin. The long-term anti-gravity action provided by EleVastin™ is completed by the action of pullulan, which immediately lifts facial features.
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The face is not the only area to show signs of aging. This body butter is therefore an ally for all skins marked by gravity. Its bouncy texture, created with Emulium® Dolcea MB, penetrates quickly, leaves a very soft and comfortable after-feel without any greasy sensation. Thanks to EleVastin™, body contours are redefined and the skin is smoothed day after day.
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The neck and décolleté areas are particularly sensitive to the effects of time. This delicately colored cream is ideal for protecting and firming this body part. Thanks to its long playtime, it can be massaged for a long time to tone up and smooth the skin while EleVastin™ brings its anti-gravity action. Formulated with Emulium® Dolcea MB, it leaves a very soft and comfortable after-feel.
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For more information or samples on the featured ingredients and formulas, click here.
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(1) Flament F., Bazin R., Piot B., Influence of gravity upon some facial signs, International journal of cosmetic science, 2015, 37, 291-297
\n(2) Mally P., Czyz C., Wulc A., The role of gravity in periorbital and midface aging, Aesthetic surgery journal, 2014, Vol34(6), 809-822
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Sensorial expert for more than 20 years, Gattefossé always surprises and delights with innovative cosmetic textures.
\nFour years ago, Gattefossé created INSPIRATION: a tool to discover novel, sensorial experiences and galvanize creativity. Providing pleasure, surprise, and motivation, this creative concept aims to awaken formulators’ inner imagination.
\nINSPIRATION highlights one or several topics, each of them bringing a new breath through innovative textures and visuals. The formulations, that illustrate each idea, will help formulators to rediscover Gattefossé’s ingredients outside of their comfort zone.
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After months of working remotely, social withdrawal, and geographical restrictions, the desire to travel is stronger than ever. But the environmental impact of mass tourism darkens this desire. A real dilemma!
\nInstead of going to the other side of the globe, we can be satisfied with simple things. While favoring more environmentally friendly transport modes, one can discover or rediscover their own country and share time with loved ones to improve and create a memorable journey.
\nThe 2022 edition of INSPIRATION, called Escapism, invites to dream about next destinations while rethinking the way we travel. Gattefossé’s applications lab has therefore developed practical and innovative formulas to accompany travelers in their new adventures!
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These formulations have been designed to perfectly meet travelers needs: easily transportable, smaller and lighter than conventional versions, multifunctional, no waste left behind… The lab thought outside of the box to create cosmetics that practical but also desirable to attract new consumers.
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Softer Skin Stick (2613-1.17) is a 99% natural origin scrub in the practical form of a stick. It is possible to use it on dry skin or on wet skin for a more slippery application. Its texture, stabilized with Emulium® Dolcea MB, emulsify on contact with water, for an easy rinsing.
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Everything Balm (2620-1.02) is a 99% natural origin anhydrous multifunctional balm that takes care of the skin of the face, the body, the hands and also the lips and the hair. It contains Acticire® MB which allows the incorporation of aqueous ingredients such as active ingredients or colorants, for more customization!
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Magma Mask (2618-2.52) is a 98% natural origin mask in the form of surprising solid black pellets, obtained thanks to Geleol™ MB and Emulium® Kappa MB. One pellet represents a unique dose of a product, making it possible to take only the needed quantity. First, crush a pellet of the Magma Mask in your palm, then take a bit of 2620-1.02 Everything Balm (or alternatively hot water). Mix to form a thick black mask to spread directly onto the skin and rinse after 10 minutes.
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Scalp & Body Scrub (2628-1.07) is a 94% natural origin anhydrous wax with grains of sodium bicarbonate that gently exfoliates and cleanses the scalp, then rinses easily as grains will be dissolved by water, leaving no particles in the hair. The presence of Emulium® Kappa MB helps to improves rinsing while Acticire® MB boosts foam formation. It can also be used on the body for a 2-in-1 application.
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Slide n’ Foam (2621-2.09) is a 92% natural origin solid face cleanser that invites to a new gesture! Apply the product directly onto dry skin, then rub the skin with wet hands to create foam, boosted by Acticire® MB, and clean the skin. Thus, the product is not damaged by water and is gentler for the skin. Indeed, only the right amount is applied thanks to its melting texture obtained with the help of Lipocire™ A SG.
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At Gattefossé, we have the mineral active that can be used in skincare to re-energize and revitalize. Oli’Vîne™ is a liquid stone extract derived from peridot and is rich in the element magnesium. In the human body, magnesium plays an essential role in the production of ATP, the source of energy that is used to drive many processes in the body such as muscle contraction and DNA synthesis. It can also help combat the effects of fatigue and stress to restore balance for more radiant skin.
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To determine the energizing effect, the ATP level of human keratinocytes and fibroblasts was measured using bioluminescence when treated with Oli’Vîne™. As seen from the results, when used at 1%, Oli’Vîne™ increased ATP levels in keratinocytes by 23%. In fibroblasts, ATP levels were increased by 26% when 0.1% of Oli’Vîne™ was used. This shows how our mineral complex can be used to increase cellular energy, providing a boost in energy to combat dull skin.
\nOli’Vîne™ also works by reducing cellular stress which was determined by measuring the mitochondrial membrane potential. When subjected to stress, the mitochondrial membrane potential will increase as an adaptive response and produce more ATP. When Oli’Vîne™ was used, the adaptive response was decreased by 37% which proves that our active helps to reduce cellular stress.
\nTo ensure that your skin is not affected by the holiday mania, utilize skin care products with Oli’Vîne™ to energize your skin and leave you with more radiant, fatigue-free skin!
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Imagine. You’re wandering through the forest on a cold, dark Halloween night. The only sounds are the rustling of leaves and the hooting of owls. The only light comes from the full moon in the distance. You were just trying to find the house that gives out full size candy bars, when you strayed off the sidewalk and now, you’re lost in the dark. Suddenly, a huge, looming werewolf emerges from the gloom. It’s hideous! With shaggy, matted hair covering its grotesque figure from head to toe. You run in horror, reminded of your own hair when you first get out of bed in the morning. Aaaaah!
\nTormented by the full moon, werewolves walk among us as people, undetected until the moon calls to them to transform into horrible, tormented, bloodthirsty beasts. But the worst part of being a werewolf? The knots, the matting, the unruly dull coat of hair! Yikes!
\nThis Halloween, avoid the horrors of werewolf hair with Definicire®
\nDefinicire® is a natural, PEG-free, silicone-free ingredient designed especially for hair care. The components of this natural ingredient were carefully selected to obtain a biomimetic composition that recreates the hair’s natural protective lipid layer, without the associated greasiness.
\nRestoring the protective layer of the hair brings several benefits for both curly and straight hair.
\nFor naturally curly or frizzy hair, Definicire® is significantly better than both silicones and quats at providing a barrier against humidity and maintaining curl style.
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As you can see in the graph below, Definicire® also helps with curl definition.
\nFor straight hair, Definicire® has been proven to prevent frizz and flyaways. And finally, Definicire® makes brushing and combing significantly easier on both wet and dry tresses, for all hair types and was well appreciated by human and werewolf consumers in both rinse-off and leave-on products. This unique ingredient is also readily biodegradable, making it well suited for use in both leave-on and rinse-off hair care applications.
\nSo, if the next full moon has you terrified of the effects of werewolfism on your hair – turn to Definicire® to be the best-looking wolf in the woods!
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At Gattefossé, we believe that inspiration and creativity come through collaboration. For more than 10 years, we have been working with Carlin, a trend agency, on their Beauty Trend Notebooks by proposing tailor-made textures, in line with the themes of the future.
\nDiscover the fruit of our contribution this year, related to graphic lines, water and Mother Earth!
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In this theme, lines draw graphic shapes on the body. Colors are also very present, catching the eye to these strange designs that create an inspiring dynamic.
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Caramask (2373-1.24) perfectly represents this idea, through its stringy texture and surprising pick-up! Its original texture and gourmand perfume make it look like caramel. It is formulated with a high amount of cetyl alcohol and glycerin which give it an intended soaping effect, and hydroxypropyl guar which brings this stringy texture. Emulium® Dolcea MB creates the emulsion but also helps to rinse it off.
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This theme honors hydration and fresh, sensory textures. Colors are cool but still soft and the skin is glowy, almost lustrous. Water is omnipresent, as a symbol of hydration and life.
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Quenching Blue Serum (2390-2.03) was chosen for its super moisturizing texture and refreshing light blue color. Its fluid texture is ideal for thirsty skin. Its high amount of glycols brings moisturization, as well as Emulium® Dolcea MB which has demonstrated its moisturizing properties in a clinical test. Its light blue color is brought by Mala’Kîte™, a malachite stone extract. It also protects the skin against digital pollution thanks to EnergiNius®.
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We are taken back to ancestral times paying a tribute to noble materials. Driven by warm and animal colors, this theme celebrates raw materials and naturality.
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Hair & Scalp Mud Mask (2441-1.03) featured here is inspired by Mother Earth, and it contains green clay and walnut. This mask purifies and detoxifies the hair and the scalp thanks to the clay while remaining comfortable thanks to its emulsified texture obtained with Emulium® Dolcea MB which rinses easily. Definicire® and Gatuline® Age Defense NP protects the hair and scalp against humidity and oxidation.
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\nHowever, this crisis has changed the haircare habits of consumers and accelerated some trends such as inclusivity, naturality and scalp care. Consumers are no longer trying to hide their true hair nature, but want to assume it naturally, while enhancing it. It is therefore important to understand this evolving market to offer products that will meet the new consumer’s expectations.
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Each consumer is unique, his or her hair and scalp therefore need targeted care adapted to their nature to express all their beauty and vitality.
\nConsumer demands vary widely around the world. According to Mintel, naturality is a very strong trend in Europe (even if it tends to spread to all continents), inclusivity is especially sought after in America, whereas consumers in Asia are more in search of hybrid hair formulations and scalp products.
\nGlobally, consumers are looking for products that will target their needs in a very specific way. For example, 46%* of Chinese are interested in personalized hair products that target their hair type and needs, and 44%* of French are interested in personalized products adapted to their hair texture.
\nMoreover, much like in skincare and makeup, it is time to bring inclusivity in haircare. Aging is now celebrated through the menopause beauty movement, and age-related hair concern are targeted by some brands: greying, thinning, dryness or hair quality. Finally, more and more brands are now on a mission to change the discourse on ethnic hair. Forget the idea that textured hair is difficult to manage and should be controlled, and let it show its true beauty!
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Textured hair is represented by wavy, curly and coily hair according to the Andre Walker hair type classification.
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It is a very present concern in the US, where 56%* of consumers have textured hair. This is precisely the case for black people who have mostly curly to coily hair. Until now, black people with textured hair were very little represented in the media or in the beauty shelves. But more and more brands have realized that this hair type deserves as much care (if not more!) as other hair types, and they now offer complete ranges dedicated to it. And consumers are in demand since according to Mintel, US Black consumers spent around $1.71 billion on hair products in 2020, a figure set to reach $1.9 billion by 2025.
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Haircare products with natural and ethical claims continue to rise around the world, especially in Europe and the US, fuelled by consumer interest in products that are perceived as healthier and safer for the planet, humans and animals, and by ongoing global warming concerns. Asian consumers, until now not very interested in this trend, are starting to demand more natural products: 46%* of Chinese consumers who have colored or styled their hair prefer natural botanical formulas.
\nAmong these claims, “free from” claims are still reassuring, and some cosmetic ingredients such as silicones or sulfates are unwelcome in haircare products. Since 2016, the vegan claim has invaded haircare package labelling with an increase of 369%*! Biodegradability has also taken an impressive jump in haircare products with a 242%* increase in the number of launches since 2016. It is especially true for rinse-off formulas, as they go through our shower drains into the environment.
\nFinally, when it comes to haircare and the possible sustainable solutions associated, it is nearly impossible not to talk about the solid format as the number of haircare launches in bar form has literally exploded since 2018, mainly for shampoos and conditioners. But aside from bars, solid cosmetics can also come as powders, sticks, balms, tabs or pastes.
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Hair is a fragile structure that is subject to life hazards. For example, heredity, stress, hormones, nutritional deficiencies, or certain diseases can strongly weaken the hair fiber and lead to hair loss or breakage. The health crisis has amplified these problematics. For 85% of people, Covid-19 made life more stressful according to the Office for National Statistics published in August 2020.
\nIt is possible to use haircare products that help prevent and reduce hair loss and breakage, but one of the most effective ways is to work on the scalp. The scalp has been in the spotlight for a few years as it is now defined as the extension of facial skin that is key to have beautiful hair. Consumers have realized that it is important to take care of this area since more than 90%* of Chinese consumers agree that scalp care can improve their hair health and 78% of Italian consumers have used or are interested in using haircare products that protect the scalp microbiome.
\nThe scalp care is also an opportunity to talk about dandruff, hair loss, lack of volume or hair thinning, concerns that are encountered by many consumers. For example, 22%* of female UK consumers are concerned about hair loss and 56%* of Chinese consumers are worried about dandruff.
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Definicire® is a natural texturizing agent based on the patented Gattefossé wax butter technology. It is PEG-free, silicone-free, and it was especially designed for haircare. The raw materials were carefully selected to obtain a biomimetic composition that would recreate the hair’s protective lipid layer. It was even confirmed through substantiation tests that Definicire® could rival the performance of quaternary compounds and silicones. Suitable for all hair types, it increases hair hydrophobicity, ensures hair discipline, enhances hair smoothness and has anti-pollution properties.
\nFinally, it is COSMOS approved and readily biodegradable: 95% of the ingredient was biodegraded after 28 days, according to OECD 301F method.
\nDefinicire® has been integrated into a range of 5 formulations especially created for hair and scalp care.
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Three leave-on haircare products have been formulated to satisfy all hair types according to Andre Walker classification. In order to make the most of their effect, it is preferable to use them on damp hair (after a shower or using a water spray) and to let hair dry in the open air or with a hair dryer.
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Revitalizing Hair Lotion (2433-1.02) is a 98% natural origin light lotion for fine and straight hair (type 1a, 1b and 1c of Andre Walker classification), that smoothes and disciplines hair without weighing it down thanks to Definicire®. Formulated with Emulium® Mellifera MB, this fluid emulsion penetrates quickly into the hair fiber without leaving a perceptible film and weighing down the hair.
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Smoothing & Protective Hair Cream (2493-1.08) is a 99% natural origin softening cream for thick, wavy and curly hair (type 2a, 2b, 2c, 3a and 3b of Andre Walker classification), redefines waves and curls thanks to Definicire®. Formulated with Emulium® Dolcea MB, this unctuous cream leaves a very soft protective film without greasing the hair.
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Intense Nutrition Hair Balm (2435-1.02) is a 97% natural origin nutritive balm for curly, frizzy and coily hair (type 3a, 3b, 4a and 4b of Andre Walker classification) that leaves a soft protective film and redefines hairstyle thanks to Definicire®. Formulated with Emulium® Mellifera MB, this thick oily balm intensely nourishes the hair without any greasy afterfeel.
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Moreover, two formulations have been created especially for the scalp.
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Nutritive Scalp Lotion (2436-1.02) is a 98% natural origin light care that nourishes dry and irritated scalp. Formulated with Emulium® Kappa MB, it penetrates quickly and nourishes the scalp without weighing down the hair. Thanks to Gatuline® Renew, Gatuline® Skin-Repair AF and Original Extract™ Lemon Bio, the scalp is protected, moisturized, and repaired.
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Hair & Scalp Mud Mask (2441-1.03) is a 98% natural origin mask that purifies and detoxifies the hair and the scalp thanks to the green clay, while remaining comfortable thanks to its emulsified texture obtained with Emulium® Dolcea MB which rinses easily. Moreover, this rinse-off formula is readily biodegradable since 88% of the product has been biodegraded after only 28 days, according to OECD 301F method.
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According to SPATE, a machine intelligence solution that finds the next big consumer trend, consumers have shown less interest in hair care and skincare over the summer months leading into the fall season. Self-care, prominent during the lockdown, has clearly become a thing of the past, as consumers show increasingly greater interest in makeup and hairstyling. With mandates lifted, vaccines more widespread, and social gatherings more frequent, consumers are ready to experiment and make bolder statements. What trends can we expect to see this fall? And how can you create these products in your lab?
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If we look at Google search behavior amongst consumers from June through September, the makeup product with the biggest increase in search volume has consistently been lipstick products, with an average monthly search volume of nearly 726K, and forecasted growth of 10.8% over the next 12months. (1) Lip products, in general, have dominated the top makeup searches, including lip plumpers, liners, tints, and stains. According to Harper’s Bazaar, no matter the lip product, it’s all going to pop! (2) And while Bobbi Brown predicts vibrant reds and orange will be the new, leading colors,(3) consumers are mostly searching for matte, pink, liquid, red, and black lipstick. (1) This search variety in finishes, formats, and colors proves that there is no specific trend, but rather that consumers are looking for anything, so long as it makes a statement.
If you want to create a bold look, consider the Color Shock Lipstick, offering high impact color, superior shine, and long-wear. This formula features Lipocire™ A SG, our most sustainable palm-derived texturizing agent bringing comfort, a melting sensation, and smooth application. In addition, this formula contains Gatuline® In-Tense MB, our naturally derived active that enhances skin density and firmness, to deliver lip plumping benefits.
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Elle, Glamour, and Harper’s Bazaar agree: monochromatic makeup is in this fall! Whether you are leaning towards fruity peach tones or plum hues, or sticking with neutrals, using one product on the eyes, cheeks, and lips, is the way to go. And, if this look can be achieved with a dewy, glowing finish, even better. (2) (5)
If you want to create a convenient, multi-use product, consider the Antique Peach Lips & Cheek. This W/O emulsion contains pigments and pearls that intensely color the lips and cheeks without any drying sensation, thanks to Emulium® Illustro, which provides the formula’s soft and slippery texture. Aside from its sensory benefits, Emulium® Illustro, our award-winning, natural, W/O emulsifier, offers incredible affinity with pigments, including colorants and UV filters, both coated and uncoated. Not to mention, when we conducted a clinical evaluation on the skin quality of bare skin after 28 days of applying a foundation containing this ingredient, the dermatologist measured a 26% improvement in the moisturized appearance of the skin, and over 90% of panelists agreed that the foundation gave their skin a healthy glow at the end of the study. Let Emulium® Illustro be your solution to creating monochromatic makeup that leaves the skin looking and feeling hydrated.
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According to Glamour, there’s a lot of buzz around bobs, including the French, round, 90’s crop, blunt and curly bobs, and a lot of buzz around bangs, including breezy, blunt, side-swept, and curtain bangs. (4) Whatever the cut, consumers will require hair products to style and maintain these new looks. According to SPATE, some top related keywords that drive consumer interest in the hair styling products category include volume, protection, enhancing, and curl defining. With that in mind, we recommend looking to the Curl Protector for inspiration. This leave-on treatment, for curly and frizzy hair, defines natural curls and waves and protects them from external aggressions. This product uses Definicire®, a naturally derived texturizing agent based on polyglycerized jojoba and sunflower seed waxes, that provides a biomimetic composition to the hair with several benefits. It helps maintain hair volume, prevents frizz and flyaways, and improves curl retention, even in humid conditions. Definicire® also protects against pollution by limiting particle adhesion and improving their removal from the strands after washing. This formulation has additional protective benefits, thanks to Gatuline® Age Defense NP, which protects the hair from UV and environmental damages.
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No matter the fall trend you are trying to achieve, Gattefossé is here to help. We would be happy to discuss your specific interests and inform you of the ways we can aid in your developments, whether through our ingredients, our sensory expertise, or technical expertise.
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\n(2) https://www.harpersbazaar.com/beauty/makeup/g35742880/fall-2021-makeup-trends/
\n(3) https://www.glamour.com/gallery/best-fall-makeup-trends
\n(4) https://www.glamour.com/gallery/best-haircuts-for-fall
\n(5) https://www.elle.com/beauty/g35562828/fall-2021-makeup-trends/?slide=9
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With increased consumer demand for transparency behind the sourcing and processessing of eco-extracted ingredients, the ERI 360º label was developed. ERI, which stands for Eco Responsible Ingredient, is a label is designed to help companies assess the level of social and environmental responsibility of a cosmetic ingredient, along with its naturality. It also evaluates the sustainability aspect of the processes involved: from the harvest to manufacturing of the end product, making it’s scope from cradle to gate. Utilizing existing international agreements and standards such as ISO or IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature), 100 SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Recognized, and Transparent) indicators were developed to provide a clear picture of the full eco-responsibility of an ingredient. Each indicator is scored between 0 to 5 according to different threshold. The certification is then achieved once a self assessment by the ingredient manufacturer, evaluation by a third-party auditor, and an on-site audit are completed.
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In 2021, Gattefossé was awarded three labels for three of our actives, ensuring the naturality, responsible sourcing, and manufacturing for each. Moreover, these labels help formulators choose eco-responsible products that meet consumer needs with confidence.
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Gatuline® Link n Lift & Gatuline® Renew were both awarded the silver label, with scores of 91 and 89 out 100, respectively. Gatuline® Link n Lift, an anti-aging active derived from Horse Chestnut Flowers by our NaDES technology. It firms the eye contour area by reinforcing the dermal-epidermal junction while significantly reducing eye contour wrinkles to reveal a smooth and younger look. Gatuline® Renew, an extract of Japanese cedar buds, kickstarts the cell renewal process and strengthens the barrier function to make skin softer, smoother, and more supple.
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EnergiNius®, an organic certified active derived from Indian Ginseng and extracted with our NaDES technology, was awarded the bronze label, scoring of 82 out of 100. This active ingredient protects the skin from the damages of screen-emitted artificial visible light to boost skin vitality and reveal a healthy glow!
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To learn more about our commitments and eco responsible ingredients, join our webinar on September 28th at 2:00 PM EST!
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Most of us are familiar with the term inflammation. It’s our body’s natural response to protect us from infections and repair damaged tissues. Inflammation is typically visualized by redness and irritation around the infection site. But did you know that there is a type of inflammation that is silent and can cause premature aging? This chronic, low-grade inflammation is called inflamm’aging and is induced by age. Typically, its effects can go undetected and can worsen or build up over time. “It is considered to be one of the driving forces behind many age-related diseases such as diabetes, atherosclerosis, age-related macular degeneration, and skin aging.”(1) This is why many refer to inflamm’aging as the “silent killer.”
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To understand inflamm’aging, we need to first take a look at the inflammation process and the components that induce and terminate responses. The inflammation process is a three-step mechanism consisting of initiation, amplification, and resolution phases. Initiation is where pro-inflammatory mediators are released, and clinical signs such as redness, swelling, heat, or pain occur. During amplification, the mediators aggregate to the infection site and further aggravate those symptoms, depending on the extent of the damage. An finally, the resolution phase where a specific family of lipid mediators – specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs) – are used to terminate the inflammation process to allow the tissue to heal. This step is critical in avoiding chronic disorders and allows for skin homeostasis. In damaged skin or inflamm’aged skin, however, this process is deregulated. Resolution is incomplete and therefore leads to a chronic state of inflammation without any tissue repair.
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In 2019, Gattefossé conducted a study, in collaboration with Ambiotis, on young and mature skin to understand the differentiation of the resolution of inflammation and deregulation of SPM synthesis. The study found that young skin presented high responsiveness toward inflammatory stress and effective restoration of skin homeostasis due to the efficient synthesis of SPMs. Whereas, mature skin showed a weaker responsiveness toward inflammatory stress and compromised resolution mechanism characterized by reduced production of SPMs.
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We determined that the best strategy to combat inflammation was to develop an active that targeted the resolution phase of the inflammation process.
\n Meet Gatuline® Skin-Repair AF. This organic certified active combats the effects of stress by promoting the resolution of inflammation in order to bring about effective tissue repair. So how do we see this in the skin? We conducted an in vitro study on young and mature skin biopsies by subjecting them to three conditions; untreated without stress, untreated with PMA-induced stress, and treatment of 2% Gatuline Skin-Repair AF with PMA-induced stress. The results showed that in young skin, there was a significant increase in the synthesis of two lipoxins – lipoxin A4 (LXA4) and lipoxin B4 (LXB4) – that are SPM precursors. This allows for the resolution of inflammation and the prevention of chronic inflammation associated with age (inflamm’aging). In mature skin, there was a moderate increase in lipoxin synthesis, allowing the skin to cope with the vicious effects of the inflammation cycle.
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Gauline® Skin-Repair AF is the solution to combating inflamm’aging. It works to break the vicious cycle of chronic inflammation by targeting and promoting the resolution of inflammation, thus allowing the skin to heal properly.
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The world is finally reopening, and what better time than the summer!? As we rush outside to soak in all the Vitamin D we missed in 2020, let’s not forget to apply sunscreen. We may have skipped this product in our daily skincare routines last year, but we surely do not want to burn in our newfound freedom! Sunburns are typically due to poor application of hard-to-reach areas, forgetting to reapply, and poor sensory. And while the first two reasons can be resolved by personal accountability or a loyal partner-in-crime, the third is up to science, which Gattefossé formulation and sensory experts can surely address.
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In 2019, Gattefossé conducted a study to evaluate the impacts of the composition and texture on the remanence of sunscreens during the day. We found that vegetable wax derivatives could improve the durability of the protective UV film and that W/O emulsions delivered longer protection than O/W ones. (1) Though the results were quite informative, the study was performed on bare skin, knowing very well that a typical, daily beauty routine includes layers of products. And so, in a more recent study, we examined the effects of product layering on the sunscreen sensory, durability, and ease of rinsing. Let’s explore the methodology and the results so that you’re ready for summer 2021!
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\n We performed seven tests of different product layer combinations, with the same sunscreen formula for each – an O/W emulsion containing a blend of organic UVA filters.
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Using a UV camera, with a captor sensitive to UVA, we were able to view and track the behavior of the UV protective film and ultimately rank the sunscreen durability, for each test. We also used an auricular repositioning system to ensure the proper placement of volunteers to capture consistent images of UV absorption. Next, we performed an image acquisition with our UV camera at four time-points: before application of the sunscreen on bare skin (T-1), after application of the sunscreen (T0), 4h after application (T4), and after washing the skin with a cleansing gel (T4+W). We measured a specific parameter to quantify the remanence of the sunscreen, which correlates to its durability and its rinse-off ability.
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As for evaluating sensory, we used sensory analysis with our in-house expert panel to evaluate the sunscreen layer, focusing on eight different sensory criteria, during the application, and after absorption.
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When considering the most durable and most easy-to-rinse products, the answer was clear. A suncare product applied on top of an O/W moisturizer containing a film former performed better than all other product combinations and better than the sunscreen alone.
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Tissue elasticity is a central parameter for the functioning of vertebrates. Many physiological functions of human tissues (especially those submitted to strong and repeated movements) strongly depend on their elastic properties: lungs, cardiac valves or skin.
In the skin, elastic fibers are the primary component in charge of its compliance (ability to be readily deformable) and resilience (ability to return to its original shape following a mechanical deformation). Their synthesis by dermal fibroblasts follows a multifaceted process named elastogenesis. It results in the combination of molecules of elastin and microfibrils under the intercession of a wide array of microfibril-associated proteins.
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Elastogenesis takes place during the early stages of fetal development and reaches a peak at puberty. In adult skin, elastic fibers regenerate inadequately and the elastic capital declines with age.
\n External aging is also responsible for the impairment of the elastic fibers. In photo-exposed skin, an accumulation of abnormally amorphous elastin, called solar elastosis is observed as well as a complete disorganization of the elastic fibers network. This is mainly due to the activation of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs).
\n Thus, during aging and under environmental stress, the amount of functional elastic fibers is reduced, and the biomechanical functions of the skin are deeply disturbed. It manifests clinically by a loss of skin elasticity.
Associated with the down pressure exerted by gravity on the skin, it leads to skin sagging and the formation of deep vertical wrinkles. Therefore, reinforcing the skin’s elastic potential appears to be the foremost strategy to correct the clinical signs of skin sagging.
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When talking about aging of their skin, symptoms described by women are multiple and their perceptions influenced by generational sensitivity.
\n Indeed, in the fight against the first signs of aging, 30 to 40 years old women are deeply concerned by wrinkles while 60 to 70 years old women relate unpleasant skin sensations leading to need of comfort and deep nutrition.
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No matter the age, skin sagging is described as something to fight. Regular facial contours, harmony and balance, remodeling effect appear deeply desirable.
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Several external factors (UV, pollution, smoking…) are known to induce an aggravation of the naturally occurring aging process. Amongst them, gravity is often forgotten while it plays an undeniable role. Even if the constant pressure applied on the body is not perceptible, it is responsible for many signs of aging.
These outcomes show how much gravity changes facial geometry, worsens clinical signs of aging especially on the lower part of the face.
\n We can’t escape this physical and universal phenomenon which enables to stand on the planet Earth. However, the side effects it has on our skin are preventable.
This is the question addressed by Gattefossé with its latest active ingredient EleVastinTM.
\nLearn more here.
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“Nonverbal communication, such as facial gestures and expressions, constitutes 55% of our overall communication.” (1) In addition to the mouth, the eyes are one of the most expressive parts of the human body. People are able to gauge emotions and reactions by looking at the eyes. This is especially true at this time when wearing masks inhibits the use of the lower part of our faces in communication. With the majority of our faces covered, a person’s focus is automatically drawn to the eyes to read and interpret emotions and reactions which leads to an increase in importance that the eyes play in communication. Now that everyone’s attention is solely on the eyes, what can we do to make sure that our primary form of nonverbal communication is cared for? It’s as easy as prepping, priming, and painting. So let’s show our eyes a little extra TLC.
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Think of your face as a piece of art and the eyes as the focal point. The first thing every artist does when creating a work of art is prepping the canvas for painting. To do so, the artist stretches canvas over a wooden frame and sprays water to help the canvas tighten as it dries. Eyes are delicate so it’s important to incorporate skin care products that gently hydrate and help reduce the appearance of wrinkles. Prepare your eyes with this Perfect Contour cream which features our active Gatuline® Link n Lift. This active acts by reinforcing the dermal-epidermal junction to help redesign the eye contour by visibly reducing the appearance of Crow’s feet, tear trough, and undereye wrinkles. From the 3D image analysis conducted during clinical evaluations below, you can see that Gatuline® Link n Lift significantly improves the appearance of Crow’s feet wrinkles.
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The next step in the process is priming your canvas. Depending on the paint medium, artists may choose from different primers like gesso, a thin white paint mixture, to make the canvas ready for paint. Priming is an important step as it helps protect the canvas and provides an even background for paints to stand out. When priming the eyes, using a product such as a concealer can help you create this even, smooth background for foundation. Prime your under eyes with our natural Concealer that utilizes Cytobiol™ Lumin-Eye to diminish under eye bags. As you can see from the images below, there is a significant reduction in the puffiness of under eye bags after 28 days.
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Now all that’s left for the artist to do is pick their paint medium, use their imagination, and paint! Eye makeup can be another form of self expression so the type of product and which colors are used is completely up to you. Going for bold look, try adapting our Full Metal Lip Cream into a liquid eyeshadow to make your eyes pop. This formula were created using our award-winning emulsifier, Emulium® Illustro. This water-in-oil emulsifier is pigment empowered as it works well with colorants and UV filters, both coated and uncoated, in addition to a variety of cosmetic ingredients to help make it easy for formulators to create natural color cosmetics.
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Gattefossé actives and textures make it easy for formulators to create natural skin care and color cosmetic products for the eyes. So now you can rest easy knowing that even if your eyes are the main form of non-verbal communication, they are prepped, primed, and painted.
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1 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7755855/
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The health crisis has amplified the climate of anxiety that has gripped the society, but it has also helped consumers focus on themselves. The immobility had the merit of concentrating on oneself and thus be more in tune with one’s feelings and desires.
\nConsumers are now moving towards holistic cosmetics, which take care of the soul while pampering the body.
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Our society is obsessed with wellness. The global wellness economy is now worth $4.5 trillion, according to the Global Wellness Institute. And yet, it is under increasing stress.
\nBefore Covid-19, stress was considered the “health epidemic of the 21st century” by the World Health Organization. According to an online survey conducted by Lightspeed and Mintel, stressful subjects are plenty, like finances (80% of German consumers), work (68% of Italian consumers), relationships (78% of Spanish consumers), physical health (92% of Spanish consumers) or sleep quality (64% of German).
\nThe health crisis has amplified the already very present atmosphere of anxiety. For 85% of people, Covid-19 made life more stressful according to the Office for National Statistics published in August 2020. And when we know that stress weakens the immune system, according to a study published in the Journal of experimental medicine1, it’s enough to make even more stressed!
\nConsumers are therefore more than ever looking for solutions to regain serenity and lightness in their daily lives.
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Numerous scientific studies have demonstrated the link between stress and skin pathologies such as eczema and psoriasis or hair loss. It therefore affects our physical appearance.
\nConsumers have clearly understood this, since according to Euromonitor International 2020 Beauty Survey, “looking healthy” is the top global definition of beauty. For 49% of respondents, beauty is defined as being comfortable in your own skin.
\nWell-being and beauty are closely linked, hence the emergence of self-care, which consists in taking care of oneself in a holistic, global way. The health crisis has forced consumers to slow down and become aware of the importance of feeling good about themselves. They spend more time on their beauty and well-being routine, which soothes them, reassures them and restores their self-confidence. According to Mintel, 58% of US adults agree that having good skin makes them feel good about themselves.
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Applying a cosmetic product in full consciousness is considered a true therapy. Touch, but also sight, smell and sometimes even hearing are increased tenfold, allowing to take care of the mind at the same time as the skin.
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Banana Buttercream (2469-2.11) is a melting butter nicely perfumed with banana scent that nourishes the driest skin in the most joyful way. Its solar color, its smell evoking childhood and its tender texture that melts on contact with the skin immediately bring joy and smile.
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Restoring Cream-to-oil (2372-2.06) is a creamy texture that turns into oil when applied on the skin. Formulated with Emulium® Dolcea MB, it contains a very high amount of oil phase that brings a long playtime. It is ideal for massage to relax the body and eliminate tension.
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New Age Sugar Scrub (2328-1.05) is a delicious body sugar scrub formulated with Emulium® Mellifera MB that contains sparkling sugar. Listen to, in contact with water, the sugar that crackles on the skin and eliminates dead cells, for a soft and silky skin.
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Lavender Sweet Dream Cream (AL0530) is a creamy emulsion formulated with Emulium® Dolcea MB that brings an extreme softness. It contains lavender essential oil, well-known for its soothing and stress-reducing properties.
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1 E. Wieduwild et al. β2-adrenergic signals downregulate the innate immune response and reduce host resistance to viral infection. J Exp Med (2020), 217 (4):89.
\nEvery woman has her signature shade of red lipstick that gives her all the confidence in the world, empowering her to conquer the day and any obstacle that comes her way. But how does she manage to pull off this look when her lips can no longer be seen? What is the future of color cosmetics and how will consumers and brands respond?
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It’s no secret that Covid-19 has significantly impacted the beauty industry, especially color cosmetics, which took the hardest hit. According to The NPD Group Q3 2020 Prestige Beauty sales report, US prestige color cosmetics sales were down 31% year-over-year, due to the 70% of consumers who scaled back their make-up usage in 2020. (1) The demise of lipstick has been challenging, and brands have needed to adapt quickly. Those that have shifted their focus away from lip applications and upward towards the eyes have proven to be successful, generating eye products, lash and eyebrow hair growth serums, and more.
\nThe beauty focus on the eyes was incredibly evident on social media. Beauty influencers posted How-to guides for bold eyes and tips for how to apply mask makeup all over YouTube and TikTok, with the latter accruing more than 53 million views from videos tagged #MaskMakeup. (2)
\nIn fact, eye makeup sales were up 204% year-over-year for the 3-month period ending June 28 according to Kantar. (2) All the attention is now on the eyes, so it’s time to get creative!
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Women’s fashion magazines like Cosmopolitan, Harper’s Bazaar, and Glamour, predict 2021 eye makeup trends to be vibrant and nostalgic. Eyeliner takes the lead, allowing consumers to create graphic lines and shapes in bright, bold colors, especially blue, as an ode to the 80s. According to Spate Beauty Tracker, eyeliner products showed increased consumer interest with nearly +100K searches from Jan – Dec 2020 compared to the previous year. (3) Purple eye makeup is also having a moment in beauty, not just for the lids, but the lashes too. And well-groomed eyebrows will also be a highlight, whether straight or fluffy.
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At Gattefossé, we can help you create expressive eyes in several ways:
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When it comes to color cosmetics, we have an ingredient specifically engineered to handle a high pigment load, compatible with a variety of colorants, both coated and uncoated. Emulium® Illustro, our in-Cosmetics 2019 gold-winning W/O emulsifier, is a highly functional and stabilizing material that can create a variety of textures, fluid to thick, and even stick formulations. Try out our Smoothing Concealer, a multifunctional application that provides ultimate coverage, thanks to its high percentage of pigments, and redesigns the eye contour thanks to the active ingredient, Gatuline® Link n Lift. Or adapt our Full Metal Lip Cream into a liquid eye shadow application with colors of your choosing. A hue of purple perhaps?
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And when it comes to brow care, look to Definicire®, an active texturizing agent that recreates the hair protective lipid layer. Whether you’re spending more time indoors video conferencing or finding ways to break free from your at-home routine, Definicire® can be used in styling creams, gums, and waxes to ensure hair discipline, providing frizz and volume control, as well as facilitate combing, enhance hair smoothness, and protect from urban pollution.
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If you want to know more about masked beauty, join us for our upcoming webinar Mask Mania, which not only looks at trends and solutions above the mask but behind the mask and minus the mask too.
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(1) Global Cosmetic Industry Magazine – January 2021
\n(2) https://www.businessinsider.com/eye-makeup-sales-rise-lipstick-dips-due-to-mask-wearing-2020-8
\n(3) https://www.spate.nyc/beautytracker
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These days parents look very closely at what is in the products they use and how they affect the environment. So it comes as no surprise that they scrutinize baby care products even more carefully. Parents can spend hours researching ingredients and products to ensure that what they use on their babies is of the best quality. When shopping for baby care, parents look for products that are safe first, followed by those which help them save time.
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The safety of ingredients and products is paramount to parents. Since baby skin is delicate and more prone to developing irritation and dryness, parents want to ensure that the products they use are safe to apply on their baby’s sensitive skin. Baby products that convey “green” themes such as natural, sustainable, ethical, vegan, and naturally-derived are just some of the claims parents look for. According to a report conducted by GlobalData, “69% of consumers with children aged between 0-4 years old said ‘natural’ and ‘free-from synthetic’ ingredient claims were now more important to them as a result of the pandemic.”1 The pandemic has only heightened parents’ concerns about the safety of baby products, as health and wellness are taken into greater consideration.
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The importance of safety from external aggressors, such as UV rays to avoid skin cancer, has been emphasized heavily over the last few years. Many consumers have become aware of the devastating effects that long term sun exposure has on the skin. Since prevention is key, people have started to implement the use of sunscreen into their daily routines at a younger age. In fact, the American Academy of Pediatrics generally recommends the use of mineral-based sunscreen for babies six months or older.
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Baby Sun care
\n0-6 months: Avoid direct sunlight and keep babies covered under shade
\n6+ months: Mineral-based sunscreens can be utilized
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When formulating for baby sun care products, Emulium® Illustro can be used to create sunscreens of various formats, from fluid to thick textures. This W/O emulsifier provides a soft after-feel while leaving the skin feeling moisturized.
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As time passes, and parents’ schedules become more and more hectic, parents look to incorporate products that help them save time in their routines and their baby’s routines. Products that have multiple uses, cutting down the number of products needed, or products that can be used for the whole family, help parents reduce the amount of time spent on routines. Baby products that come in convenient formats, like balms or sticks, also help parents in their quest to gain back time.
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Edible Mom & Baby Balm (1304 – 1.01) is a simple balm made with few ingredients and can be used by both babies and moms to bring comfort to dry, cracked skin. Lipocire™ A SG helps the product melt into the skin.
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To learn more about Gattefossé products for baby care, register for our upcoming webinar.
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1 https://www.cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/Article/2020/12/08/Baby-and-toddler-personal-care-sees-green-themes-rise-in-importance-post-COVID-19-says-GlobalData?utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=10-Dec-2020
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Sensorial expert for more than 20 years, Gattefossé always surprises and delights with innovative cosmetic textures.
\nThree years ago, Gattefossé created INSPIRATION: a tool to discover novel sensorial experiences and galvanize creativity. Providing pleasure, surprise and motivation, this creative concept aims to awaken formulators’ inner imagination.
\nINSPIRATION highlights one or several topics, each of them bringing a new breath through innovative textures and visuals. The formulations, that illustrate each idea, will help formulators to rediscover Gattefossé’s ingredients outside of their comfort zone.
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Like a need to take a deep breath, like a visceral urge to get back to basics to fight melancholy dreaming of yesterday’s utopias and welcome the possibilities of tomorrow, “Follow your Bliss” is the name of the new collection of INSPIRATION formulas.
\nThis collection, composed of two themes, “Coming Into Bloom” and “Taking Root,” praises an idealized, awakened, and embellished nature, essential for our physical and mental balance on Earth. Between resilience and euphoria, hope and joy, the cosmetics of tomorrow will be ethical, clean and transparent, eco-designed but also amusing, innovative and desirable.
\n“Follow your Bliss” and see that the possibilities are endless!
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The first theme of this collection is called “Coming Into Bloom.” Cosmetics are getting cleaner, more thoughtful, and more sustainable thanks to a process carried out through science that dares to be bold.
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Banana Buttercream (2469-2.11) is a melting butter, nicely fragranced with banana scent, that nourishes the driest skin in the most joyful way. Its thick and tender texture absorbs quickly and leaves a soft and comfortable film on the skin, without a greasy or sticky effect. Thanks to Gatuline® In-Tense MB and Gatuline® Renew, the skin is firmer and more radiant.
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Color Trans-foaming Mask (2526-1.11) will make you see all the colors! Its color and texture will transform upon contact with water. Add water to this pale pink powder and it will turn into a tangy green, foamy cream (proportion: 1/1). Leave on the skin for a few minutes then rinse.
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\n\nGood Day Sunshine 2476-1.05 is a body sunscreen that contains biodegradable glitter to glow under the lights of summer festivals! Its fluid texture penetrates quickly and reveals its sparkle on the skin. Thanks to Gatuline® Radiance, the skin remains radiant, without artifice!
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The second theme is called “Taking root.” The formulas are simple and delicate… perfectly optimized and universal.
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Pure Crystal Cream (2456-1.03) is a minimalist formula containing liquid crystals thanks to its carefully developed composition. This cream has a unique sensoriality provided by its stable structure, obtained without any gelling agents: slightly translucent and very shiny, with a fresh and a mattifying effect upon application. Note that its manufacturing process is very simple and fast (one-pot), and requires low energy (single phase heating, slow stirring).
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Silky Putty (2524-2.01) is an innovative formula that looks like modeling clay and that can be used as a patch on fine lines and wrinkles. Use a pea-sized ball and spread it on the desired area after wetting. Leave it for 10-15 min, remove the patch and gently massage the area to let the rest of the product penetrate and firm the skin.
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Hair & Scalp Mud Mask (2441-1.03) purifies and detoxifies the hair and scalp thanks to the clay, while remaining comfortable thanks to its emulsified texture which rinses easily. Apply on the scalp and lengths, leave on for 10 min, rinse then proceed to shampoo. For very dry, frizzy hair, use after shampoo.
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Did you know? Skin needs change throughout the year. Indeed, weather changes specific to each season cause real effects on the skin. It is therefore important to change your beauty routine in order to enjoy each season without leaving your skin apart.
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Fall is a transition period from summer heat to winter cold. After the tumult of the back-to-school time, the pace is slowly decreasing. A phase of introspection, return to oneself, begins which enables the body to regenerate after the summer (dietary excesses, external aggressions such as UV rays, sand or chlorine which may have weakened the skin).
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There is a strong desire to enjoy the last sunny days of the year, despite the wind, the rain and the freshness that gradually come in during the season. The skin must therefore be listened, and cosmetic habits adapted accordingly.
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Moisturization is the key word this season. Inspired by nature, the patented wax butter technology developed by Gattefossé is a precious ally during the fall. Just as plants secrete waxes to protect their leaves from dehydration and environmental damages, this technology creates a protective film on the surface of the skin and prevents water from evaporating.
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Summer has given us a nice golden tan; it would be a shame not to enjoy it longer! The use of healthy glow active ingredients such as Gatuline® Radiance prolongs the tan for longer and maintain a beautiful complexion despite the grey sky.
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First of all, the skin needs to eliminate all impurities accumulated throughout the year.
\n\n\nPlay With Clay (2321-1.07) will gently cleanse and detoxify the skin, without any dryness thanks to its creamy and comfortable texture obtained with Emulium® Illustro.
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Cleansing is an essential step in the beauty routine, but it must be adapted to avoid skin damage.
\n\n\nReinvented Cleansing Balm (2319-1.07) is a soft W/O emulsion formulated with Emulium® Illustro that removes impurities and makeup easily, without rubbing.
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Using a serum followed by a moisturizer will help seal the water in the outer layers of the skin and prevent it from evaporation, that cause dryness and discomfort.
\n\n\nQuenching Blue Serum (2390-2.03) is a hydrating serum formulated with Emulium® Dolcea MB. It moisturizes and softens the thirstiest skins thanks to the presence of a high percentage of glycerin, while having a light and non-tacky texture.
\nMinimalist Soft Cream (2367-2.07), also formulated with Emulium® Dolcea MB, is a fluid and soft emulsion that contains only 7 ingredients. Non-greasy, non-tacky, it penetrates quickly and leaves a soft and protective film on the surface of the skin.
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The body skin, protected by increasingly warm clothing, also needs appropriate care.
\n\n\nNew Age Sugar Scrub (2328-1.05) is a surprising exfoliant formulated with Emulium® Mellifera MB and containing sparkling sugar, which crackles on contact with water. It prolongs the summer tan, by eliminating dead cells on the surface of the skin responsible for skin dullness.
\nRestoring Cream-to-oil (2372-2.06) is a fluid W/O emulsion which becomes an oil during application. Containing a high level of emollients, it has been stabilized thanks to Emulium® Dolcea MB. This cocooning care is ideal for relaxing the body through the action of massage and softening the skin.
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Finally, it is important not to forget the hair which has also suffered from the summer, due to the drying effect of the chlorine, the salt and the sun.
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\nMangolicious Night Cream (1899-1.21) is a pre-shampoo product made with Emulium® Mellifera MB and also containing Definicire®. Applied in the evening, it acts all night long to repair and hydrate weakened hair.
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Every day, consumers are looking for ways they can reduce their impact on the environment. In fact, according to a Nielsen report, “81% of global respondents feel strongly that companies should help improve the environment.”(1) As a result, consumers look to cosmetic brands that advocate for this environmental cause and limit their impact.
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When we think of limiting our environmental impact as an industry, we immediately think of sustainably sourced materials. At Gattefossé, we are known for our commitment to limiting our environmental impact through sustainable development. You have seen it with the responsible sourcing of ingredients for our actives but we also implement this when sourcing ingredients for our textures. Having been a member of the Round Table on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) since 2010, Gattefossé has been at the forefront of making the switch to using responsibly sourced palm oil. Our supply chain has been Mass Balance certified since 2017. Emulsifiers with MB (Mass Balance) in their name, such as Emulium® Dolcea MB, are products that utilize sustainable palm or palm derivatives. Ensuring that raw materials are sustainably sourced helps brands help consumers reduce their environmental impact.
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With our newest texture, we challenged ourselves to think outside the box and create a product that pushed our goal of limiting our environmental impact to the next level. Emulium® Dolcea MB is not only sustainably sourced but also developed to be compatible with biodegradable formulas so it can help create products that readily degrade in nature. The development of such a product was a challenging feat, but we were able to accomplish our goal.
\nTo showcase the biodegradability aspect of the product, we conducted a biodegradability study on a cream containing 4% of Emulium® Dolcea MB. As the formulation degraded, the carbon dioxide released from microbial breakdown was trapped and measured over time. To determine whether a product is biodegradable, the percent biodegradability must be calculated and products that reach a 60% biodegradability rate in the first 10 days are considered readily biodegradable.
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The cream containing our emulsifier surpassed the 60% threshold in 10 days and reached 97% degradation in 28 days which highlights Emulium® Dolcea MB’s ability to be used to create readily biodegradable formulations.
\nTo learn more about our award-winning emulsifier, watch the recording of the Emulium® Dolcea MB Launch Event.
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1 https://www.nielsen.com/us/en/insights/article/2018/global-consumers-seek-companies-that-care-about-environmental-issues/#:~:text=In%20fact%2C%20a%20whopping%2081,counterparts%20aren’t%20far%20behind.
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The Kraken is a legendary, gigantic sea monster dwelling off the coast of Norway and terrorizing sailors throughout the centuries. Its sheer size and fearsome appearance have given it a central role in the superstitions and horror tales told by seafarers across the ages.
\n This scaly creature from the deep has a head so huge and dry, it can be mistaken for an island and long, terrifying, scaled tentacles that can encompass and destroy ships.
With COVID-hygiene, “Kraken-skin” is on the rise. Scaly, dry, cracked skin is becoming an ever more common problem; particularly on the hands, which are being subjected to constant washing and sanitizing.
\n As colder weather approaches, we can also expect to see Kraken-skin rearing its ugly head on our faces and bodies as well, as dry winter air leads to parched, damaged skin that will have us wishing we lived on the ocean floor.
Luckily, Gattefossé has a wide range of ingredients to bring moisture and nourishing to parched hands, face, and body. Avoid the horror of the Kraken this Halloween, with targeted moisturizing solutions.
\nDerived from the buds of the Japanese Cedar tree, Gatuline® Renew works at every step of the epidermal renewal process to strengthen the skin’s barrier function & promote hydration from within.
\nOn damaged skin biopsies, Gatuline® Renew helps restore the skin’s barrier, as can be seen in the image below. The thin green line on top of the skin, present in the untreated and Gatuline® Renew treated biopsies represents the skin barrier. This line is not viewable on the damaged, untreated skin.
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In vivo, corneometry measurements show enhanced skin moisture after 28 and 56 days of use of a cream containing just 1% of Gatuline® Renew. After 28 days, there is a 35% increase in skin hydration. Moisture mapping also shows a better, more even distribution of water throughout the skin with the application of this ingredient.
\nLearn more about Gatuline® Renew
\nThe Kraken isn’t the only horror one is likely to encounter in 2020. COVID-19 is still reaking havoc across the globe. Emulium® Dolcea MB is a unique, natural O/W emulsifier, launched at the height of the global pandemic, and the perfect solution for pandemic-ravaged, dry skin.
\nThis award-winning emulsifier is vegan, natural, and environmentally friendly, allowing it to create modern formulations with soft, luxurious sensory properties. But it also brings intense moisturizing activity to the formulations it creates.
\nA simple emulsion formulated with 4% Emulium® Dolcea MB shows immediate moisturization (+57.4% in just 1 hour), long-term moisturization (+19% after 28 days of use), and 48-hour moisturization.
\n48-hour moisturization is assessed by performing corneometry measurements at 24 hours and 48 hours after the last application of a cream containing 4% Emulium® Dolcea MB. Moisture remenance is assessed.
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Learn more about Emulium® Dolcea MB, and stay tuned next month for a full feature on this exciting new emulsifier.
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Formulating a natural cosmetic product is not that simple, for various reasons:
\nFormulating a natural cosmetic product therefore takes longer, whereas development times decrease year after year.
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This technology leads to the creation of 100% natural origin emulsifiers and texture ingredients which bring moisturizing benefits due to the vegetable waxes and true sensory identities.
\nIt maximizes the advantages of vegetable waxes while overcoming their disadvantages:
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For over 30 years, Gattefossé has developed a strong expertise in the transformation and functionalization of natural waxes according to the rules of green chemistry. This environment-friendly chemistry enables the creation of new texture ingredients with particularly interesting properties. Gattefossé holds a number of patents on this technology, the most recent of which describe the reaction of solid and liquid waxes in presence of vegetable polyglycerol1. The subject of several scientific papers, communications and recognized as an innovation in textures, this chemistry has been used to create a wide range of texture ingredients.
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Natural waxes contain fatty acids, fatty alcohols and esters with reactive groups. Adding polyglycerol-3 enables the creation of new sensorial esters though a succession of transesterifications.
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1) Transesterification between polyglycerol-3 and ester of solid wax:
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2) Transesterification between polyglycerol-3 monoester and jojoba wax ester:
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3) Transesterification between fatty alcohol of solid wax and polyglycerol-3 diester:
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4) Transesterification between polyglycerol-3 monoester and fatty alcohol of jojoba wax:
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Summary of all the reactions:
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These transesterifications create new jojoba esters that combine the rigidity of the saturated carbon chain with the flexibility of the unsaturated one.
\nThese mixed esters show intermediate physico-chemical properties between solid and liquid waxes. Transforming the waxes improves their behavior and functionality. These new properties include a better solubilization in the lipid phase, amphiphilic behavior, good moisturizing properties and enhanced sensory attributes.
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The reactions described above create a homogeneous soft wax butter. It has the ability to absorb up to 4 times its weight in water and is central to the moisturizing properties of the ingredients created with this technology.
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By varying the types of waxes used, Gattefossé has developed a wide range of emulsifiers and texturizing ingredients with very distinct functional and sensory properties.
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1 EP1933806, GATTEFOSSÉ SAS, Support comprising a wax derivative for making topical cosmetic formulations, filed on 10 September 2006
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\n The movement primarily appeared in the USA West Coast in food but progressively expanded to other countries and industries.
A French supply chain has been enriched over the years and durable relationships have been created. Our network is made of local partners, passionate farmers and harvesters committed with the respect of nature and biodiversity.
\n If you want to explore our locally sourced active ingredients, do not hesitate to contact your local sales representative.
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Consumers are aware that vitamins play a crucial role in the health of our bodies and our skin. And with the global pandemic, they are reemerging as a key skincare ingredient, and minerals are close on their heels! Minerals are not a new story, but they too play a key role in maintaining skin health and function, fitting perfectly into the broader wellness movement that’s so prevalent in skincare today. According to K-Beauty brand, Glow Recipe, “supplements and adaptogens have become a massive part of wellness routines in the past few years, and we all know how beneficial they can be to the skincare and overall health. While the topical effects of some minerals like zinc and sulfur have been well known, in 2020, you can expect to see a lot more minerals in skincare,” including two of their favorites: magnesium and selenium. (1)
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Wellness trends in beauty tend to originate in the food industry, as many consumers believe that if an ingredient is nutritious and beneficial for skin and overall health when ingested, the same should hold true when applied topically. Minerals have fallen into this food-to-beauty cycle, as they’ve been linked to the energy drink. After you run for miles, or take an intense fitness class, or have a wild night out on the town, you tend to reach for a sports drink like Gatorade. Why is that? Sports drinks are filled with electrolytes, which are minerals like sodium, potassium, and chloride which will help retain water in your system to keep you hydrated… and hopefully prevent you from having a monstrous hangover! This concept of mineral hydration has made electrolyte-infused skincare the next big thing in beauty. Minerals including sodium, calcium, potassium, zinc, and magnesium can boost standard moisturizers by working with skin cells to generate energy and regulate the complexion’s water levels. (2)
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Mineral sources are also gaining relevance as consumers are in need of de-stressing during these mentally, emotionally, and spiritually draining COVID times. According to Cosmetics Design, “social isolation and distancing are also leading to the need of more “me-time” and self-care…skincare solutions, spa-like moments and beauty salon breaks at home will be essential for consumers.” (3) This has led to crystal concepts in skincare, as beauty brands play on the spiritual and healing imagery of crystals and gemstones.
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Gattefossé looked to minerals and capitalized on our expertise in extraction techniques to develop an active product line called Mineral Matters: liquid extracts of semi-precious stones. Each one is rich in a particular trace element and therefore brings activity to the skin. Take a look at our five mineral extracts which will satisfy the consumers’ attraction to familiar mineral nutrients and their desire for holistic healing.
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Copper, a mineral that participates in the synthesis of keratin and increases the amount of collagen and elastin produced by fibroblasts, can be found in Mala’Kîte™, our extract of the malachite stone. Mala’Kîte™ stimulates the skin’s natural antioxidant pool and protects against oxidative stress, as demonstrated by its superoxide anion quenching activity.
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Hema’Tîte™ is an extract of the hematite stone, rich in iron, a mineral known to impact the cellular respiratory chain, free-radical elimination, and collagen synthesis. This active ingredient not only stimulates collagen synthesis, but it increases the thickness of the epidermis with retinol-like action, restoring the mechanical properties of the skin and filling out wrinkles.
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Oli’Vîne™ is our energizing magnesium complex. Magnesium is necessary for the production of ATP, involved in energetic and anti-stress mechanisms. Derived from the peridot stone, Oli’Vîne™ boosts cellular energy and oxygen consumptions in both keratinocytes and fibroblasts.
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Rhodo’Lîte™, derived from the rhodochrosite stone, protects fibroblasts against UVA, stimulates natural cell defenses, and provides deep skin protection. These mechanisms can be attributed to manganese, which takes part in collagen synthesis and wound-healing, in association with copper. Rhodo’Lîte™ has a dose-dependent cytoprotective effect against UVA, maintaining higher levels of viable cells.
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And lastly is Zin’Cîte™, an extract rich in zinc, derived from the Smithsonite stone. Zinc plays a role in maintaining a healthy skin condition and is essential for the activity of more than 200 enzymes in the body. Zin’Cîte™ protects cell DNA from UVB and has anti-glycation properties. Zin’Cîte™ has the proven ability to induce the synthesis of key proteins that help prevent DNA damage so that skin cells are better protected against environmental stress.
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1 https://www.koreaproductpost.com/6-skincare-trend-predictions-for-2020-by-glow-recipe-co-founders/
\n2 https://www.cosmeticsbusiness.com/news/article_page/How_brands_are_making_a_splash_in_the_electrolyte_skin_care_trend/161822
\n3 https://www.cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/Article/2020/04/13/Decoding-COVID-19-impact-Colour-cosmetics-to-slow-personal-hygiene-and-skin-care-to-soar
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Nowadays consumers are savvier than ever, and they are paying close attention to what they eat, drink, and put on their skin. A few years ago, farm-to-table emerged as a food trend and gave consumers a positive perception about farm-fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Recently that concept has crept into personal care, and we are seeing farm-to-face emerge as an up-and-coming beauty trend.
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According to Rutgers University, farm-to-table (also known as farm-to-fork) is a “food system in which production, processing, distribution, and consumption are integrated to enhance environmental, economic, social and nutritional health.”1 Although there is no organization policing the use of this term, the general understanding is that farm-to-table ingredients are fresh, natural, sometimes organic, minimally processed, ethically obtained, and often locally sourced.
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The main driver for farm-to-table is consumers desire for transparency. Access to unlimited information online has made consumers curious about every facet of their lives. They want to know the ins and outs of government, where their food comes from, and what is in their beauty products. According to the NPD Group, “U.S. women are increasingly turning to online research to better understand the ingredients in – and the brands behind – their facial skincare products.”2 In fact, this desire for transparency in beauty is the driver for many current trends, including the clean beauty movement.
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There are several cult brands that have already committed to providing farm-to-face beauty. For example, the brand Tata Harper is a pioneer of the farm-to-face movement. The brand claims to source more than 300 ingredients from farms all over the country, many of those ingredients are grown right in Vermont where their products are formulated. Also, the brand Farmacy has a similar story. Farmacy creates clean skincare products using ingredients from organic farms in New York, Pennsylvania, and Brazil. The dedication and transparency provided by these brands is extremely brave and forward-thinking but outside of owning a farm there are other ways that brands can provide farm-to-face beauty. The solution lies within the definition of “farm-to” which represents natural, sometimes organic, minimally processed, ethically obtained, and/or locally sourced ingredients. The remainder of this article will give you 3 easy ways to approach the farm-to-face trend.
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The clean beauty movement argues that natural ingredients are not necessarily better ingredients. While there is some truth to that statement, the fact is consumers prefer ingredients that they can easily identify and recognize as being safe. Consumers feel comfortable when they see fruits, plants, natural oils, and vitamins in their food and cosmetics. In fact, farm-to-face brands put a heavy emphasis on well-known ingredients such as kale, honey, and avocado.
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Gattefossé has a potent natural active based on ginseng, an ingredient that is widely used by consumers for its energizing properties. Our active EnergiNius® brings the energizing benefits of organic Indian ginseng to the skin by recharging skin’s battery (via the mitochondria). This activity protects the skin cells from the damaging effects of artificial visible light from screens.
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Consumers are not just seeking transparency; they are demanding it. According to the NPD group “consumers are using their spending power to ensure their voices are heard and supporting brands that commit to natural ingredients and transparency”.2 A separate study done by FIT, mentioned more than 60% of consumers want brands to identify the source of their ingredients.3 Knowing the origin of their beauty ingredients gives consumers more information about whether they are organic, non-GMO, vegan, and ethically sourced.
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To be transparent about our ingredients Gattefossé has created several videos about how we source our plants. Our video for Gatuline® Renew reveals the story behind the Cryptomeria Japonica (Japanese Cedar) buds, which are sourced from the French La Reunion Island. In the video, the harvester explains how he carefully picks the buds to ensure the longevity of the Japanese Cedar tree. From the handpicked buds we developed Gatuline® Renew which is rich in energetic phytochemicals that stimulate epidermal renewal, improve barrier function, boost hydration and smooth the skin.
\n\nFarm-fresh ingredients are an amazing concept but even farm-to-face consumers are looking for results-driven skincare. The challenge then becomes to treat ingredients in such a way that they are powerful and potent but still natural.
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To meet this challenge, Gattefossé’s scientists have been actively working on a new generation of 100% natural solvents to create highly functional active ingredients. These novel solvents are called Natural Deep Eutectic solvents or NaDES. Through an ambitious research program, Gattefossé revealed many advantages linked to this extraction technology. The botanical extracts obtained, unveil unique phytochemical signature and performance that would be impossible to reach using conventional solvents.
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Thus far we have created 2 active ingredients based on NaDES. One of them is EnergiNius®, which was previously mentioned in this article and the other is Gatuline® Link n Lift, an active derived from horse chestnut flowers handpicked in Ardèche, France. Gatuline® Link n Lift reinforces the dermal-epidermal junction to significantly reduce crow’s feet, under-eye, and tear trough wrinkles.
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To learn more about the science behind NaDES extraction, take a look at the explainer video.
\n\nIf you would like to explore more farm-to-face solutions from Gattefossé, watch the recording of The Beauty Behind Farm-to-Face webinar.
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1https://njaes.rutgers.edu/food-nutrition-health/farm-to-fork.php
\n2https://www.npd.com/wps/portal/npd/us/news/press-releases/2019/empowered-consumers-want-clean-ingredients-and-brand-transparency-from-skincare-products/
\n3https://www.gcimagazine.com/networking/coverage/8-Ways-Transparency-Will-Reshape-Beauty-Brands-and-Careers–486067811.html
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Washing our hands is an essential gesture, even more in times of health crisis where it is the most effective way to fight against the spread of viruses. According to Cosmetics Business, 40% of consumers now wash their hands 6-10 times a day to avoid Covid-191. Liquid or solid soaps and hydroalcoholic gels are all weapons that we can use to clean our hands and so protect ourselves and others. Unfortunately, a too frequent use of these products, however crucial, dry out the skin of the hands and can lead to irritation or infection. 64% of consumers of the Cosmetics Business study said their hands are drier or more cracked than usual1.
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The skin of the hand is composed on its surface of a hydrolipidic film. This acid emulsion, made up of secretions like sweat or sebum and dead cellular flakes, forms a shield that protects the skin in different ways:
\nMoreover, the hydrolipidic film hosts a part of the skin flora which also has a protective role for the skin.
\nAlcohol and amphiphilic molecules present in soaps degrade this hydrolipidic film and disturb the skin flora by removing both good and bad bacteria, making the skin more vulnerable to external attacks.
\nHere are some strategies in order to formulate handcare products that will take care of this specific area and keep it healthy despite intensive washes.
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Some ingredients such as alcohol, essential oils, perfumes or aggressive active ingredients like AHA for instance are known to increase the risk of irritation or allergies, especially if hands are damaged. The formula must therefore be as gentle as possible, and not contain these ingredients as far as possible.
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Generally, products with a minimalist ingredient list are better tolerated by damaged skin since they are less likely to contain irritating ingredients. It is therefore necessary to use multi-functional ingredients, like Emulium® Kappa MB or Emulium® Mellifera MB, which brings sensory and moisturizing properties to emulsions.
\n\n\nUniversal Cream (2406-1.01) is a natural multi-function cream that can be used on all body parts and especially on hands, thanks to its minimalist composition that respects damaged and sensitive skin. Formulated with Emulium® Kappa MB, its creamy but not heavy texture penetrates quickly into the skin and moistures the hands without any greasy afterfeel.
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Using texture ingredients is a way to create comfortable textures that will relieve dry hands. Lipocire® A SG has a very good affinity with the skin hydrolipidic film and a melting point close to skin temperature, offering comfort and softness during application. Acticire® MB forms a soft and smooth film on the skin, protecting it from dehydration.
\nMoreover, some emulsifiers bring extra-benefits. In addition to its moisturizing properties, Emulium® Mellifera MB is suitable for hypersensitive skin and is microbiome-friendly, meaning that it respects the balance of the skin flora.
\n\n\nUltra Relief Hand Cream (1964-2.01), formulated with Emulium® Mellifera MB, melts on the skin thanks to Lipocire® A SG and leaves a nourishing but light residual film after application, while Acticire® MB deeply moisturizes and soothes even the driest skin.
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Another solution is to use a W/O emulsifier, such as Emulium® Illustro, to create rich and nourishing textures.
\n\n\nDeeply Comforting Cream (2111-1.26) is a rich and silky W/O emulsion. It can be used as a night hand cream to deeply nourish and relieve damaged hands.
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Masks are not just for the face. Intended for hands, they bring a prolonged and in-depth action to overcome even the driest skin.
\n\n\nExtreme Hand Treatment (1878-2.01) is an original O/W solid emulsion formulated with Emulium® Mellifera MB and containing a little amount of water. This mask melts on the skin to become a nourishing oil and creates a protective film, easy to rinse after 10 minutes or even better after an entire night under gloves.
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1 Cosmetics Business – April 2020
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\nA healthy scalp is essential for maintaining healthy hair. Similar to our face, our scalp is dealing with a number of intrinsic and extrinsic stressors on a daily basis. It is well known that free radicals play a major roll in both skin and scalp related issues. Free radicals are highly reactive molecules that exist in the body and have the ability to directly damage cellular lipids, proteins, and DNA. These reactive species occur because of normal cellular metabolism and due to environmental stressors such as UV and pollution. Our bodies have internal mechanisms to protect us from free radical damage but when those mechanisms become overwhelmed, especially in our scalp, it can lead to hair loss and hair greying.1 To help the scalp combat free radicals Gattefossé offers Mala’Kîte™, a preservative-free liquid stone extract derived from the precious malachite stone, which is rich in copper. This powerful active has dual protective activity. It scavenges free radicals while also boosting the skin’s natural antioxidant properties. In addition to that, Mala’Kîte also gives a stable and natural blue color to formulations.
\nIn addition to causing free radicals in the scalp, UV and pollution can directly damage the hair strands. UVB radiation mostly acts on the surface of hair strands, while UVA radiation passes through the hair cuticle and penetrates into the cortex. UV induced damage leads to degradation of hair proteins and hair pigment. According to one publication, hair dryness, rough texture, color fading, lack of shine, stiffness, and brittleness are all side effects of overexposure to UV rays.2 To combat the damaging effects of UV, Gattefossé created a hair product called the Invisible Hair Shield. This spray formula is designed to protect the hair from environmental aggressors. It contains UV filters for SPF 15 sun protection along with Gatuline® Age Defense NP to protect the hair from free radical damage.
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In addition to UV, environmental pollution is a concern as well. In one study about the impact of particulate matter (PM) from pollution on hair surface properties, it was discovered that when PM particles adhere to the hair it leads to loss of shine and increased friction on the hair’s surface.3 An increase in friction between hair strands can lead to increased tangling, especially in curly hair types. To block pollution particles from adhering to the hair, Gattefossé created Definicire®. It is a natural ingredient that mimics sebum and 18-MEA without the greasiness. Not only does Definicire® prevent pollution particles from adhering to the hair, but it also reduces frizz and flyaways.
\nMaintaining a healthy head of hair is not only about what you do to your hair and scalp but it’s also about how you treat your body as a whole. In the last few years, there has been a shift toward a wellness movement where people are beginning to understand that physical fitness, mental health, nutrition, and appearance are all interconnected. Studies have shown that our mental state can negatively impact the appearance of our hair. In our bodies, there is a hormone called cortisol which is released in times of stress. When the body is busy making extra cortisol, it has less time to make hormones which support healthy hair growth. One of the best ways to prevent this negative spiral is by reducing stress levels. According to a recent study by the Benchmarking company, during periods of stress (specifically the current pandemic), 74% of women treat themselves to face masks and 67% of women turn to hair masks to help themselves feel less stress.4 These simple self-care activities can lower stress-induced cortisol levels and help keep hair in a healthy growing phase. If you’re looking for inspiration for face and hair masks check out these two formulas.
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Detox Oxygen Mask
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1. Trüeb, Ralph M. “Oxidative stress in ageing of hair.” International journal of trichology 1.1 (2009): 6.
\n 2. Šebetić, Klaudija, et al. “UV damage of the hair.” Collegium antropologicum 32.2 (2008): 163-165.
\n 3. Galliano, A., et al. “Particulate matter adheres to human hair exposed to severe aerial pollution: consequences for certain hair surface properties.” International journal of cosmetic science 39.6 (2017): 610-616.
\n 4. The Benchmarking Company. “Beauty in the Time of COVID-19.” (April 2020): 10.
If we’ve learned anything from this coronavirus outbreak it’s that we need to practice better hygiene. COVID-19 is spread from person to person through droplets produced when an infected person speaks, coughs, or sneezes. These droplets can also settle on surfaces that we may come into contact with as well. The most effective way to prevent the spread is to avoid touching our eyes, noses, and mouths, and to clean our hands frequently with an alcohol-based sanitizer or with soap and water. (1)
\nBut the constant use and drying effects of many hand soaps and sanitizers can cause disruptions to the skin barrier, leading to dry, chapped, and cracked skin. These effects are taking their toll and consumers who are now seeking out products to help nourish, heal, and refortify their skin. In fact, interest in hand masks is up 1400% compared to last year! (2) It’s important that we not only sanitize but subsequently moisturize. Fortunately, Gattefossé has just the active ingredient you need to rehydrate your skin: Gatuline® Renew. This has been clinically proven to improve barrier function through a TEWL evaluation and increase the Gray Index and number cells on the skin, indicating a better hydration level and restructured skin in a tighter, denser network.
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Just because social distancing has been enforced, doesn’t mean we need to be socially distant. Google Trends shows that searches for “video,” “Skype,” and “Zoom,” in the category of internet and telecom, have skyrocketed in the US in just a matter of weeks. (3) People are hungrier than ever for human interaction and eager to stay connected, even if not IRL. With video conferencing becoming the new social norm, our faces are front and center on our laptops, desktops, or cellphones nearly every day. It’s almost like we are the stars of our own reality series and must always be camera ready. Therefore, it is no surprise that we want to look our best, even if it is just from the waist up, because who needs pants anymore?!
\nTo ensure you have a radiant, even complexion, both on and off-screen, add Gatuline® Radiance, to your skincare or makeup formulations. This active ingredient stimulates microcirculation, enabling enhanced oxygen and nutrient delivery to your supportive skin tissue, and revitalizes your face so it acquires color, luminosity, and a more even appearance. In our in-vivo skin texture assessments, we found Gatuline® Radiance improves the brightness of skin as well the transparency, compared to placebo. And, we found that Gatuline® Radiance improves skin surface smoothness, enabling the skin to better reflect light. You’re sure to look pixel perfect in your next video chat!
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When social interaction is not available, we need other ways to occupy our time. Many of us are Googling anything and everything under the sun, Amazon shopping, obsessing over the news or binge-watching Netflix, taking online courses or live workout classes, honoring a #see10do10challenge on Instagram, or creating countless TikTok videos. Coronavirus has us glued to our screens! Sure, we need to keep ourselves busy and entertained, but there are some things we need to keep in mind about these digital distractions and our exposure to screen-light.
\nIn addition to impacting the circadian rhythm and causing eye strain, screen light can have potential damage on the skin. Gattefossé discovered that artificial visible light (AVL) from digital devices can have damaging effects on the mitochondria and cytoskeleton at both the genomic and cellular level. To protect skin cells from these negative impacts, Gattefossé developed EnergiNius®, an organic certified active that boosts cellular energy and dynamism, protects from screen-emitted light, fights digital pollution, and restores skin vitality. EnergiNius® preserves the mitochondrial network length and limits fragmentation under light exposure, allowing for full normalization of ATP production. And, EnergiNius® maintains cell spreading under light exposure.
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If you are in need of effective skincare solutions during this quarantine, try Gatuline® Renew, Gatuline® Radiance, and EnergiNius®, 3 Gattefossé actives that will allow your skin to be more hydrated, more radiant, and digitally protected!
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(1) https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
\n(2) https://www.cew.org/beauty_news/hatch-beauty-here-and-now-beauty-in-a-post-covid-19-economy/
\n(3) https://trends.google.com
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\n Working with researchers from Leiden University, Gattefossé has developed and patented several natural eutectic solvents, perfectly adapted for the extraction of cosmetic active ingredients (1). This exciting class of solvents uses all-natural components such as sugars, polyols, amino acids.
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A NaDES can be defined as a eutectic mixture formed by a combination of natural compounds with specific molar ratio. It melts at a single, sharp unique temperature named the “eutectic point” (the lowest melting point for a specific composition) and is characterized by a supramolecular structure.
\nThis homogenous liquid is stable once the eutectic point is reached, making possible its use for extraction applications.
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Through an ambitious research program, Gattefossé revealed many advantages linked to this extraction technology.
\nCompletely natural, NaDES combinations benefits from a perfect affinity with plants enabling to reach high extraction potential. The botanical extracts obtained unveil unique phytochemical signature, and performance that would be impossible to reach using conventional solvents.
\n Gattefossé thus makes the most of this technology to rediscover well known plants in cosmetics (Calendula, Mallow, Rose, Horse Chesnut…), and opens therefore new fields of possibility.
\n 2 applications patents have already been granted (2).
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\n From plants and solvents selection to industrialization stage, we master in house all the steps of the development and manufacturing process.
\n Our research teams are committed to continue exploring the potential of NaDES.
\n Our research perspectives are still wide, and the coming years will surely see the rise of new NaDES active ingredients.
\n Natural, non-toxic and efficient at low temperatures, the NaDES technology is perfectly aligned with Gattefossé commitments to provide high-performance sustainable active ingredients.
Want to know more about the NaDES technology? Do not hesitate to contact your local sales representative.
\n\n (1) Patent FR3036618B1, GATTEFOSSE SAS, CAPRIN B, CHARTON V, DEMARNE F: Vegetable extracts for cosmetics, solvents and methods for obtaining same
\n (2) Patent FR3053890B1, US10363212B2, GATTEFOSSE SAS, CHARTON V, CAPRIN B, BECHETOILE N: Aesculus Hippocastanum extract
\n (2) Patent FR3067939A1, GATTEFOSSE SAS, BECHETOILE N, LOPIS-PRESLE S: Extract of Whitania Somnifera to fight against the harmful effects of visible light on skin
For many years, microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi or viruses have been considered as accessories, bad or dirty. Now we know that they are essential for the proper functioning of our body, including skin health.
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The human microbiota refers to all micro-organisms (bacteria, fungi, viruses) living in symbiosis with their human host. There are various microbiota, each present in different parts of the body in which an epithelium is in contact with the outside of the body: the digestive tract (stomach, intestines) the skin, the respiratory tract (mouth, pharynx, lungs) and the urogenital tract (1). All these microbiota are of bacterial origin and are non-pathogenic.
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\n We have one bacterium for one cell in our body (1).
\n The microbiome refers to the environment in which the microbiota evolves: pH, temperature, hormones, absence or presence of light…
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There is therefore a cutaneous microbiota, also called skin flora, which refers to all the micro-organisms living on the surface of the skin and in its superficial layers, thus creating a complex ecosystem.
\nIt consists of a relatively stable commensal flora, also called resident flora (Gram+ species with two main families: staphylococci and aerobic and anaerobic coryneform bacteria). These commensal bacteria are present in the epidermis, the sebaceous and sweat glands, the hair follicles, but also in deeper cutaneous sites such as the dermis and hypodermis (2).
\nIt also consists of a transient flora composed of micro-organisms temporarily present on the skin (3). It varies according to the conditions of the environment (the most common are Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and certain species of Bacillus) (4). These micro-organisms are not pathogenic but they can become so if for example they are ingested, hence the need to wash hands frequently!
\nResident or transient, the cutaneous microbiota varies quantitatively and qualitatively from one person to another according to age, gender, immune system and certain physicochemical factors such as humidity, pH and temperature.
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\n\nDid you know ?\nThis interindividual variability results , for example, in the olfactory “signature” of our skin.\n
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The cutaneous microbiota is a fundamental element of the good health of the skin since it plays a role of defense against pathogenic bacteria. An imbalance of it can lead to skin disorders such as dermatitis, acne or psoriasis.
\nCosmetic brands have seized the subject and now offer products that respect the balance of the cutaneous microbiota.
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Emulium® Mellifera MB is a natural O/W emulsifier that allows the formulation of a wide range of textures suitable for all skin types and climates. It creates natural emulsions with white and luxurious appearance, while leaving a light and smooth afterfeel. Its moisturizing and anti-pollution properties, its capacity to visibly improve skin texture and its high tolerance even for sensitive and hyper reactive skin make Emulium® Mellifera an active emulsifier.
\nTo go even further in understanding of a healthy skin, Gattefossé demonstrated that Emulium® Mellifera MB is microbiome-friendly, meaning that it maintains, even improves the balance of the cutaneous microbiota.
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New methodology
\nThe objective of this research was to study the effect of an emulsion formulated with 4% of Emulium® Mellifera MB on moisturization, barrier function and pH of the skin and understand its impact on cutaneous microbiota. Several evaluation techniques have been used:
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Maintain of the cutaneous integrity and balance of the skin flora
\nResults showed an increase of moisturization, a reduction of TEWL reflecting a better barrier function and an improvement of the skin quality of volunteers.
\nMore importantly, the study of cutaneous microbiota after application of an emulsion containing Emulium® Mellifera MB revealed that the taxonomic diversity and richness of the skin flora have been improved for 81% of volunteers. These taxonomic diversity and richness are directly linked to a healthy skin, able to defend itself against external aggressions.
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References
\n(1) Di Domizio et al. (2016). « Le microbiote cutané : le poids lourd sort de l’ombre ». Rev Med Suisse; 12 : 660-4
\n(2) Nakatsuji T, et al. (2013) “The microbiome extends to subepidermal compartments of normal skin. Nat Commun” 2013;4:1431.
\n(3) Mokni, M., & Abdelhak, S. (2014). « Flore cutanée, microbiote et microbiome », 1–4.
\n(4) Dunyach-Remy, C., Sotto, A., & Lavigne, J.-P. (2015). Le microbiote cutané : étude de la diversité microbienne et de son rôle dans la pathogénicité. Revue Francophone Des Laboratoires, 2015(469), 51–58.
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W/O (water-in-oil) emulsions are becoming more and more preferred in the personal care space, particularly regarding color cosmetics and sun care. In color cosmetics, W/O foundations offer better water resistance, long-wear, and high coverage – all the performance qualities a consumer desires – compared to O/W (oil-in-water) formulations. And though W/Si (water-in-silicone) formulations may offer great performance and texture, they do not qualify as natural makeup, making them a less desirable option among younger shoppers. When it comes to sun care, consumers are moving towards mineral options. Sunscreen launches containing zinc oxide increased by 45% from 2014-15 to 2018-19 in North America(1). Zinc oxide is easier to formulate in a W/O than an O/W system. In fact, most inorganic sunscreens are either anhydrous or W/O formulations.
\nHowever, formulating can be easier said than done, as there are many challenges that come with making a stable W/O product. W/O systems are more sensitive to other ingredients and require more energy in their processing to ensure stability. There are two key factors to consider when it comes to W/O formulation: oil polarity and electrolyte addition, which may not have any influence or not even be necessary for O/W formulations.
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\n The emulsifier you choose has distinctive characteristics that will help you determine the profile of your other ingredients. One trait to consider, that is often overlooked, is polarity. If you are using a more polar emulsifying agent, then your oil phase should consist of more polar oils. Some medium to high polarity oils include C12-15 alkyl benzoate, caprylic/capric triglycerides, octyldodecyl myristate, castor oil, and coco-glycerides, among countless others. On the other hand, if the emulsifier is not very polar, then your oil phase should be more comprised of apolar oils, such as alkanes like squalane, or undecane, tridecane, or silicones if preferred.
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\n The stability of W/O emulsions can be improved by adding a proper concentration of inorganic salts, such as CaCl2, NaCl, MgCl2, and MgSO4, in the aqueous phase(2). Adding salts to a W/O emulsion inhibits Ostwald ripening, which is where smaller droplets diffuse and deposit themselves onto larger droplets.
\n\n Inorganic salts can also lower the interfacial tension at an oil-water interface, thereby improving stability against coalescence and sedimentation(2).
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\n Attractive forces exist within the dispersed phase and can increase their collision frequency(2). This can lead to either coalescence or sedimentation. However, by adding electrolytes to the system, you can lower the attractive forces between water droplets to ensure stability.
\nNeedless to say, electrolytes are absolutely necessary to ensure a stable formula, maintaining the smaller droplet sizes in a consistent, even dispersion.
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Emulium® Illustro is Gattefossé’s gold-winning, naturally derived, high performing, W/O emulsifier that can help you create a natural, stable, and sensorial make-up, sun care, or skincare product! You will notice that this ingredient has a very large, polar head group and long lipophilic chains that also have polar bonds, as seen by the hydroxide and ester groups:
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Because of these polar properties, Emulium® Illustro is more compatible with medium to high polarity oils. But since we’ve engineered this ingredient to be highly compatible and flexible, you may still incorporate apolar oils at certain percentage levels. And as for electrolytes, our R&D team found this ingredient to work very well with 2% MgSO4 or 1% of MgSO4 and NaCl. Check out this video to see how you can make a 2-min emulsion using Emulium® Illustro!
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(1) Mintel GNPD
\n(2) Qiaomei Zhu, Yijun Pan, Xin Jia, Jinlong Li, Min Zhang, Lijun Yin. Review on the Stability Mechanism and Application of Water‐in‐Oil Emulsions Encapsulating Various Additives. (2019)
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According to Mintel, “by 2025, 1.8 billion people will be living in countries or regions with absolute water scarcity and two-thirds of the world’s population will be under water-stressed conditions.”1 With such alarming statistics it is imperative that each of us do our very best to reduce unnecessary water consumption. Often times, water is used as a filler ingredient in cosmetic products. However, it would be more beneficial for the environment and for the consumer if all the water in a formulation serves a purpose. With respect for the impending water crisis, Gattefossé offers Original Extracts™ a line of living plant waters developed in partnership with the food industry. Gattefossé helps the food industry avoid unnecessary waste by upcycling the water remaining from the production of concentrated fruit juices. These upcycled plant and fruit waters can be used in place of deionized water in formulations. Instead of being a filler ingredient the Original Extracts™ provide water that contains trace elements, mineral salts, and essential oils that provide nourishment to the skin.
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The more electricity used in the process of making a cosmetic product the higher the carbon footprint (or carbon dioxide output) for that product. Excess carbon dioxide in the atmosphere can accelerate climate change. One way to stop this series of unfortunate events is to design products that require less energy to make. Within our portfolio, Gattefossé has an ingredient that can be used to make cold process skin care, make-up and suncare emulsions, thereby reducing the energy consumed in manufacturing. Emulium® Illustro is an award-winning water-in-oil emulsifier that provides a wide variety of flexibility. It was especially designed for pigmented systems and can be used cold or hot process. It also provides a unique sensory imprint that is sure to delight consumers.
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Another way to commit to combating climate change is by switching to sustainable palm ingredients. Palm oil is in high demand because it is used across of a wide range of industries. Palm oil is relatively affordable, high yield and versatile in comparison to other vegetable oils. Due to the high demand, in many instances trees are being chopped down to make room for more palm oil plantations. Eliminating those trees means they are no longer available to eliminate greenhouse gases from the atmosphere.2 The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) is an organization that is trying to “promote the growth of palm oil in an environmentally friendly manner”. Gattefossé deeply cares about the environment which is why we have been a member of RSPO since 2010. All of our palm containing ingredients are at least RSPO “book and claim” compliant and many are certified “mass balance”. Switching to our ingredients containing sustainable palm allows you to do your part for the environment without compromising performance.
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As you can see from commitments 1-3, it can be very complex to commit to being more environmentally friendly. There are several environmental concerns at the moment, in addition to social and ethical concerns. The simplest way to start the process of being a more conscientious professional, is by aligning yourself with companies that share your same values. Last year, Gattefossé published our corporate social responsibility (CSR) action plan. It outlines our key objectives and how we plan to do our part to help lead the charge towards a more sustainable world.
\nClick here to learn more about our commitments.
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(1) https://www.mintel.com/blog/household-market-news/saving-water-in-household-care-products
\n(2) https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/harvesting-palm-oil-and-rainforests/
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No-Shave November is not just a trend but a campaign to raise awareness and funding for cancer prevention, research and education. It has been a tradition for many years but in 2009 one family decided to transform it into a way to raise money for charity. This idea came after one of their own family members passed away from colon cancer.
\nThe idea is that every participant should embrace their own hair since that is the one thing many patients lose during their chemotherapy treatments. Participants are asked to take the money they would normally spend on razors, clippers and salon treatments and instead donate it to cancer prevention.
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Now that you’re educated about the cause, let’s talk about maintaining facial hair. According to Mintel, only 23% of all men ensure their beard or stubble always looks neat.1 That number should be much higher especially during No-Shave November. Luckily, Gattefossé has an ingredient that easily keeps all types of hair (including facial hair) tamed and nourished.
\nDefinicire® is an active texturizing agent that recreates the hair’s protective lipid layer. It is 100% natural, vegan and based on functionalized jojoba and sunflower seed waxes. Its composition has been optimized to recreate the performance of natural hair lipids in order to ensure hair smoothness and definition.
\nDiscover our Beard Groomer formula which contains Definicire® to help smooth and tame facial hair.
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If you recall from step 1, the point of No-Shave November is cancer prevention and there is one type of cancer that is easily preventable with the right personal care routine. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, more than 9,500 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with skin cancer every day. Additionally, more than 2 people die of the disease every hour. According to the foundation, a person can easily reduce their risk of getting skin cancer by 40-50% if they commit to regular daily use of an SPF 15 (or higher) broad-spectrum sunscreen.2
\nIt is much easier for individuals to comply with these sunscreen usage guidelines when they enjoy applying their sunscreen. In order to allow chemists to make more elegant sunscreens, Gattefossé recently launched Emulium® Illustro, a water-in-oil emulsifier that is highly compatible with UV filters. The ingredient is vegan, PEG-free and COSMOS approved. It allows the creation of zinc oxide and titanium dioxide sunscreens that are both stable and sensorial.
\nDiscover our Mineral Shield SPF50 with Emulium® Illustro. It provides maximum protection with no unpleasant sensation.
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(1) https://www.mintel.com/press-centre/beauty-and-personal-care/one-in-five-male-personal-care-product-users-believe-men-are-as-sexualized-as-women-are-in-ads
\n(2) https://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/skin-cancer-facts/
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\nWhat if Gattefossé created a magazine dedicated to its products but linked it to everyday topics?!
\nThe magazine would be based around textures, or at that time, referred to as additives, and actives as well! The team thought it could be a blend of the two, something like ‘Addi-active!’
\nAnd that’s how the Gattefossé magazine, Addiactive, was born!
\nAddiactive is organized in 3 sections: INSPIRATION, KNOWLEDGE, and CREATION.
\nIf you are not French, you have most likely never heard of Addiactive. But after 23 years of French editions, we thought it was prime time to make it available to everyone and translate it into English…
\nAnd so, here it is!
\nFor the first time, the English edition of Addiactive is available online, and the first edition is all about Body Language.
\nEnglish versions will only be available on the Gatteffosé website. However, to celebrate this initial launch, a few printed copies will be available at in-Cosmetics Asia 2019 on November 5th -7th.
\nCome to our booth W10F if you want a free copy!
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Interview Pauline Gaillard, Editor in chief
Addiactive is a flash of genius… An idea born in the ‘90s to create a bond between our universe, that of raw material suppliers, and that of brands, to create a bridge between the world of marketers and that of the lab bench. It has, from the beginning and over 23 years, imposed style and vision, an inimitable style that now takes flight beyond the French-speaking borders. We wish to generate the same excitement as its original version!
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\n One of the main trends in beauty today is inclusivity, by which everyone is being accepted for who they are regardless of age, race, gender, religion, and sexual orientation. This movement is especially true of embracing all body-types. According to GlobalData, 43% of millennials do not believe that cosmetic brands are trying to portray a realistic or achievable standard of beauty in their product marketing(1). Attaining an impeccably tanned, perfectly toned, tall in stature, stretchmark- and cellulite-free body is not only unrealistic, but it doesn’t represent the true diversity that exists all around us. We come in so many different shapes and sizes. Consumers recognize this and are now accepting, even celebrating, themselves as they are. One study even showed that 76% of women around the world believe that it is better to accept yourself as you are than to try to change the way you look(2).
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\n This new concept of self-reconciliation and acceptance of others regarding body image is being reflected in all the new body care launches hitting the shelves. The body care market is forecasted to grow 4.2%, reaching $20 billion by 2020(3), which is equivalent to the anti-aging facial care market. (4) We are seeing body bronzers, exfoliating and moisturizing body skincare, even products addressing specific concerns such as dryness, eczema, and hyperpigmentation. We’re seeing new products for body parts that were previously “too taboo,” being highlighted, such as the bum and more intimate areas. And treatments that were once for the face have now been transformed and repurposed for the body, as in the case of anti-wrinkle. It’s not just our faces that reflect the passage of time. Our bodies do too. And just like the face, the body experiences intrinsic and extrinsic aging. Intrinsic aging, or internal aging, is the thinning of the epidermal layers of our skin and the degradation of the dermis, leading to reduced strength, structure and elasticity of the skin. Extrinsic aging, on the other hand, is aging caused by lifestyle choices and the environment. The body, after all, is just as exposed to the impacts of UV rays, variable weather, pollution, hormonal changes, etc. as is the face. So, it’s about time we start caring for it and give it the attention it deserves!
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\n We’ve recently conducted a new clinical study on one of our ultimate anti-aging active ingredients, Gatuline® In-Tense MB, which repairs the network of the skin by focusing on the mechanical interactions between fibroblasts and dermal fibers. The newly substantiated benefits delivered by our essential body reshaping active include firmer, better-toned skin for the neck and arms, and a smoother, less wrinkled décolleté. Keep an eye out for our Addiactive publication, launching soon, on the Gattefossé website to see before and after pictures!
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(1) Source: GlobalData’s Primary Consumer Survey Data
\n (2) Source: Sociovision 2019
\n (3) SPC February 2019 Sector report: skincare, data from Euromonitor International
\n (4) SPC October 2017 Sector report: body care, data from Euromonitor International
Not a day goes by without hearing about organic or natural cosmetic skincare products. But what about natural makeup? How is the offer evolving? What are the consumers’ expectations?
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Naturality in cosmetics is now part of the game. Initiatives from industry players are multiple: run for organic labels, new naturality norm, apps allowing to understand INCI lists, recyclable shampoo bottles, solid soaps, cruelty free claims… All these approaches draw the contours of tomorrow’s beauty.
\nThe movement is global. In France, according to a research run by Ifop in 2018 (1), 58% of women declared having bought at least one cosmetic product formulated with natural or organic ingredients within the last year, while they were 33% in 2010. In the US in 2016, sales of natural and organic personal care products recorded a 8.5% growth (2).
\nNaturality is a must feature for skincare and suncare. Thus, Mintel indicates that 66% of all facial skincare products claim to be natural. Naturality is the third biggest claim for skin care and the 4th biggest claim for suncare (3).
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Regarding makeup, naturality is still under-tapped. Less than 1/3 of all facial makeup use natural ingredients. Naturalness is thus the 6th claim in this category (3).
\nWhy is the makeup market moving late to naturality?
\nWell, wearing makeup is first of all guided by the desire to transform the face and embellish facial features but in a temporary manner. As makeup is supposed to be removed at the end of the day, consideration for what is inside is not the first priority. Makeup purchase is first of all a question of efficient skin transformation. Innovations in terms of coverage, shades, textures, and other additional skin care benefits take priority over naturality.
\nBut things are changing as consumer concerns as regard skin health evolve. The concept of Clean Beauty can be seen as a new version of naturality. More and more consumers go beyond natural formulations, focusing also on ethics, safety and wellness when making their choice in the cosmetics shelf.
\nThe Clean Beauty movement contributes to enlarge the boundaries of natural cosmetic. All signs are aligned for the development of naturality in makeup.
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In 2018, French organic foundation consumers have been interviewed through a qualitative survey with the objective to better understand their motivations. Research results revealed two different profiles and levels of commitment towards organic, inviting brands to adapt their approaches function of those profiles.
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The first profile is composed of engaged consumers, mainly belonging to the Millenials generation. Their lifestyle is guided by ethic, safety and clean consumption as revealed by their practices like minimalism, “no-poo” or DIY. Nelly (27 years old) said:
\n« Lately, I’m in a minimalist goal, I try to give away all the stuff I don’t use anymore. I try to find good products and to buy only the ones I will really use. »
\nThey know how to recognize a natural makeup product thanks to their relative expertise of compositions which they read carefully before buying.
\nOrganic makeup is considered as the only alternative to conventional makeup brands they usually do not trust. Thus, they turn exclusively to organic products for makeup and skincare. Fanny (27 years old) sums up: “I can’t find natural cosmetics, either it’s not organic and not natural, either it’s organic only. »
\nNevertheless, they regret the lack of choice in the organic segment even if they recognize some efforts of the industry to diversify the offer.
\nFor this group of women, natural claims, brand commitment to sustainability, reassurance about ingredients are for sure the key drivers that brands should adopt.
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The second profile concerns women who buy organic makeup to follow a trend, named “hipsters” users as they easily recognize themselves that « There was a time where big brands were trendy. Now, we’re more into the trend of organic makeup. » (Najoua, 36 years old).
\nTheir knowledge of compositions is limited. Even if they declare being interested by the ingredients, they do not really know how to deal with INCI names and mainly use organic labels as a sign of safety and quality.
\nIn their bathroom, conventional and organic brands go together as they are versatile and not ready to totally switch to the organic trend. They like buying prestige makeup products for their recognized quality and are also attracted by the luxurious image associated, as Yamina (43 years old) expresses: « Makeup is luxury. On my dressing table I only display big brands…”.
\nFrom her side, Najoua (36 years old) expects efforts from organic brands « I don’t want a neutral packaging you feel sorry for…I would like organic makeup to have the same packaging as luxurious brands! »
\nThis group reveals very different purchase drivers: labels, strong marketing stories, aesthetic code… These should be highlighted by brands in order to keep consumers into the green movement.
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Different approaches of natural makeup consumption coexist which all contribute to animate this niche segment. There is still a long way to go, but future will be for sure more natural in makeup.
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(1) https://www.ifop.com/publication/cosmetiques-le-boom-du-bio/
\n (2) Mintel report: Natural and organic personal care consumer, December 2016
\n (3) Mintel report: Nature Beyond Green, May 2017
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Vegan claims are a growing trend in the personal care space, but what is vegan? As with most emerging beauty trends, the vegan movement started with food, referring to one who does not consume animals or any food containing animal ingredients. But more recently, veganism has become an all-encompassing lifestyle and includes abstaining from any consumer product that contains animal products, such as clothing, fashion accessories, and personal care. Vegan beauty products and cosmetics do not contain any animal products, by-products, or derivatives. This trend is becoming more and more appealing to consumers and is rapidly growing around the world. In fact, according to Mintel’s Global New Products Database (GNPD), vegan launches more than doubled in the past five years, growing by 175% from July 2013 to June 2018. (1)
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How do we know if our beauty products are vegan? There are various vegan labels and logos, based on the company’s or certifying body’s definition of vegan, that can be applied to either a brand or an individual product. Though consumers tend to trust labels, believing them to be of better quality, safer, and more eco-friendly, they can still be confused by them. Let’s take a closer look at some labels and logos you may encounter in the market.
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Though the following labels are unverified, that does not mean they are misleading. Consumers can always get more specific answers by contacting the company directly.
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This label refers to a product that does not contain any animal ingredients or derivatives. The product may have been tested on animals, and may even contain animal by-products that did not involve the actual slaughter of the animals, like beeswax, honey, or lanolin. Since there is neither a label standard nor a verifying organization, any company could use this label. It is up to the company to clarify what they consider to be animal-derived ingredients. (2)
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This label means the product does not contain animal ingredients or animal by-products. The product may have been tested on animals. And since there is no labeling standard or verifying organization for using such a claim, nearly anyone can use this label. Moreover, there may be animal-derived substances in the processing of the product, but not in the finished product. (2)
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The following organizations verify vegan products and brands with an added ethical approach that supports the prevention of animal suffering. Therefore, they do not tolerate animal testing. Such attention to animal welfare is especially important to the value-focused Gen Z consumer.
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The Vegan Society trademark certifies vegan products, not companies, that do not contain any animal products, by-products, or derivatives. There must be no testing of any sort on animals by the manufacturers, or on its behalf, or by any third parties. This seal is verified by the Vegan Society and companies must provide signed written statements by the manufacturer, with supporting documentation, to ensure they comply with their standards. (2)
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The Certified Vegan trademark certifies vegan products, not companies, which contain no animal ingredients or by-products, use no animal ingredients or by-products in the manufacturing process, and are not tested on animals by any company or independent contractor. This stamp is verified by Vegan Action and any company that desires this label must provide signed written statements by the manufacturer with supporting documents. They must also pay to use and license the logo. (2)
And lastly, the logo more often seen on the market is the PETA’s Beauty Without Bunnies logo, which certifies vegan brands, not products. To acquire this logo, brands and their ingredient suppliers must not contain any animal ingredients, must not conduct, commission, or pay for any tests on animals for ingredients, formulations, or finished products, must complete a short questionnaire and sign a statement of assurance. They must also pay to use and license the cruelty-free and vegan bunny logo. (2)
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“The colour cosmetics category accounts for the biggest share of vegan beauty and personal care launches…more than a third of vegan beauty and personal care launches globally between July 2017 – June 2018 were colour cosmetic products, followed by skincare.” (3) Fortunately, Gattefossé has just the ingredient for this booming vegan trend: Acticire® MB. Based on jojoba, mimosa, and sunflower waxes, this COSMOS approved texturizing agent is your vegetable alternative to lanolin that will bring multiple benefits to your skincare and cosmetics formulations.
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(1) https://www.mintel.com/blog/beauty-market-news/how-can-beauty-companies-make-the-most-of-veganisms-rising-popularity
\n (2) https://ethicalelephant.com/cruelty-free-vegan-labels-logos/
\n (3) https://www.cosmeticsdesign.com/Article/2018/09/19/The-rise-and-rise-of-vegan-claims-for-cosmetics
September 24, 2019 | 11am EDT
\nThis introductory webinar is a chance to get to know Gattefossé. We’ll present the many products and services that Gattefossé can offer to indie brands, discuss our current actions towards CSR and sustainability, and then open the floor to you for questions.
\nIt’s your chance to ask us everything you’ve ever wondered about who we are, what we offer, and how we can help you!
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October 10, 2019 | 11am – 1pm
\nJoin us for an exciting event featuring Gattefossé and consumer research agency Spate.
\nThis 2-hour session will focus on consumer perceptions of the beauty industry today.
\n More information coming soon!
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Generation Z is the newest generation of people born between 1995 and 2015, respectively between 4-24 years of age.(2) They are digital natives, with no experience of pre-digital life, unlike their millennial predecessors. Gen-Zers are constantly connected, with instant access to any information, and are eager to interact and share make-up reviews and tutorials on social media. With such incessant use of digital devices comes increased exposure to artificial visible light. This screen-emitted light has detrimental effects, including damage to the energetic machinery of skin cells and weakened mobility and communication properties. This increased cellular fatigue is reflected at the skin surface, as a faded complexion that lacks vitality. For this generation, EnergiNius™, Gattefosse’s organic certified, NaDES extracted active, is just the solution to protect their skin from digital pollution, in favor of a recharged, healthy glow.
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Gen Z is also the most racially and ethnically diverse generation in history.(3) For a Gen Z-er, beauty is being your best, unique, self.(4) These consumers are more open minded, more creative, more fluid and want to express their individuality. Gender neutrality and inclusivity are their major beauty platforms. Fortunately, Gattefossé has the solution to meet each consumer’s individual uniqueness. Our newest, award-winning, natural W/O emulsifier, Emulium® Illustro, will allow for the creation of foundation to match the fairest to the darkest of skin tones, for any consumer, whether male, female, or genderless.
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Generation Z is focused on values. The products that these consumers buy are an expression of self and Gen Z will therefore spend more on a product which they view as ethical(5), aligning with their principles. For Gen Z-ers who value sustainability and animal welfare, they will be pleased to know that so too does Gattefossé. The rapid and unplanned demand of palm oil, a key ingredient in personal care, has deeply affected the biodiversity of Southeast Asia – contributing to deforestation and animal endangerment. Gattefossé is committed to the use of sustainable palm through its RSPO membership, supporting sustainable cultivation of palm oil, respectful of people and the environment. We have a vast line of Mass Balanced ingredients, but one of our products has an even higher level of certification: Lipocire™ A SG. Segregated Grade (SG) guarantees that the entire quantity of palm oil is sustainably produced.
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If you want to be sure you are connecting Gen Z, know that these consumers are very informed. Do not withhold information because chances are, they’ve already done their online research. There is no one look, one style, or one “perfect” mold, so appealing to this generation of retail shoppers can be quite challenging as well. They are not defined by their basic demographics, so be authentic, much like they are.
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(1) https://www.npd.com/wps/portal/npd/us/blog/2019/beauty-outlook-for-2019/
\n (2) https://www.inc.com/melanie-curtin/3-ways-millennials-differ-from-generation-z-in-2019-trends.html
\n (3) https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2018/08/generation-z-will-outnumber-millennials-by-2019/
\n (4) https://www.viacom.com/news/how-gen-z-is-changing-the-face-of-modern-beauty
\n (5) https://www.businessoffashion.com/articles/beauty/the-key-to-selling-makeup-to-gen-z-meet-them-irl
The sunny days are back, and the desire to add freshness and lightness in our beauty routine too. However, heat, redness, perspiration or UV radiations may cause inconvenience and require some adjustments in the choice of cosmetic products. It is indeed essential to choose light textures that penetrate quickly and leave the skin fresh, sufficiently moisturized, nourished and protected from external aggressions.
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One of the main threats in summer is of course the sun, which can cause sunburns and premature skin aging due to a lack of sufficient protection. Moreover, sun protection is not only reserved for the beach and must be used as soon as we go outside.
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Extremely Soft Protection SPF30 (2397-2.25) doesn’t look to be! Thanks to Emulium® Dolcea MB, the texture is soft and comfortable and leaves a very smooth, non-greasy and non-sticky afterfeel, while Solastemis protects the skin from the harmful effects of UVA and photo-aging. It can be used for daily care or for the beach.
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Ultra-Fluid Sunscreen SPF50 (2157-1.07) protects the skin from UV rays and allows to expose safely at the beach. Thanks to Emulium® Illustro, its application is easy and fast, and the finish on the skin is soft and light. No more sand sticking to the skin!
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Fully Mineral Sunscreen SPF30 (2078-1.13) is composed exclusively of non-nano mineral filters for protecting your skin from UV rays at the beach while protecting the environment! Unlike most natural sunscreens, its texture is soft, easy to spread, and leaves no sticky nor greasy film thanks to Emulium® Illustro. A mix of active ingredients brings energy and radiance to the skin.
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Revitalizing Hair Lotion (2433-1.02) is a light lotion for fine and straight hair that smoothes and disciplines hair without weighing it down. Formulated with Emulium® Mellifera MB, this fluid emulsion penetrates quickly into the hair fiber without leaving a perceptible film thanks to Definicire®.
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Smoothing & Protective Hair Cream (2493-1.08) is a softening cream for thick, wavy and curly hair that redefines waves and curls thanks to Definicire®. Formulated with Emulium® Dolcea MB, this unctuous cream leaves a very soft protective film without greasing the hair.
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Unlike skin, hair is dead, yet consumers spend significant time and money trying to improve the look of it. From straightening, to curling, to cutting, and dyeing, women use a wide variety of techniques to achieve the perfect head of hair. In fact, by 2021, the global hair care market is forecasted to reach $89 billion. A jump of almost 24% compared to 2016.(1) With so much potential in haircare, we had a desire to learn more about haircare consumers. Therefore, we initiated a consumer survey in October of 2018. The goal was to understand women’s haircare routines, frustrations and more importantly their hair goals.
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To explore this subject, we created an online survey with various questions about hair. The survey covered broad topics such as daily routines, preferred brands and unmet needs. Overall, 78 women gave us their feedback. These women covered a wide age range between 24 and 64 years old. From their feedback, we uncovered a few key hair care themes.
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From the analysis of the survey results, we discovered that hair texture is a huge topic in the hair care space. 78% of our panel had textured hair (18% coily, 24% curly, 36% wavy). The remaining 22% were women with straight hair. There were certain hair care behaviors that were quite specific to each hair type. For example, when we asked about frequency of washing, 42% of the panel claimed to wash their hair 1-2 times per week and every single woman with coily hair fell under this category. Whereas the daily hair washers (17%) were mostly women with straight hair. Also, according to a recent article, women with curls, coils or waves spend on average 63% more on hair care products compared to their naturally straight haired counterparts.(2) This is probably why there has been a surge of new brands dedicated to textured hair.
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Another reoccurring theme within this survey was hair product performance. Most participants had one or more issues with their hair and expressed a desire for products that could fix those issues. Almost half of the women admitted to being very unsatisfied or partially unsatisfied with their hair. When we dug a little deeper into their dislikes, 47% of the participants said they have issues with frizz and flyaways and 42% of participants stated they are craving more volume.
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So it should come as no surprise that when we asked these women what they are looking for in the perfect product, a frizz control product was the number one answer. One curly haired participant responded, “a spray to help with frizz, that doesn’t make hair fall flat”. Volumizers were also one of the products that these women desire. One woman with wavy hair simply requested a “volumizer that lasts”.
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Today, consumers are concerned about what is in their products and an interest is growing for more natural formulations. With this in mind, we knew we had to ask a few questions related to natural hair care products. An overwhelming 69% of respondents say they prefer to use natural hair care products. Also, 53% prefer no sulfates and 38% prefer no silicones.
\nThe study made it clear that natural hair care is a trend and that the ideal hair care product should fight frizz and flyaways without weighing down the hair. Last year, Gattefossé launched Definicire™, a 100% natural performance ingredient for hair care. Based on jojoba and sunflower seed waxes, this ingredient helps to maintain perfect hair discipline by reducing frizz and fly aways. When tested by consumers in a rinse-off hair mask formulation, 100% of the panel agreed that their frizz and fly-aways remained controlled all day long (2% use level).
\n(1) Euromonitor – Global haircare overview part 1: rooting hair in the numbers, October 2018
\n(2) The Holy Grail of textured hair care, Michelle Breyer, Global Cosmetic Industry, March 2018
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The layering tradition is characteristic of the South Korean approach of skin care. In the research, 4.8 different skin care products are reported to be used daily on average (2.5 in France).
\nProducts dedicated to targeted applications (81% use a lip contour cream) are used in combination with preventive skin care products (76% use a SPF cream) and deep cleansing (65% use masks and scrubs several times a week vs. 40% in the US).
\nComing right after skin care routine, makeup is much simpler in the South Korean approach. 3.5 different makeup product categories are used on a daily basis on average, in addition to a foundation or BB cream with a reported high use of lipstick (97% declare using one whenever they wear makeup).
\nFocusing on complexion, cushion compacts represent a South Korean specificity with 39% using this type of product most of the time (33% prefer BB creams and 28% liquid foundations). In comparison, only 1% and 2% of French and American women respectively declare using cushion compacts.
An interesting differentiating aspect concerning South Korea is the link between makeup and social conventions.
\n If makeup is for all women a way to enhance their beauty, to look different and to gain self-confidence, the impact of social norms is even more important in South Korea.
\n The reasons expressed by South Koreans for wearing makeup are pervaded by a kind of social pressure.
\n Indeed, 68% wear complexion makeup to be self-confident, 19% as a sign of respect for others (10% in North America) and 25% because they think it is an obligation (14% in France, 13% in North America).
\n 68% of women in South Korea finally feel more professional when they wear makeup.
\n They are also under influence for purchasing. Blogs, tutorials and peers’ advices are quoted as important, helping them to make their choice.
Thus, 29% quoted other consumers reviews as a criterion of choice (18% for French women), 26% quoted advices from family and friends (15% in the US). Finally, even if marginal, 7% of them show interest for products appreciated by celebrities (2% in France and US).
It seems that complexion makeup is kind of a mask you put on before showing up.
\nSouth Koreans are the only ones to consider thick textures as desirable. Almost half of them (47%) consider it as an important choice criterion to select a foundation (7% and 3% in France and US). Coverage is also reported as important (for 58% of them), more than in other countries.
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While American and French approaches are more about having fun with makeup and enjoy new experiments, we have seen that South Koreans adopt a much simpler and even rational usage. Only 25% of them declared they like testing new things (compared to 60% and 62% in France and US). Adapting the makeup style to a given occasion or season is not as primary as it is in other countries.
\n Besides, South Korean women expressed more negative opinions as regard foundations. Discomfort sensations when wearing complexion makeup are reported (26% feel uncomfortable, 13% dirty) which is not the case for their French or American peers.
\n Moreover, they are more likely to think that foundation may damage the skin or give imperfections, probably related to their increased perception that it could contain “bad ingredients” for the skin.
\n Consequently, 48% of them think that avoiding makeup is the solution to achieve a healthy skin and 63% complain about the difficulties to find healthy makeup products (vs. 36% in France, 25% in the US).
Nevertheless, the natural makeup market is still little developed in Asia. 64% of South Korean women don’t look at the composition of the product they buy, mentioning a lack of understanding or availability of these information.
\nBrands still have huge room for improvement to change the ambiguous relation South Korean women have with makeup.
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\nGroup 1: users of mass market products or prestige brands
\nGroup 2: users of organic products
\nRespondents number : 400 in France / 400 in the USA / 403 in South Korea
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Listening at American women talking about their cosmetic habits teaches us how much being proactive is central in their daily routine.\n
\nPrevention is at the heart of their practices with the ultimate objective to maintain the skin in good health. Adopting a healthy diet, sleeping well, taking care of their physical and mental health…are some of the main factors strongly associated with what they consider a “healthy skin”.
\nCosmetics are central with a large place given to preventive treatments: 45% of women interviewed use a SPF cream on a daily basis, 77% of them an anti-aging cream.
\nBesides skin care, usage of makeup is more important compared to what was observed in France and in South Korea.
\n\n On average, 4 different categories of makeup are used daily. In addition to foundation, the use of eye makeup products is particularly important (87% use a mascara, 67% an eyeliner).
\nComplexion makeup is also diversified mixing mainstream product categories (blush, concealer…) and newest products (highlighter, bronzer, primer…): as an example, 34% indicated using a primer each time they put on makeup whereas only 21% of French women do so.
\nInterestingly, makeup is seen as a youth and self-confidence booster: 54% declare wearing complexion makeup to look younger, 85% to feel self-confident, 87% feel ready to go out and face the world if they wear makeup.
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US women show a clear preference for liquid foundations (72% use this type of product most of the time) compared to BB/CC creams (26%). This preference is quite stable whatever the age: 72% for 18 to 24 y.o. / 75% for 55 to 65 y.o.
\nThe importance of the coverage may explain such preference. Indeed, coverage is the 3rd most important criterion of choice when it comes to complexion makeup products (after the shade and the price)
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Claims such as “high coverage” or “long lasting” are amongst the most appreciated (80% consider “long lasting” important as a claim / 66% for “high coverage”).
\nMoreover, expectations are high concerning foundations with strong relevance associated to added benefits: 44% look at additional claims when buying a foundation (i.e. anti-aging, hydrating…), and SPF protection is positioned as the 3rd most important benefit.
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Flourishing days coming for vegan makeup in the US?
\nAbout our study
\nGroup 1: users of mass market products or prestige brands
\nGroup 2: users of organic products
\nRespondents number : 400 in France / 400 in the USA / 403 in South Korea
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French women approach of makeup is infused with simplicity. A clear preference for light textures, a request for natural finish, few makeup products used are indicative of a need for simplicity.
\n53% of French women declared using BB / CC creams mostly while 46% apply liquid foundations more frequently. This preference for BB creams increases with age: 65% of women aged 55 to 65 years use BB creams most of the time while only 38% amongst 18 to 24 years old women show a preference for foundations.
\nAs Joëlle, 50 years old explained: “BB creams give a natural complexion. It is not visible, almost transparent.”
\nThe attraction for lightweight and natural finish is clearly perceptible when we look at criteria taken into consideration before buying a complexion makeup product. A fluid texture is thus the 3rd criteria French women care about after the shade and the price: 58% of them consider it as a choice criterion while only 31% selected coverage and 7% a thick texture.
\nMoreover, practices in the bathroom testify of a simple use of complexion makeup with no specific technics and fast gestures.
\n28% of French women spend less than 2 minutes applying complexion makeup, 44% admit it takes between 2 and 4 minutes. Besides a BB cream or a foundation, the use of other types of complexion makeup products is quite anecdotal compared to North American women. 19% declare using a bronzer each time they apply makeup (37% in the USA), 21% a primer (34% in the USA).
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For some of the study respondents, their first steps with makeup have been destabilizing but fun and excitement prevail after all.
\nNadia, 38 years old explained us: “The first time I put on makeup […] I couldn’t recognize me […]. It took some time for me to accept this “other” face. And then, little by little, […] I saw the effects makeup had on my face: this product helped me look better, this other one made my skin appear more radiant, less tired. Gradually, it made me want to try all those makeup products!”
\nFrench women consider makeup as a playful time. 60% like testing new things and 64% of them wear complexion makeup because it is pleasurable.
\nMakeup is thus a way to express oneself and show creativity: 80% adapt makeup to specific occasions, 69% to the seasons. In comparison, South Korean women seem to have a much more constant relationship with makeup as 58% of them always put it on the same way.
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Beyond simplicity, naturality is a key criterion for French women when it comes to makeup in comparison with other countries considered in our research. 52% of them affirm looking at the composition before buying a product.
\nNelly, 27 years old and buyer of organic makeup confirmed “I usually make a pre-selection on the internet before I buy. I look at products that could suit me, and I check their composition.”
\n“Natural” claims are judged important when buying complexion makeup products. “Free-from” claims and “natural ingredients” are thus quoted in the top 6 most important claims on a packaging whereas they appear further down in the ranking for North American and South Korean women.
\nBut reading and understanding the INCI list is often described as a nightmare by women, as Chloé said: “ When I see cyclohexasiloxan, butylene glycol etc…I don’t understand anything!”.
\nThis lack of information leads to distrust and skepticism regarding the ingredients as Nadia confirmed : “It’s better not to know, all those products are probably dangerous for the skin”.
\nInterestingly, research results suggest that room for improvement exists for the natural offer in makeup. Indeed, the imagery associated to natural makeup products is still relatively poor. If French women consider them as globally healthier for the skin, they do not consider them as a real alternative to conventional make up and they are aware of greenwashing committed by the industry.
\nLucie, 26 years old explained: “I’m a little bit lukewarm when I read “natural product” on a packaging. In fact, only a little percentage of natural feature makes the product claimed “natural”. Sometimes, if we look closer at the composition, there’s still a high percentage of non-natural ingredients…”
\nIf formulation naturality is a key driver for French makeup consumers, clarification and transparency are requested to help them upon the selection of natural makeup products.
\nStay connected to read the second part of this articles series which will be centered on North American complexion makeup users.
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About our study
\nGroup 1: users of mass market products or prestige brands
\nGroup 2: users of organic products
\nRespondents number : 400 in France / 400 in the USA / 403 in South Korea
\nSince antiquity, women have been wearing makeup to transform their appearance. From the kohl of ancient Egypt to the powdered chalk of old Greece to the greasy blushes of the Victorian era, while beauty ideals have changed remarkably with the years, makeup has been an integral part in the lives of women throughout history.
\nEven in recent years, we’ve seen a marked shift in beauty ideals from bold, powerful makeup to the more subtle and natural look that is preferred by women today. To understand the shift in attitudes towards complexion makeup, Gattefossé conducted a global survey of over 1200 women in Korea, France, and the US in which we asked them about their makeup habits and perceptions.
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Overall, the women felt that foundation makes them feel beautiful, allows them to hide flaws, and can be comfortable to wear. However, especially in South Korea, they also believe that it can contain ingredients that are bad for the skin, and can cause pimples.
\nIn France and the US, women have difficulty finding the right shade when purchasing foundations, which has led to the movement for more inclusive shades and customizable, personalized products that is currently emerging.
\nWhen asked about natural complexion makeup, we saw that consumers in all regions believe that natural products are better for them, better for the environment, and a good alternative to conventional makeup, but that interest in natural makeup was still low due to perceptions of poor performance, expense, and lack of availability.
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Emulium® Illustro has been designed as a solution to the natural makeup dilemma. This high-performance, vegan and natural W/O emulsifier was specifically developed to work with pigments to deliver the benefits customers expect from natural complexion makeup.
\nEmulium® Illustro is the first emulsifier developed as a direct collaboration between the Gattefossé R&D and application laboratories. At each step of the development process, the application lab worked with the ingredient to ensure that the end result is high-performance, easy to formulate, and brings a unique sensory imprint to makeup formulations.
\nThe resulting ingredient is designed to work well with pigments, film formers, pearls, emollients, UV filters, and more. It can create textures that range from ultra-fluid serums to sticks, it is globally approved, and it brings unique sensoriality not only to makeup but also to sun care and skin care formulations.
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Two clinical studies have been conducted on Emulium® Illustro. The first substantiates the “non-comedogenic” claim for the product. In this study, 20 female volunteers with oily skin, all regular users of silicone foundations, used a foundation containing Emulium® Illustro once a day for 27 days. At the end of the study, a dermatologist found no statistically significant increase in retentional and inflammatory signs, validating the claim “non-comedogenic” for Emulium® Illustro.
\nIn the second study, 34 female volunteers, all regular users of silicone foundations, replaced their normal foundation with an Emulium® Illustro foundation for 27 days. Foundation performance and skin quality were evaluated. At the end of the study, the women were satisfied with the performance of the foundation, and interestingly, they saw in improvement in overall skin quality.
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Lastly, the women were asked at the end of the study if they would like to continue using the foundation beyond the end of the study. Without knowing the formula composition, 74% of women said they would like to continue using the foundation. When they were then informed of the natural, PEG-free, silicone-free composition however, this number increased to an astounding 91% of panelists who were willing to abandon their traditional silicone foundation for the product tested. This interest really highlights the interest of the market in high-performing natural makeup formulations.
\n![]() | \nThe industry has recognized both the need for better natural solutions for complexion makeup and the innovation and quality of Emulium® Illustro by awarding this ingredient the Gold prize for the 2019 In-Cosmetics Global Innovation Zone Best Functional Ingredient Award. | \n
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If you’re interested in the results of our global consumer perception study, stay tuned here over the next 3 months as we release the details about the ways consumer think about complexion makeup region by region.
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\n In personal care, the goal is to develop products that appeal to as wide a consumer base as possible. Consequently, brands tend to target products for one generic type of consumer such as “men” or “ethnic”. However, modern consumers are looking to make a deeper connection with their products and demanding options that fit their individual lifestyles.1
\nAccording to Euromonitor, the global market for male grooming products is projected to exceed $60 billion USD by 2020, significant growth from its current level of $47 billion.2 Although the men’s grooming market has traditionally been difficult to navigate, the numbers make it clear that men are invested in their appearance. So, how can a brand cater to the modern male consumer who is looking to connect with grooming products in a more personalized way? The key is to target men based on personality and not gender.
\n\n According to biological anthropologist, Helen Fisher, an individual’s personality stems from life experiences as well as biological underpinnings. From her research, she has determined that there are four neural systems which correlate with personality traits. Based on an individual’s levels of dopamine, serotonin, testosterone, and estrogen they are likely to exhibit certain characteristics which will influence their behaviors, decisions and preferences.3
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High levels of serotonin are associated with observing social norms, following the rules, and cautiousness. Therefore, the “builder” man is likely to have a more traditional grooming regimen. However, his cautiousness makes him more prone to choosing clean and natural products. In fact, a recent study revealed 49% of men buy natural products at least some of the time. These men claim to choose natural products because they are healthier and better for the environment.4
Discover our Light Freedom a cooling lotion made with clean ingredients.
\n\n Testosterone is associated with “directors” who portray the typical alpha male personality. Directors are focused, strategic, and career driven. Similar to the builder, he is likely to have a more traditional grooming regimen. However, he views a well-groomed appearance as an essential part of his quest for success. Director men tend to dabble in products such as hair stylers and beard groomers.
\nDiscover our Beard Groomer which smooths and tames facial hair.
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Estrogen is associated with open-mindedness, contexualism, and inclusivity. Therefore, the male “negotiator” has a more liberal-minded view of personal care and challenges stereotypical views of masculinity. He is interested in products that have been traditionally marketed to women, such as anti-aging skin care and makeup. He is also intrigued by removing labels from products altogether and gravitates toward genderless or gender neutral brands.
\nDiscover our Augmented Neutrality a gender neutral face moisturizer.
\nClick here to listen to the recording of our recent webinar “Unraveling the Modern Male Consumer”.
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(1) https://www.gcimagazine.com/marketstrends/segments/cosmetics/Customization-the-New-Beauty-Paradigm-475679763.html
\n (2) https://coresight.com/research/deep-dive-global-male-grooming-market/
\n (3) Fisher, Helen E et al. “Four broad temperament dimensions: description, convergent validation correlations, and comparison with the Big Five” Frontiers in psychology vol. 6 1098. 3 Aug. 2015, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4522611/pdf/fpsyg
\n (4) https://www.gcimagazine.com/marketstrends/segments/natural/Men-Vs-Women-Natural–Organic-Beauty–494386331.html
The New Year is a time for us to think about the past and reflect on how we can improve ourselves for the year ahead. We start by making resolutions, most popular of which include losing weight, eating healthier, exercising more, quitting bad habits, and traveling more.
\nAnd though it can be a very exciting time, the New Year can be quite a demanding one too. Sticking to a plan and staying motivated year-long, on top of our busy work schedules and day-to-day tasks, is no easy feat. If we don’t manage our time properly, we can be overcome with stress and fatigue. And to make matters worse, the signs of exhaustion manifest on our faces, particularly around our eyes, in the form of bags and puffiness. Our tired, distressed appearances make sense when we consider all the blood, sweat, tears, and time we sacrifice to achieve our goals. But what’s really happening beneath our skin?
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Eye bags and puffiness are due to a weakness in our blood and lymphatic capillaries. Poor drainage of the interstitial fluids creates water or lymph accumulation, generating under-eye puffiness. Moreover, this swelling induces inflammation and local distension of tissues, only increasing the puffy effect. Aging can also contribute to this phenomenon, with the buildup of fat clusters below the eyes. In order to fight these under-eye problems, the following actions need to take place:
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Fortunately Gattefossé has a solution that can provide this triple-action: Cytobiol™ Lumin-Eye. Cytobiol™ Lumin-Eye is a synergistic combination of three ingredients, designed to address all causes of under eye bags and puffiness. Ash-tree bark extract, vitamin B3, and organic silicon all act on cutaneous microcirculation with several mechanisms.
\nFraxinus excelsior (ash bark), chosen for its richness in fraxin and esculin, helps prevent blood leakage and provides anti-oxidant activity. Organic silicon reinforces the structure and elasticity of blood and lymphatic vessels by interacting with collagen and elastin fibers. Vitamin B3 plays a key role in microcirculation, reinforcing blood vessels to restore normal blood flow in the capillaries.
\nYou can see a difference in a 28-day self-evaluation test where 63% of panelists found a reduction in puffiness, 77% found skin more firm, and 11% found a decrease in volume in under-eye bags.
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For many of you, a new year means new experiences, thereby ditching your customary, Netflix-binge plans, and leaving your house. In doing so, you mustn’t forget your essentials: phone, wallet, keys. But, as of late, there’s one more component you cannot forget: your eyebrows. So repeat after me: phone, wallet, EYEBROWS, keys.
\nAccording to GCI, brow care has become an important part of consumers’ daily beauty routine. In the past 12 months, 66% of consumers ages 18-54+ have purchased products or services for either their brows or lashes. The top 5 cosmetic products for brows purchased in the past 12 months by Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, and Baby Boomers alike include brow pencil, gel, powder, crayon, and pomade. And as for trending looks, all generations prefer a thick, well-structured
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It goes without saying, our brows are getting a lot of attention with all the coloring, brushing, and shaping we’re applying to them. However, these acts of TLC are actually forms of stress, both mechanical and chemical, to our brow hair.
\nMany hair care products on the market use silicones because of their efficient performance. However, silicones have limitations regarding biodegradability, their build-up effect, and their image. Not to mention, their composition is chemically and structurally very different to our complex hair lipid layer. Fortunately, Gattefossé has just launched its first hair care ingredient, Definicire™, which has a biomimetic, lipidic composition that recreates the hair’s innate protective layer. It is 100% natural, based on functionalized jojoba and sunflower seed waxes, and ensures perfect hair discipline, a comfortable smooth feel in all climates, and even protects against urban pollution. In addition, its performance can rival that of silicones, making it an ideal natural and high-performing silicone replacement in your formulations.
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Definicire™ prevents the appearance of frizz and fly-aways better than silicones, giving your eyebrows better shape and better control.
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Now that you’re tackling your to-do list of responsibilities, resolutions, and new experiences, you’re bound to be overcome with emotion! You’re happy you’re trying new things and discovering new places. You may even be sad that you don’t have enough time to see and do it all! You’re angry that you’re not reaching your goals or maybe surprised that you have! And while the list of emotions goes on and on, they are all reflected in our eyes. The eyes are not only the windows to your soul, but they are facilitators for communicating the 6 primary emotions(2).
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The skin around our eyes is very specific. It is one of the thinnest areas of the skin. They’re prone to increased sensitivity due to environmental aggressors like UVA and UVB, as well as digital pollution such as artificial visible light from screens. The eyes are also in permanent motion, blinking 20 times a minute, or 19,000 times a day!
\nAll of these factors favor the formation of wrinkles. These wrinkles may sometimes lead to unintentional expression of inappropriate emotions, but they always lead to faster aging around our eyes. First it was the bags and puffiness, but now it’s wrinkles too. What’s going on?
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There are three types of eye wrinkles: crow’s feet, under-eye wrinkles, and valley of tears, and there are two key factors to consider in their formation.
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Gattefossé has just what you need to fight wrinkle formation around the eyes – Gatuline® Link n Lift. This natural active, obtained using highly innovative NaDES technology, directly acts on both the DEJ and the dermis to bring a younger, fresher, look. Gatuline® Link n Lift stimulates the synthesis of the following major components involved in the epidermal-dermal cohesion and communication:
\nWith the activation all of these components, you will experience wrinkle reduction and smoother skin around the eyes. You can see the transformation below, as Gatuline® Link n Lift was clinically evaluated in vivo on eye contour wrinkles using 3D image analysis:
\nThese impressive images show that Gatuline® Link n Lift redesigns your eye contour.
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Gattefossé believes in you! You have our encouragement and our effective products by your side, helping you take over your New Year resolutions without letting them take over you!
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(2) Ekman P., Are there basic emotions?, Psychological Review, 1992
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A recent study showed that the skin barrier is affected by climatic and seasonal changes(1). The levels of breakdown products of filaggrin – a protein that helps maintain the skin’s barrier function – change between winter and summer on the cheeks and hands. The skin cells suffer from shrinkage and therefore change their surface. Moreover, during the winter, Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF) levels are reduced and Dermal Texture Index (DTI) are elevated, resulting in flakes, cracks, and irritation on the face and body.
\nThis phenomenon is of course linked to a cold weather, but also to the alternation between our overheated interiors and the polar cold, which can affect the capillaries. Besides, it can be due to overly hot showers and baths which are so tempting when it gets cold outside.
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By adopting the right skincare regimen, it is possible to fight efficiently the misdeeds of winter.
\nThe face, as an exposed body part, is the first to suffer from the cold. It needs moisturizing, nourishing and soothing products, but not too rich textures that could clog the pores.
\nDeeply Comforting Cream (2111-1.33) is a rich and silky W/O emulsion formulated with Emulium® Illustro that durably relieves dry and dehydrated skin. The skin appears hydrated and nourished without any greasy or sticky effect thanks to Acticire® MB.
\nMinimalist Soft Cream (2367-2.07), composed of few ingredients, can be used on any skin type and at any age. It has been formulated with Emulium® Dolcea MB which brings an extreme softness and moisturizing properties.
\nAs seen previously, cleansing our skin too much with irritating products weakens its defences and exposes it more to the cold weather. It is therefore essential not to use too hot water and use gentle cleansers.
\nSolid oil (1878-1.27) is actually an oil-in-water emulsion formulated with Emulium Mellifera MB and containing a little amount of water. Its application can be modulated: the balm liquefies when in contact with the skin to become a nourishing and silky oil, without being greasy. It can also be used with water as a make-up remover or a cleanser. 100% natural, it is a short and environment friendly formula.
\nIt is easy to think that our body skin, hidden under several layers of clothing, does not need a special attention. However, it is thirsty for hydration and nutrition too! Textures must be rich but not greasy and not sticky, enabling to get dressed immediately after application.
\nReady-to-go Body Lotion (2188-2.02) will surprise you! Once applied on the body, this W/O emulsion instantly penetrates to deeply nourish the skin, without any sticky or greasy effect, and makes it possible to dress just after the application. The combination of Emulium® Illustro and Emulfree® CBG MB provides a light, comfortable and evanescent texture.
\nFinally, do not forget your hands! The cold and a too frequent use of soaps and hydroalcoholic gels, however crucial in times of health crisis, dry out the skin of the hands and can lead to irritation or infection.
\nHand Rescue is formulated with Emulium® Mellifera MB, an O/W emulsifier that respects sensitive skin and its fragile skin flora. This light emulsion penetrates quickly and leaves an imperceptible protective film on the skin. Thanks to Gatuline® Skin-Repair AF, the skin is soothed and repaired.
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(1) K.A. Engebretsen et al, Changes in filaggrin degradation products and corneocyte surface texture by season, British Journal of Dermatology, 2018, 178 (5), 1143-1150
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The locavore movement primarily appeared in the USA West Coast with consumers giving the priority to food farmed closed to their home. It progressively expanded to the beauty industry, benefitting to both brands and consumers. The cosmetic industry finds in the locavore movement the opportunity to highlight forgotten local ingredients and to inject dynamism into regional economies. Consumers find in this “local spirit” a resonance with their value and a kind of reassurance.
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(1) Lightspeed/Mintel 2017, 1000 internet users aged 16+ per country
\n (2) https://www.happi.com/issues/2023-01-01/view_features/up-coming-indie-personal-care-brands-for-2023/
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Novelties in haircare are strongly linked with what can be found in the skincare market(2). The routine, claims, textures but also the targets are evolving, making the following products more and more popular: day care, night treatments, dies to enhance grey hair but also sprays for rainbow hair. Even beards are pampered with a wider and complete range.
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(1) Euromonitor – Global haircare overview part 1: rooting hair in the numbers, october 2017
\n (2) GlobalData’s Market Data, Trends and Opportunities accross the global haircare landscape, 2018
\n (3) Cosmetics business – August 2017 – Haircare market report
After the success of playful, off-beat and colorful products from the K-Beauty wave, Japanese rituals and products are now entering the Western market(1). The expertise and quality of Japanese cosmetics – well known and famous in Asia for decades – gives an answer to a rising demand for natural, healthy products as well as integrity and simplicity in Western countries.
\nWell known for its ancient traditional rituals, especially from Geishas and Kabuki theatre, the country of the rising sun allies the old with the new.
\nTechnology-driven, Japanese brands use key natural ingredients such as green tea, camellia oil or rice, and enhance their potential using science. Their guidelines rely on few ingredients and R&D capacities to optimize cosmetic results.
\nMoreover, highly concerned by product composition, and aware of how their body and skin work, Japanese people look for high-quality and reliable offers rather than trends. To meet this level of requirement, the focus is set on science and a strict rule: “one claim, one research”, thus providing honesty and integrity to consumers.
\nAt a time where we constantly run and urge ourselves, there is a huge need for relaxation, and slowing down a little.
\n Inspired by three principles: Simplicity (Kanso), Elegance (Shibui), and Tranquility (Seijaku), J-Beauty is all about minimalist formulas, and l