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LATEST INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
4D Printing – the extra dimension
For decades, additive manufacturing (AM) has focused on optimising three-dimensional spatial architectures, optimising strength-to-weight ratios … Continued
How Paint is Formulated
A paint batch can look fine in the can and still fail where it matters: … Continued
Best Practices for Formulating with Niacinamide
Why Niacinamide Matters to Formulators Unlike many trend-driven cosmetic actives, niacinamide offers multiple benefits across … Continued
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS ARCHIVE
The global shift toward sustainable and concentrated beauty is transforming traditional formulation science. Among the most dynamic areas of innovation: waterless and low-water shampoo bars. These solid formats eliminate the need for plastic bottles, reduce shipping weight, and appeal to eco-conscious … Continued
For formulators and manufacturers in the cleaning industry, the drive to remove 1,4-dioxane from finished products has evolved from a regional regulatory issue to a global formulation priority. Once considered an unavoidable trace contaminant, 1,4-dioxane is now squarely in the … Continued
Sustainability has moved beyond being a corporate buzzword. It’s now a defining pillar of how nutraceutical and bioactive ingredients are sourced, produced, and marketed. As consumers become more eco-conscious and regulations tighten around environmental claims, the nutraceutical industry faces growing … Continued
Donald Thomson hates to see plastic go to waste. Literally. The Canadian-born builder and entrepreneur –– who has lived in Costa Rica for the past 34 years –– has gone through many phases in his mission to find viable, long-term … Continued
What Are Neurocosmetics? Neurocosmetics are personal care and cosmetic products formulated to influence the skin’s neurosensory network and the skin–brain connection. Rather than targeting only visible or functional skin parameters, these products interact with the skin’s sensory receptors, neuromediators, and … Continued
