Global haircare sector - is there room for growth?
According to Statista, the global hair care market is estimated to be worth about $92.5 billion dollars and expected to climb to over $105 billion by 2025. In this blog, we take a look at some of the reasons why this remains such a growth industry and some of the key trends emerging.
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Soap Club: Peachy Summer Time
In this recipe, our #StephensonSoapClub winner Miray walks us through her winning Crystal Melt & Pour recipe 'Peachy Summer Time'. Follow along using simple ingredients and your favourite Stephenson Soap Base.
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Plastic Free July - how changing our beauty regimes can make a huge difference to the environment.
This month is Plastic Free July, an initiative designed to encourage everyone to work towards a world where plastic waste is a thing of the past. Plastic Free July is a global movement which aims to unite and educate about the effects of single-use plastics and how to get by living without them.
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Durosoft PG10-O - natural emulsifiers for enhancing skin and haircare products
Creating environmentally friendly, clean, and organic skincare or haircare formulations can be challenging particularly when working with organic and natural emulsifiers. But in an ever-increasing eco-friendly cosmetics market where innovation can make or break for brands, satisfying the natural and organic demands of switched-on consumers is critical to success. We explore the possibilities of using Durosoft PG10-O in natural and organic formulations and look at how other brands use Polyglyceryl-10 to captivate their audiences.
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RSPO the challenge we face (Updated)
It's a complex market and challenging product to trace, the finished goods market is littered with claims and lack of clarity.
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Soap Club: Summer Rose Garden
In this recipe, our #StephensonSoapClub winner Jaime walks us through her winning Crystal Melt & Pour recipe 'Summer Rose Garden'. Follow along using simple ingredients and your favourite Stephenson Soap Base.
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Durosoft PG4L-SG - a natural emulsifier for skincare formulations
As emulsifiers are used more and more in skincare and cosmetic applications, oil in water emulsions are preferred when it comes to formulating natural lotions and creams and other skincare products. In this blog, we explore lotion and cream trends and possible formulations with Durosoft PG4L-SG emulsifier.
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How handcare and skincare intensify after COVID-19
With increased handwashing during the pandemic, consumers are looking for hydration options for their hands and skin, which will have long-lasting effects in the years to come. Read on...
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Durosoft PG4-O for formulating solid formats, waterless cosmetics and more
With natural claims in high demand, brands and manufacturers are looking for natural ingredients across skincare, haircare and bath products. Durosoft PG4-O is a naturally derived polyglyceryl oleate, developed with ‘green chemistries' and offering both natural credentials and pleasant feel for a wide variety of personal care and cosmetic applications. Read on to find out more benefits and trending ingredient applications...
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Hand washing: Is hand sanitiser as effective as washing with soap?
Strict hand hygiene and regular, prolonged washing have never been more important than it is at the moment especially with most of the world in lockdown as a result of the spread of coronavirus. In this blog, we explore the solutions to keep consumers healthy and safe providing an insight in hand sanitizers, soaps that tackle the spread of the virus, continue reading...
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