In-cosmetics Asia 2024 marks a new milestone: this year's Innovation Zone will showcase 100 ingredients — and as the media sponsor of this show feature, Cosmetics & Toiletries was given a sneak preview (continue reading for highlights). Per the organizer, taking place in Bangkok from Nov. 5-7, 2024, In-cosmetics Asia will welcome more than 13,000 attendees including suppliers, manufacturers, formulators and brands from the global cosmetics and personal care industries.
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In-cosmetics Asia 2024 marks a new milestone: this year's Innovation Zone will showcase 100 ingredients — and as the media sponsor of this show feature, Cosmetics & Toiletries was given a sneak preview (continue reading for highlights). Per the organizer, taking place in Bangkok from Nov. 5-7, 2024, In-cosmetics Asia will welcome more than 13,000 attendees including suppliers, manufacturers, formulators and brands from the global cosmetics and personal care industries.
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5 Functionals Emerging in the In-cos Asia Innovation Zone
The event’s Innovation Zone, sponsored by Cosmetics & Toiletries, is arguably one of the most popular and well-recognized areas at the show and will highlight ingredients launched over the past eight months.
According to In-cosmetics Asia, notable functional ingredients launched over the past eight months will be showcased during the event, including submissions from key suppliers including: Actichem, Algaktiv, Berg + Schmidt - Care Ingredients, Biocosmethic, Cosphatec GmbH, DSM-Firmenich, Exsymol, Greentech, Guangzhou Tinci Materials, Hony (Guangdong) New Material Co., Ltd., J2KBio Co., Ltd., Laboratoires Expanscience, Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant, Shanghai Co-Fun Biotech Corp., Ltd., Sharon Personal Care and Cosphatec GmbH, among others.
Five functional ingredients the organizers called out are as follows.
- TCE-3063 silicone and Napure C-FA mild surfactant: Guangzhou Tinci Materials, a China-based manufacturer and global supplier of high-performance ingredients for the cosmetics and toiletries industry, will present its recently launched TCE-3063 (INCI: Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer). Released in June 2024, the silicone ingredient is reportedly designed for use in lip and facial products. It is said to be compatible with various lipophilic components, providing the skin with a dry, silky feel and offers a strong powder slip sensation to help fill fine lines. The Chinese manufacturer will also showcase Napure C-FA (INCI: Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate), a mild surfactant that claims to be non-irritating and features high quality foaming performance with fine, dense foam.
- SpecBio fermented biosurfactant series: Spec-Chem Industry Inc., a manufacturer of specialty chemicals for personal care and cosmetics, will present its SpecBio SL-Active/Cleansing solution (INCI: Glycolipids (and) Water (Aqua)), which launched in September of this year (2024). The SpecBio SL Series, which includes SpecBio SL-Active/Lactone Sophorolipids and SpecBio SL-Cleansing/Acid Sophorolipids, comprises bio-surfactants produced through fermentation using microbial secondary metabolites. The safe, eco-friendly, readily biodegradable and sustainable ingredients reportedly have a low carbon footprint.
The SpecBio SL Series reportedly offers excellent surface activity and serves as a non-sulfate, EO-free, green alternative to synthetic surfactants. These multifunctional ingredients provide various benefits, including mildness, protecting and repairing the skin barrier, controlling sebum and delivering antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and soothing effects. Additionally, it enhances cleaning capabilities, moisturizes, improves combing performance, reduces frizz and assists with dandruff removal. - BergaCare FG Gel natural oil thickener: Berg + Schmidt Asia Pte Ltd. will present its BergaCare FG Gel (INCI: Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables (and) Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate (and) Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer), a natural oil thickener designed for use in transparent and viscous oil gels, gel-creams and solid jelly textures. Per the company, the ingredient can be processed without heating (i.e., is cold processable), allowing for the easy formation of transparent formulations. It is designed as a versatile and natural ingredient, suitable for both leave-on and rinse-off products across skin, hair and sun care, and color cosmetics. Its thixotropic behavior is said to facilitate ease of use, as it exhibits a reversible phenomenon.
- Sensorial Radiastar 1436 natural vegetal Guerbet alcohol: Radiastar 1436 (INCI: Isocetyl Isoarachidol), a vegetable-based, multibranched Guerbet alcohol with a unique sensorial skin feel, will be presented by Oleon, a producer of oleochemicals made from renewable raw materials. Launched earlier this year (2024), the ingredient remains liquid at room temperature, which is notable for a molecule with a C36 carbon chain length, per the company. In addition to its distinct skin feel, Radiastar 1436 is said to offer good oxidation stability and excellent pigment-dispersion properties, making it suitable for a wide range of color cosmetic and personal care formulations.
- Vistanol GDHR-Pure: Seiwa Kasei, a manufacturer of cosmetic ingredients, will present Vistanol GDHR-Pure (INCI: Glyceryl Diisostearate/Hydrogenated Rosinate), a 100% plant-derived alternative to oil. Per the company, it has texture and properties similar to lanolin (derived from sheep wool), providing excellent gloss and emollient characteristics. New data also reportedly indicates that Vistanol GDHR-Pure delivers a dimethicone-like texture at lower dosages in hair care applications. Additionally, it features favorable handling properties, including reduced odor, minimal color and no solidification.
The Innovation Zone ingredients are eligible for the Innovation Zone Best Ingredient Awards, which will be held at the show on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, at 5:15 p.m.
About In-cosmetics Asia 2024
In-cosmetics Asia 2024 will take place at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC), co-located with COSMEX, reportedly ASEAN’s most comprehensive exhibition on manufacturing technologies, machinery, packaging and ODM/OEM services for cosmetics, personal care, and dietary supplement products. This year, the event will debut its new app for show attendees, featuring advanced way-finding tools to help navigate the venue, locate exhibitors, and enhance the overall visitor experience.
For more information, see the event website.
