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From vibrant pigments for an eye shadow to novel antimicrobial actives for a deodorant, formulating in personal care means navigating thousands of raw materials and suppliers.

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Recent Articles from the Prospector Knowledge Center
17 Apr
Cosmoprof 2024, showing steady growth and evolution of the cosmetic industry
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Cosmoprof 2024, showing steady growth and evolution of the cosmetic industry


I was delighted to visit Cosmoprof in Bologna and witnessed how busy it was. Cosmoprof represents a dive into the consumers perspective on the cosmetic world, with all its facets, from professional haircare to the experience of spas, skincare, perfume … Continued

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17 Apr
Navigating ingredient challenges of emerging trends in Personal Care
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Navigating ingredient challenges of emerging trends in Personal Care


Like ripples in a pond that continue to expand long after a stone is thrown, the effects of the pandemic are still being felt across the personal care industry. As we explore the top trends in the personal care ingredients … Continued

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03 Apr
How to improve the ecological footprint of your cosmetic formulas
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How to improve the ecological footprint of your cosmetic formulas


  The question of, ‘what makes a formula sustainable?’ has finally been asked enough that regulators and cosmetic brands are now focusing on the ‘ecological footprint’ of a formula to ensure it is not guilty of ‘greenwashing’. While an ‘ecological … Continued

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