From surfactants to actives

摘要

Germany's SEPAWA Congress 2019 took place from 23-25 October at the Estrel Hotel Berlin.This year the event celebrated its 66th edition with a Route 66 theme and multiple content streams on home care and cosmetic innovation.The following review covers the best of the Forum for Innovation,Personal Care,held on day one of the Congress.A very modern dilemma for cosmetic scientists is creating desired textures while keeping the INCI list nice and short to suit the consumer preference for pared-down formulations.To this end,Petra Kudla introduced Momentive Performance Materials'Silsoft EAU microgel,as"more has to be achieved with fewer ingredients".Silsoft EAU microgel,she claimed,unites thickening,emulsifying and stabilising properties in the one product,and enables the creation of high-oil-content products without a sticky sensation.