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Beyond Glass: Why Surlyn™ Ionomers Are Redefining Fragrance Packaging
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Beyond Glass: Why Surlyn™ Ionomers Are Redefining Fragrance Packaging

TL;DR — SURLYN™ Ionomers in Sustainable Luxury Packaging SURLYN™ Ionomer resins (developed by Dow) are widely used in fragrance and cosmetic packaging as a high-performance alternative to glass an…
Sensorialidad en cosmética: ¿Por qué la textura es el nuevo elemento diferenciador?
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Sensorialidad en cosmética: ¿Por qué la textura es el nuevo elemento diferenciador?

En el competitivo panorama actual de la belleza, ya no basta con crear un producto cosmético de alto rendimiento. Los consumidores exigen más, no sólo en términos de eficacia, sino en cómo les hace se…
Neossance™ Squalane, the third generation squalane
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Neossance™ Squalane, the third generation squalane

Well known for its exceptional cosmetic properties, squalane has long been a key ingredient in skin care and pharmaceutical formulations. Initially extracted from shark liver oil, then from olive oil…
Eurotec & Safic-Alcan: Introducing Sustainable Practices in the Plastics Industry
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Eurotec & Safic-Alcan: Introducing Sustainable Practices in the Plastics Industry

As sustainability becomes a central pillar of industrial strategy worldwide, the plastics industry finds itself at a critical crossroads. While it remains essential to countless applications, it is al…
Solid Cosmetics : A "solid" future in the beauty industry?
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Solid Cosmetics : A "solid" future in the beauty industry?

Sustainability has become a major driver of consumer behavior. In the UK alone, 75% of adults say they actively try to act in ways that are not harmful to the environment, a mindset that is strongly i…
Vaccine Adjuvants and Excipients: Essential Components for Safe and Effective Vaccines
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Vaccine Adjuvants and Excipients: Essential Components for Safe and Effective Vaccines

Safic-Alcan is a specialist in adjuvants and excipients used for vaccine formulations, supporting pharmaceutical manufacturers in the development of safe, effective and stable vaccines. The formula…
Smart Coatings: Advanced Solutions for Pharmaceutical Formulators
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Smart Coatings: Advanced Solutions for Pharmaceutical Formulators

Tablet coating is far more than a simple outer layer. It is a critical formulation step that directly impacts drug efficacy, stability, patient compliance, and overall product performance. At Safic…
Using Science to Boost Self-Confidence with Anti-Cellulite Solutions
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Using Science to Boost Self-Confidence with Anti-Cellulite Solutions

Cellulite is a common cosmetic concern, affecting up to 90% of post-pubertal women. It appears as dimples, lumps or depressions on the skin — most commonly on the thighs, buttocks, hips and abdomen —…
Secrets of the Upcycling Trend in Cosmetics

Secrets of the Upcycling Trend in Cosmetics

Restoring value to waste from the food industry — or even from cosmetic process by-products — is no longer optional. Upcycled ingredients for cosmetics are now one of the key challenges facing cosmeti…

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