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  • Technical illustration comparing how different cosmetic powder particle shapes affect packing and pressed-cake performance.
    18 July 2026

    Preparing for an EU Talc Ban: What Mineral and Starch Alternatives Need to Match

    Talc's expected EU restriction is forcing cosmetic formulators toward mica, kaolin, silica, and starch. None of them reproduce talc's platelet slip, oil absorption, and low dustiness at the same time, and each substitution changes flow and compaction behavior in pressed powder products differently.

    Insights

  • Concept image of liposomes and lipid nanoparticles in a cosmetic cream under lab light.
    11 October 2025

    Nanotechnology in Cosmetics: Efficacy, Safety, and Regulation

    Nanotechnology in cosmetics improves stability, delivery, and skin performance while raising safety [...]

    Feature Article

  • Processing Techniques Involving Liquids and Gases
    30 November 2024

    Processing Techniques Involving Liquids and Gases (Part 2)

    In this second part of our article series, we will look [...]

    Feature Article

  • Surface morphology analysis using SEM
    9 November 2024

    Exploring the Microscopic World of Particle Surfaces using SEM

    In this article, we will cover Surface morphology analysis using SEM. [...]

    Feature Article

  • The Power of Plasma Functionalization - Enhancing Powder Surface Chemistry
    21 September 2024

    The Power of Plasma Functionalization – Enhancing Powder Surface Chemistry

    Powder materials are foundational in industries such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, chemicals, and [...]

    Feature Article

  • Particle engineering in Pharmaceuticals, Food, and Cosmetics
    20 April 2024

    Particle engineering in Pharmaceuticals, Food, and Cosmetics

    Particle engineering is an emerging field impacting multiple industries, particularly pharmaceuticals, food, [...]

    Feature Article

  • Achieving Homogeneous Mixtures
    18 November 2023

    Achieving Homogeneous Mixtures

    Introduction: Why Homogeneous Mixtures Matter Mixing powders is a common practice in [...]

    Feature Article

  • Dispersion in Powder Processing and Lab Testing
    11 November 2023

    Dispersion in Powder Processing and Lab Testing

    In this article we'll extensively cover Dispersion in Powder Processing and Lab [...]

    Feature Article

  • Powder Recycling and Sustainability
    16 July 2023

    Powder Recycling and Sustainability

    In this article, we will dive into Powder recycling. Addressing global challenges [...]

    Feature Article

  • Titanium Dioxide Regulations
    29 January 2022

    New Legislation for powder coating, pigment, and cosmetics industry: Allowing for a transition period until October 1st

    New EU regulations mandate that, starting October 1st, all powder mixtures containing ≥1% [...]