The Texture & Sensory Compass – A Guide for Skincare and Cosmetics
Innovation in Cosmetic Formulation
In beauty and personal care, consumers are no longer just looking for functionality – they’re drawn to the sensory experience: how a product feels, looks, and fits into their lifestyle. Social media amplifies this trend by showcasing products as lifestyle accessories in the spotlight. In order to stay competitive, brands must continuously deliver new, surprising concepts.
The Texture & Sensory Compass is an innovative tool that assists in the formulation of natural raw materials. It highlights Berg+Schmidt’s role as a reliable partner in cosmetic formulation and provides guidance in the development of cosmetic products – fully aligned with the premise: “Navigating Through Textures. Guided by Sensory.”
The Compass categorizes products into four galenic forms – milk, lotion, cream, and butter – while going beyond texture alone. It demonstrates how emulsifiers, rheology additives, and emollients can be optimally integrated into formulations to achieve the desired results. Beyond rheological behavior (from liquid to solid), it also considers the skin feel (from light to rich) to find the perfect balance.
The Texture & Sensory Compass is an innovative tool that assists in the formulation of natural raw materials. It highlights Berg+Schmidt’s role as a reliable partner in cosmetic formulation and provides guidance in the development of cosmetic products – fully aligned with the premise: “Navigating Through Textures. Guided by Sensory.”
The Compass categorizes products into four galenic forms – milk, lotion, cream, and butter – while going beyond texture alone. It demonstrates how emulsifiers, rheology additives, and emollients can be optimally integrated into formulations to achieve the desired results. Beyond rheological behavior (from liquid to solid), it also considers the skin feel (from light to rich) to find the perfect balance.
Find the Right Formulation for Your Product
With the clear graphic structure of the Texture & Sensory Compass, the relationship between skin feel and rheology becomes easily visible. The coordinates within the compass highlight various parameters that are crucial to the outcome of a new formulation. How does the choice of emulsifier influence the product? How does it interact with stabilizers? And how much of the oil phase is needed to develop a stable but fluid lotion?
As consumers increasingly seek intense skincare experiences, the Compass reveals surprising effects – such as a cream that feels like a light serum once applied. These transformative concepts highlight that innovation often lies in delivering the unexpected.
As consumers increasingly seek intense skincare experiences, the Compass reveals surprising effects – such as a cream that feels like a light serum once applied. These transformative concepts highlight that innovation often lies in delivering the unexpected.
