Berg+Schmidt - Care Ingredients

𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗸𝗮 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗸: 𝗔𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲 - 𝗶𝗻 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿! Annika Groenick started studying chemistry after graduating from high school. However, she soon realized that just studying was not enough and she wanted to get more practical experience. She gained valuable experience in research and development through an internship in the laboratory, where she assisted students with their exam preparation, and later as a member of the quality assurance team. Her career took her to Harke, where she spent eight years in quality management, production planning and customer support from the initial product idea to market readiness. She also managed the plant's compliance with all regulatory requirements and performed safety assessments. During this time, Annika realized that she particularly enjoyed taking care of customers, so from 2018 she has been able to focus more on customers in her work at Brenntag as Business Development Manager. Annika joined Berg+Schmidt in 2021 and started as Technical Sales Manager. In 2022 she took over the responsibility for Business Development in Asia. Variety? No problem! In 2023, Annika moved directly into product management. Her first big challenge? Launching the new BergaSun UV filters. ☀️ A project that involved all departments at Berg+Schmidt and in which she was able to apply all of her professional experience. With her broad perspective and can-do mentality, she always finds it easy to fit in. What does Annika like most about her job? "The combination of networking and my love for chemistry, the opportunity to actively shape the company, exciting international travels and a reliable team that supports each other and is great fun to work with.” Variety is not only a motto in her professional life - Annika is also always on the move in her private life! In 2020 she discovered kitesurfing: "Your mind is freed when the wind and waves demand your full attention.” 🏄♀️🪁 We are incredibly happy to have Annika on our team. We look forward to many more exciting projects with her! #BusinessDevelopment #ProductManagement #UVFilters #Teamwork #CareIngredients #berg+schmidt

𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗕𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘀 𝗘𝗧 𝟮'𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘂𝗺! We are delighted to announce that Dr. Lorena Bechthold, Technical Sales Manager Cosmetics at Berg+Schmidt, will be presenting a groundbreaking workshop at Cosmetorium in Barcelona! Join us to discover BergaMuls ET 2, our innovative natural fiber-based emulsifier that's revolutionizing skin care formulations: Conventional emulsifiers can damage the skin by disrupting its hydrolipidic film, increasing the transepidermal water loss, and allowing pollutants to penetrate. BergaMuls ET 2 offers an innovative, sustainable solution, stabilizing emulsions without harming the skin’s lipid layer. This product consists of different fibers to create emulsions at low shear rates with varied textures, from light cream-gels to rich creams, using the Pickering mechanism. BergaMuls ET 2 is palm- and water-free. In this workshop, we'll demonstrate its use as main emulsifier in a cold-processed o/w body lotion. Don't miss this opportunity to learn about the future of gentle, sustainable emulsifiers. See you in Barcelona and visit us at our partner OXI-MED EXPRES, S.A booth 342! #Cosmetorium #SustainableBeauty #CosmeticInnovation #BergSchmidt #CareIngredients  

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗮: 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲! 🌟 Today we would like to introduce you to Dr. Lorena Bechthold a real asset to our team at Berg+Schmidt! Lorena began her academic journey with a Bachelor's degree in Biopharmaceutical Technology in Giessen, Germany. Driven by the desire to specialise further, she enrolled in the Master's programme in Cosmetic Science at the Universität Hamburg in 2013. During her studies, she worked with Schwarzkopf at Henkel on her master's thesis, delving deep into the fascinating subject of hair movement. This research ignited a passion that led to a four-year PhD journey in collaboration with Henkel and the University of Manchester, investigating how hair ageing affects movement and developing a groundbreaking method to quantify it. Her dedication and innovative research earned her the SEPAWA Young Researchers Award twice 🏆 🏆 - for her Master's thesis in 2016, and for her PhD research in 2019. After graduating, Lorena joined SGS proderm as a Business Development Manager, advising clients on effective study designs for cosmetic products. In 2022 she took on a new challenge as Technical Sales Manager at Berg+Schmidt. She is currently working closely with our R&D department on an exciting project investigating the effects of glycolic acid on hair, laying the groundwork for future hair care initiatives in 2026. What Lorena enjoys most about her job is integrating all her experiences and applying her scientific expertise within our team. This year she even mentored one of our Masters students studying Cosmetic Science in Hamburg, bringing her own academic journey full circle. Outside of work, Lorena has rediscovered her love of playing the harp and has taken up hiking and mountain biking 🚴♀️ since moving to Bavaria this year. We are incredibly lucky to have Lorena's diverse talents and passions contributing to our success at Berg+Schmidt! #CareIngredients #PassionForScience #CosmeticScience  

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗘𝗣𝗔𝗪𝗔 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰! 🎉 Sabrina Paltian's presentation on BergaCare FG Gel was a standout moment, drawing such a crowd that some attendees couldn't even get in! She noted, "With BergaCare FG Gel, we have identified a gap in the market, as the demand in this area was significant. Sabrina highlighted the benefits of oleogels, including the fact that they are free of water, preservatives and emulsifiers, and she also addressed the challenges of measuring the viscosity of thixotropic substances. If you missed the seminar yesterday, don't miss visiting our 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝟰𝟳𝟬 - we're eager to share these insights with you! As we prepare for this evening's event, we look forward to connecting with some amazing customers and partners. #SEPAWACongress2024 #BergSchmidt #CareIngredients #BergaCareFGGel

𝗦𝗮𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗘𝗣𝗔𝗪𝗔 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰! Sabrina Paltian, Senior Application Technologist, will explore the challenges and solutions in developing and measuring the viscosity of natural, transparent oil thickeners. Her presentation will focus on our innovative BergaCare FG Gel, a natural oil thickener for transparent, cold processable systems. The challenge with thixotropy is that the viscosity varies greatly depending on the shear forces applied. "The challenge with oleogels bound with BergaCare FG Gel is that we cannot use a conventional rotational viscometer to measure the viscosity," says Sabrina. The continuous rotation of the measuring spindle in the product exposes it to shear forces that change the viscosity. As a result, reliable measurements are not possible. The development team solved this problem by using an oscillating rheometer, which produces low shear forces and does not significantly affect the viscosity of the product being measured. Sabrina will discuss these and other challenges in oil thickener development in her presentation. If you are attending the SEPAWA Congress don't miss the opportunity to learn more about our developments. Visit us at stand C470 to experience BergaCare FG Gel first hand and talk to our team of experts.

🌟 Trending Concept: The Award-Winning Oil-to-Milk Cleanser! Have you ever tried cleansing with oil? Oil cleansers are a game changer, especially when it comes to removing stubborn makeup, sunscreen, and excess sebum without impacting the skin barrier. The science is simple: like dissolves like. The oils in the cleanser bind with and dissolve impurities, leaving your skin clean without stripping away its natural moisture. Vegetable oils are known to reinforce the skin barrier and help to maintain the skin moist. Surfactants used for facial cleansing should be mild while providing an appealing user experience. We developed the Oil to Milk Cleansing formula with our innovative BergaCare FG Gel oil thickener. This easy to apply formulation not only cleanses, but also transforms from an oil to a milky texture upon contact with water, providing a thorough yet gentle cleanse. This dual cleansing method prepares your skin for a second water-based care step, leaving you with a fresh canvas for effective skin care. And guess what? The innovative Oil to Milk Cleansing formulation recently won the BSB Innovation Award in the "Concept" category! 🏆 Have you formulated an oil cleanser? Share your thoughts below! 👇 #SkincareTrends #OilCleansing #BeautyInnovation #BSBAwards #SkincareRoutine #CareIngredients

Last week we had the pleasure of hosting a workshop in collaboration with our valued partner UNIPEX PART OF BARENTZ. The day was packed full of insights: • Participants took part in hands-on demonstrations of our BergaCare FG Gel, a cold-processable and transparent oil thickener. • Our team shared valuable insights into formulating effective and sustainable cosmetic solutions. Discussions highlighted the importance of combining nature with advanced technologies. Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the success of this workshop! #CareIngredients #Unipex #CosmeticInnovation #Sustainability #Workshop #Networking

𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗺𝗻! We're looking forward to sharing our latest innovations at these upcoming events. Save the dates and booth numbers: 📅 Oct. 16-17 SEPAWA Congress in Berlin We'll have our own booth - come and get inspired at C470! 📅 Oct. 23-24 Cosmetorium in Barcelona Visit us at our partner Oximed's booth 342 and experience our products up close! 📅 Nov. 5th-7th  in-cosmetics Asia in Bangkok Visit us at our booth P40 and take a photo in front of our BergaSun Wall. We look forward to your visit! 📅 Nov. 12th-13th  SCS Formulate We will be at stand 740 with our partner Alfa Chemicals Ltd. Come by, we'd love to meet you! Where will you see us? #Innovations #careingredients #BeautyExpos #Networking #Cosmetorium #sepawacongress #InCosmeticsAsia #scsformulate

Regine Schernewski presented our BergaCare FG Gel in a technical seminar at in-cosmetics Latin America. Thank you for the presentation and for spreading our knowledge in Latin America 🌎

𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗶𝗽: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝘀 What is the secret to behind beautiful hair and healthy skin? Enter the pilosebaceous apparatus, a dynamic trio consisting of the hair follicle, the arrector pili muscle, and the sebaceous gland. The hair, a masterpiece of keratin, is rich in cysteine, which provides covalent cross-links for mechanical stability. The outer cuticle, which is similar to a scale, strengthens and shields the hair shaft. The sebaceous gland plays a key role. It secretes sebum, a complex mixture of triglycerides and fatty acids that coats and lubricates both hair and skin. This, along with a hydrolipidic film formed by sebum, sweat, and keratinized skin cells, creates a natural emulsion on the skin surface, adding another layer to the skin barrier. Now, let's talk about the magic ingredients. GlyAcid®, with its unique properties, closes the cuticle of the hair, providing a smoother surface that retains moisture, shines, and is easier to manage. It also prevents ingrown hair and unclogged pores for a healthy, vibrant look. For the skin, BergaSom, phospholipid complexes from sunflower or soy, act as vital building blocks, fluidizing sebum and maintaining its quality. This dynamic duo not only ensures beautiful hair but also healthy sebum, a key factor in acne prevention. 💁♀️✨ #skinstories #HairAndSkinCare #BeautyScience #NourishFromWithin