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Small changes, big effects

Article A luxurious new perfume, radiant makeup or the high-quality body cream – they all require packaging. Not only to keep them safe on their way to the store or the customer’s home, but also to sell the brand and the product’s USP. But not all packages...

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Experiencing the whole industry

Article Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna is celebrating its 55th edition with extremely positive results. Over 3,000 companies from all over the world have already confirmed their presence, and the exhibition area is sold out. 

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New toothpaste regulations

Article Toothpaste is a fast-moving consumer good for maintaining oral health. The Chinese government has been dedicated to enhancing supervision and management of this category while continuously improving relevant policies.

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A big win

Article In a world where sustainability is no longer a choice but a necessity, the cosmetic industry is looking for new solutions. A standout hero in this eco-friendly transition is mycelium packaging by Grown bio – a big win for both the planet and beauty...

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International launches

Article Suncare innovation remains focused on providing multifaceted and superior protection and skincare benefits. This month Mintel looks into the newest trends for suncare products.

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UV-filters in cosmetic products

Article In cooperation with the Vienna University of Technology (TU WIEN), Lignovations GmbH has demonstrated that refining bulk lignin into Colloidal Lignin Particles (CLPs) yields a cosmetics-grade multifunctional that can boost the in-vivo SPF of sun...

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Azelaic acid in sun care products

News Azelaic Acid, a dicarboxylic acid, thanks to its antibacterial, antioxidant, keratolytic and comedolytic activity, is gaining more and more popularity every day in the skincare sector. Azelaic acid is a naturally occurring C9 dicarboxylic acid...

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All about ingredients

Article The Ingredients Zone is a special area dedicated to raw materials, ingredients and fragrances, created to integrate and complete the showcase of the entire cosmetics industry supply chain on-site at Cosmopack Bologna from 21st - 23rd March. Some of...

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Paving the way for eco-friendly suncare

Article When criteria for the EU Ecolabel scheme were reviewed in October 2021, a new classification for “leave-on products” was introduced. This means that finished suncare products can now be registered under the label.

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Powder SPF in-vitro method

Article The market for sun care products is expanding quickly as people are becoming progressively aware of the need for protecting their skin from UV rays. Today’s consumers are looking for effective protection from sun damage and unique formulations and...

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Mineral sun care emulsions

Article With the growing awareness of the importance of sun protection, the requirements for sun care products are growing as well. Sophie Rübel, Technical Marketing Lead at Croda GmbH, is on the trail of stable sun care emulsions with mineral UV filters.

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Wall thickness measurement

Article The new device allows simple measurement of the wall thickness of cosmetic containers made of a huge range of materials – indispensable for production without loss of quality.

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2024: A year of sustainability

Article One of the most prominent trends in the cosmetics industry is undoubtedly sustainability. It’s no longer a buzzword or a ‘nice to have’, it’s an essential. Roziani Zulkifli, Event Director at in-cosmetics Global, talks about the necessity to approach...

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Finding the balance

Article Sun protection is a fundamental aspect of maintaining skin health. Formulators face the challenge of maintaining product efficacy without compromising on sensory qualities and consumer appeal. They must strike the delicate balance between protective...

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Lipids: Oils, esters and silicones

Article Oils, esters and silicones make up an important part of most cosmetic formulas, being one of the main contributors to how a cosmetic product feels and spreads on the skin. They can also impact the longevity of the feeling on the skin or the hair –...

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New and exciting

Article Cosmoprof North America, the leading B2B beauty trade show, announces the commencement of its Miami Edition, heralding a new chapter in the beauty industry. The show takes place from 23rd to 25th January 2024 at the Miami Beach Convention Center.

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A great experience

Article The 2024 edition of Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna, from 21st to 24th March, is set to be an unmissable experience for suppliers, manufacturers, brand owners, buyers, distributors, retailers, and operators interested in new solutions for their business...

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Online commerce and counterfeits

Article The online market for counterfeit skin creams and perfumes is growing rapidly. Companies whose products flood the internet as plagiarism lose reputation, customer trust and sales. In the coming months they will have to adapt to new distribution...

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Global consumer trends

Article Market research company Euromonitor International has released one of its most popular reports called Global Consumer Trends, which looks at trends that will shape consumer markets in 2024 and beyond. Here are the three most important implications...

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Monomaterial magic

Article Sustainable packaging is increasingly in demand. While monomaterial solutions and less material are sustainable, they are difficult to implement in practice. Packaging made from mycelium could be the solution to that problem.

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Beauty in mind with Antonia Benvegnù

Article "Every action has an equal and opposite reaction”: I believe this statement of Isaac Newton does not apply only to science and physics, but to all things in nature, in our lives, and in business. In the cosmetics industry, today more than ever this...

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Choose reuse

Article In e-commerce, consumers research and compare products intensively and identify with the product they buy, especially in the premium and natural cosmetics segment. If the carefully selected products arrive in non-sustainable or oversized packaging...

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International launches

Article According to Mintel Leap, Mintel’s generative AI tool, some of the more interesting new anti-aeging trends focus on the ‘skinification’ of makeup, with an emphasis on incorporating skincare benefits into makeup products. Anti-ageing makeup is leading...

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Health-span beauty

Article Aging, or rather anti-aging, has been a star category in the beauty industry for decades. But a societal move towards self-acceptance is on the rise. Beautystreams, the global beauty industry reference, shares insights into the impact of longevity on...

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Facial care & colour cosmetics

Article Trends in colour cosmetics and facial care are changing rapidly. While a few years ago make up with high coverage and bolder colour were requested, nourishing and even rejuvenating effects in addition to softer colours are very popular. We present a...

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Trends in 2024

Article 2023 has shown us a lot of new products, new movements, new innovations. What’s here to stay? What will grow in the coming months and most importantly: Which new developments should we watch out for? Here are a few more opinions straight from the...

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Healthy aging

Article In modern cosmetics, the focus is no longer on stopping skin aging, but on skin health. Dr Meike Streker explains what measures can be taken to maintain skin quality for as long as possible.

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Synergistic fibre blends

Article To develop natural cosmetic emulsion products, formulators can choose from a broad range of emulsifiers. The existing emulsifiers are well-known to the market, are usually easily available and offer typical textures that consumers and formulators are...

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New values in hair care

Article Consumer values are evolving rapidly, expanding their expectations beyond safety, sustainability, and transparency to include a focus on individuals. Beauty brands are now expected to provide safe cosmetic products with strong performance and...

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The effects of the blue rose

Article Research on skin and scalp flora in relation to diseases such as atopic dermatitis, dandruff, and alopecia areata is increasing. Tribeauté has developed an extract of Blue Rose flowers as a cosmetic ingredient to prevent such diseases and support...

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Think sustainable

Article Sustainability is now an integral part of the beauty industry. Cosmetic brands, ingredient suppliers, packaging firms, and retailers are all looking at various ways to become more sustainable. 
It is now common for operators to use language like net...

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Fast-tracking new products

Article Beauty and personal care brands understand the value of monitoring and horizon scanning when it comes to pinpointing future trends and customer behaviors. This is particularly evident when we look back at recent years and their fundamental impact on...

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Ready for tomorrow

Article The topic of sustainability is booming – in almost all areas of our lives. In times when climate change is no longer just a hypothetical threat for people all over the world but is becoming more and more tangible, a sustainability policy for...

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Futuristic outlook

Article Mintel has identified three beauty trends that we think are particularly interesting for beauty and personal care (BPC) brands to pay attention to – now and in the future. These trends are created to help guide BPC brands alongside shifts in...

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All about ingredients

Article For the second time the Ingredient Zone will be at Cosmopack Worldwide Bologna from 21th to 23th March. In 2024 the dedicated display area will grow, giving the segment even more visibility and exposure.

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Focusing on cosmetics

Article From 16th to 17th January the Espace Champarret in Paris will welcome the 16th edition of Cosmet’Agora, organised by the French Society of Cosmetology. For two days, professionals take their time to present their innovations and showcase their...

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Spotlight on future packaging

Article Paris Packaging Week, the award-winning premier live event for the cosmetics packaging market, is set to offer the biggest and best visitor experience yet at its upcoming 2024 show on 17th to 18th January at the Paris Expo Portes de Versailles

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Honouring innovation

Article Without innovation and outstanding ideas, the beauty industry wouldn’t be as diverse as it is 
today. At Cosmopack Asia in Hong Kong the excellence of the beauty industry in the Asia-Pacific region has been rewarded: The winners of the Cosmopack Asia...

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Going green

Article Bakuchiol, being a plant-based extract, is seen as a sustainable ­alternative to synthetic retinol. To use its full potential however it needs a delivery system, that allows the active molecule to penetrate in sufficient quantities through the ...

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Ecologically responsible formulations

Article Terms such as ‘sustainable’, ‘natural’ and ‘green washing’ are brandished about all too often 
these days; yet consumers want cosmetic products from companies who show they care about the ­environment, the community, and even align with their...

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Sustainable consumption (Part 2)

Article Studies show that the idea of sustainability has arrived in the minds of consumers. 
However, it often is not easy for companies and consumers to ­implement the standards. 
Both companies and consumers focus first on waste avoidance and recycling....

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The protective role of vitamins

Article The visible impact of reduced hair density, in the form of thinning or loss of hair, is a significant consumer concern in the world of hair and scalp care and can be particularly distressing 
for affected individuals. A mix of different vitamins...

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Certifications in the cosmetics industry

Article Certifications are one possible way to check a brands standards. Dr Barbara Olioso, the Green Chemist, talks about the importance of these certifications and how they influence 
the consumers.

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Cosmetic Product or not?

Article For some products, the definition is pretty clear: they are easily identified as cosmetic products. But in some cases, a definite classification is a lot harder. Christina Klima from Lemikos takes a closer look at the so called borderline products in...

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Reducing CO2 Emissions

Article It’s highly functional, visibly stunning and eco-friendly: packaging made out of mycelium is a great way to show how effective sustainable packaging can be. With the amount of CO2 that is saved during the growing process, it plays a huge role in...

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Fragrances in personal care

Article Fragrances play an important role for customers when buying a product. Certain scents might make a product a lot more attractive, others might be a reason to decide against buying it. Emma 
Vincent and Lee Howes of Lush talk about the role of...

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The Basics of Aroma principles

Article Fragrances and essential oils can be skin irritants, particularly for babies, children and those with sensitive skin. So why bother using fragrances or 
essential oils in your cosmetic formula? And just what is the difference anyway?

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