Article Medicinal plants are an important ingredient for skin care. The following plants were chosen for Weleda’s Skin Food series one century ago: marigold (Calendula officinalis), camomile (Chamomilla recutita), wild pansy (Viola tricolor), and rosemary...
Article For a long time, fine fragrance houses have stuck to the same delivery methods: Fragrance-oil mixed with ethanol. This is likely to change in the future. New innovative encapsulation technology makes it possible to develop ethanol-free perfumes that...
Article In the ever-evolving cosmetic landscape, one ingredient has steadily gained prominence for its nourishing benefits and naturalness: shea butter. However, ethical sourcing of shea remains a challenge as millions of African women and their families...
Article Structured triacylglycerols (TAGs) that are organic-certified present a broad range of new applications for the development and formulation of natural cosmetics. Nutriswiss AG, a Swiss company that specialises in the sourcing and processing of...
Article In the field of skincare research, there’s been a resurgence of interest in european balneology, particularly as it relates to therapeutic peat baths. Drawing on ancient traditions, european balneology harnesses the healing powers of natural remedies...
Article The last few years (particularly after Covid) have brought important changes in the attitude of people in Western countries. We have witnessed a marked increase in the importance attributed to human and interpersonal relationships: in practice, the...
Article Consumers today are keen to know where their cosmetic products are coming from and what they contain. Topics like transparency, traceability and sustainable sourcing become increasingly important. Peter Weinert, Vice President Business Management of...
Article Schubert develops a compact filling system with cobots for cosmetics manufacturer Börlind. All process steps, from setting up the containers to filling and capping, take place fully automatically and with a high degree of flexibility in an...
Article Monodose packaging is subtly influencing the future of the personal care industry in a time of growing environmental consciousness, hygienic concerns, and a consumer-driven need for products that are convenient to carry.
Article For most men today, skincare is as natural as daily washing. While cosmetic care used to be considered unmanly, today there is fortunately a “cosmetic emancipation” of men. Nevertheless, some myths still persist. Find out what’s really true about...
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...
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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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.
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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.
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.
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...
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...
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 –...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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
Last year at Cosmopack Asia, SEA Vision together with Marchesini Group beauty won an award in the category “Innovation Technology” for its a-eye...
The company presents PhytoSolve Astaxanthin, an innovative, natural active for antioxidant protection and anti-aging formulations. It offers a...
Roquette Beauté, introduces its new ingredient, Beauté by Roquette ST 320, INCI Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, to the cosmetics market. With...
The company’s unveils Illuminyl 388, a biotech-enhanced molecule designed throughcell-free glycosylation to address the challenges of skin...
The versatile Sisterna Sucrose Ester Emulsifiers are applicable in many different types of cosmetic formulations, resulting in unique textures in...
The company unveils Scalpist-Senso, an active ingredient designed for sensitive-oily scalp. Its novel approach aims to alleviate scalp discomfort...
At its meeting, the Supervisory Board appointed Dr Jean-Yves Parisot, member of the Executive Board and responsible for the Taste, Nutrition &...
Pure Trade strengthens its position in the primary packaging market with the arrival of Dino Chan, as Senior Manager of Product Compliance. Dino Chan...
Nobilis is pleased to announce that Matthias Mennekes will take over the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Managing Director as of ...
With effect from 1st February 2024, Dr Matthias Lergenmüller will join the management of Dreiturm GmbH as Chief Representative. He will manage...