Article Since customers like to use products that are easy to use but have a variety of effects, the market for multifunctional active ingredients is growing more and more. Protection and care are also increasingly in demand when it comes to sun protection....
Article The demand is great and continues to grow – but what is really behind the label? In fact, the ideas of clean cosmetics are of a different nature. Dr Barbara Olioso knows how important a clear definition would be and in which direction the trend is...
Article Sustainability has become an integral part of the cosmetics industry. One of the manifestations of this development is the rising number of sustainability schemes and ethical labels. Amarjit Sahota gives an overview of the ethical labelling trend in...
Article The coronavirus pandemic has left its mark in the beauty industry. Many companies have adapted to the changed conditions – be it by compensating for temporarily lost business sectors or by adapting to the new needs of customers. Dr Phillippe Ch....
Article Many companies claim to be working on the environmental friendliness of their products. But how can the industry as a whole become more sustainable? Olivia Hagan looks at different aspects and shows what the current state of affairs is.
Article Risk assessments consider end use exposure but may not consider other stages of the product life cycle. Chemical hazard assessments provide a standard to compare human and enivronmental impacts. Chemicals with lower ineherent hazard will generally...
Article Due to the EU-wide plastic levy, member states must pay a fee for non-recycled plastic waste. How the individual countries allocate these costs to the market participants varies greatly. Here you will find an overview of the status.
Article The trend for products with dermocosmetic properties is gaining momentum in the cosmetics industry. But what exactly is behind it? Why are these products so popular among consumers? Lucilene Veira Nunes shares her insights about the available...
Article Since demands, legal requirements and customer wishes are constantly evolving for sun care products, continuous development is essential. Stanislaw Krus talks about the latest knowledge, safety, and quality standards.
Survey | The coronavirus pandemic has driven digitalisation forward. Formulators can count on ever more extensive digital support from raw material suppliers. Existing tools and their functions were expanded. A short survey shows a few examples of...
Article Powered by an incredible consumer demand, the term “clean” is conquering the global beauty industry at an astonishing pace. Dagmar Chlosta knows why clean cosmetics is so popular and where the origins were.
Article With the onset of the Coronavirus pandemic, the need for hand sanitiser has increased rapidly and sharply. Manufacturers of cosmetics were asked to make their production capacities and know-how available. However, there are some important points that...
Article Social media can be a blessing and a curse on a brand’s image. Mojgan Moddaresi knows how companies can prevent false claims from spreading on the Internet.
Article When it comes to “no water” products, most consumers first think of soap bars. But there are many other forms of dosage forms with an exciting feel and interesting effects. Dr Elisabeth Streefland talks about a kind of sand that can be used for...
Article Acting completely sustainably as a company is a noble goal that involves immense efforts. In practical implementation, this requires many individual steps that ultimately lead to the goal in the long term. Gaelle Bathany reports on the path they have...
Article Quality control is especially important in manufacturing companies. But what exactly does this entail and what are the effects of individual measures? Laura Polo knows the answers.
Article Social media has played a major role in the marketing of brands and products for a while. But what about influencers? Eric Dahan knows the potential and limitations that exist here for the beauty industry.
Article For many consumers, the first grey hairs are the starting point for the use of anti-ageing products. Even in hair care there is an opportunity to stop and even reverse the signs of ageing with the right active ingredients. Petra Schlegel presents...
Article Since natural ingredients such as apricot kernel oil can be produced with high quality and at the same time sustainably, partnerships with local experts are essential. Ralf Kunert reveals what this connection can do.
Article While the past year has tested the beauty industry, the push for sustainable solutions continues to drive market innovation. Sasha Calder shares how the beauty industry is bouncing back to create more sustainable products and resilient communities in...
Article The fragrance of a cosmetic product is not just a distinguishing feature of a brand or a line. Especially with the younger generations, who have not been loyal to the brand for long, it is an important purchase criterion. Sylvain Massé reports on the...
Article In the last few months there has been a strong desire for cosmetic products that should not only care for the skin, but also increase well-being. Anne Charpentier explains how the demands have changed in 2020 and how their effects on well-being can...
Article On 1st May, a new regulation for the placing of cosmetic products on the market came into force in China. The Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation (CSAR) is not only the strictest regulation in China to date, but also provides for a...
Article Well-being is a strong innovation driver for the cosmetic industry. In addition, the population is ageing. So, there is an increasing demand in specific active ingredients targeting the group of Silver Agers. Petra Schlegel presents the results of...
The company unveils its latest innovation: the “Multicolour Edition”. This revolutionary advancement comprises nine newly developed colour...
As part of the companies strategic plan to expand their global presence, Provital announced the launch of their new subsidiary, Provital USA, serving...
The ECO Group and JM Nature GmbH with its popular natural cosmetics brand Ben&Anna will be going down the same path in future. The strategic...
From 1st October 2023, Nobilis Group GmbH will be the new and exclusive distribution partner for the luxury niche brands of Cereria Terenzi Evelino...
ENGIE Spain and Kao Corporation SAU have signed an agreement for the construction, commissioning, operation and maintenance for 15 years of a new...
Symrise continued on its growth path in the first half of 2023 and achieved an increase in sales of 6.8% to € 2,414 million (H1 2022: €2,260...
Confirming its expertise in anti-aging active ingredients, Seppic completes its offer for mature skin with a new biomimetic anti-sagging ingredient:...
In response to the growing demand for αalpha-bisabolol, Aneco is pleased to launch BioSyn-Bisabolol now, a sustainable product produced through...
The Nordic brand has chosen Cosmogen’s patented Tense tube for its hybrid concealer Lumene, Invisible Illumination, Serum in Concealer. This...
Lip Perfector by Clarins goes ultra soft with packaging from Cosmogen: The ultra-soft flocked and beveled applicator of the Cosmogen’s D16 tube...