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The new solutions for skin care and make up

Article Even though there have hardly been any face-to-face meetings over the past two years, the demands placed on solutions for skin care and make up have continued to change, and contract manufacturers and private labels  have steadily developed new...

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What’s next for plastic packaging?

Sustainable developments | No matter what business you look at, our resources are limited. Of course, this also applies to the packaging area in the cosmetics industry. With plastic packaging in particular, the question of resource-saving techniques...

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Improve recycling systems

Plastics | Recycled materials are playing an increasingly important role for brands and customers alike. Paolo Glerean talks about the possibilities of recycling plastic for the cosmetics industry.

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We need more recyclates

Material | The pressure from consumers but also from politics is increasing: cosmetics brands must find ways to make their plastic packaging more sustainable. But changing virgin material to recycled raw materials poses challenges. Özlem Ece Tugal...

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Noble and ecological accents

Article Sustainable decoration | Appealing packaging with an eye-catcher is needed to draw consumers in at first glance. However, metallic decorations used to require a lot of material. Paolo Grasso presents a new technology that offers great potential for...

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Inner values matter

Article When it comes to optimal use of airless systems, it is not only the technology itself that plays a role, but also the inside. Marco Costatino knows how important the filling and the formulation are.

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Exciting evolution

Article The packaging of a cosmetic product has the task of protecting its content, while also making it available to the consumer. Airless systems combine safety and, at the same time, convenient delivery of the product. Anne-Laure Khouri explains the...

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Protecting resources

Article One way to develop sustainable packaging can be to do without fossil raw materials. Ines Kandel and Mark Vester report on the development of a sustainable alternative to conventional virgin plastic.

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Truly sustainable?

Article Sustainable packaging should be as environmentally friendly as possible and may be made of recycled material. But how sustainable are the supposedly ecological forms of packaging? Malgorzata Chomiuk takes a critical look at a few raw materials and...

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The basic idea of sustainability

Article If a company wants to practice sustainability in its entirety, all aspects must be included, from the supply chain through production and sales to the employees. Tim Eaves knows what is important and shares his experiences.

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Colourful variety

Article Glass is not a new material, but it is a well-established one in the field of cosmetic packaging. In this interview, Silvia Klein reveals what the current status is, and which new trends can be recognised.

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Form and function

Article The coronavirus crisis will not stop at cosmetic packaging. Read how this could change in the future.

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Only one

Article Eyeshadow palettes require complex interaction and the combination of various elements. Jean Paul Corbeil talks about the latest development, which provides a greater recyclability using just one material.

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Catching more attention

Article They should be eye-catching and encourage customers to buy the products. But at the same time, the demand for sustainability in large sales displays is increasing. Jakob Rinninger shows how this can be implemented in both the premium and the mass...

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Sustainable advancement in plastics

Article Sustainably produced plastics combine the many advantages of conventional plastic with the possibility of producing in an environmentally and resource-friendly manner. Polymer granules obtained from natural materials can make a major contribution...

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The beauty of cartonboard

Article It is well known that paper and cardboard are very sustainable packaging materials that have the best-functioning recycling loop. There are also many new developments in the cosmetics industry for high-quality, functional, and visually appealing...

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Improving the carbon footprint

Article With further sustainable developments it is possible to reduce the negative impact of cosmetics packaging on the environment. Lighter packaging, recyclable or recycled raw materials and disclosure of life cycle assessments (LCAs) can achieve a lot...

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The challenge of recyclability

Article Experts continue warning us of the dangers threatening the planet. Governments, businesses, and individuals alike have become aware of the need to reduce waste. But where should they start? What are the main challenges? Are recycling solutions...

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Status quo: Refillable solutions

Article Can you save resources by using refillable packaging in the cosmetics industry? J. K. Hwang and Theo Kim provide an insight into their current status and where there is still development potential.

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For liquids too

Article Paper packaging is considered ecological and sustainable. But limits were reached quickly with viscous or liquid cosmetic products. A newly developed form of pods shows innovative ways to significantly reduce the use of plastic here.

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Cleaning validation

Article Safe cosmetics that are not harmful to health are a must. Avoiding possible residues and contaminants in products is of central importance. The process of cleaning validation is an important element and is explained in more detail by Dr Bernhard...

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Modern packaging classic

Article Sustainable, safe, and easy to use – these are the requirements that the cosmetics market will place on the packaging of the future. Gregor Spengler and Jörg Schäfer explain where aluminium should be classified as a packaging material in this...

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Digital Printing

Article Special editions are very popular not only as gifts. However, due to the relatively small editions, a multi-coloured design is often associated with high costs. The technology of digital heat transfer printing can make the design of smaller batches...

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The challenge of eco-design

Article Anyone who focuses on sustainability when it comes to cosmetic packaging should not be satisfied with using outer packaging made from recycled paper. It goes much deeper in detail. Malgorzata Chomiuk explains what is involved in eco-design and what...

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