International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
Especially in times of holistic beauty and wellbeing approaches, a intensive treatment, mask or peeling can be a special spa moment outside of the daily routine. It can bring positive effects – not only for your skin but mind too! Here you will find a selection of formulations and ingredient suppliers that compactly reflects the latest trends.
Cleansing the skin is one of the most important steps in our daily routine. In order for our skin to stay healthy and glowy, it needs to be freed of make-up remains, dirt particles and enviromental influences. Here we present a selection of formulations and ingredient suppliers that reflect the latest developments.
The BSB Environment Awards 2023 honoured Symrise twice in the Environment category: The company took first place in both the “Processes” category and the “Functionals & Recipients” category. The winner was the “SymFrequency” collection with ingredients obtained from apple and pomegranate using sustainable extraction technology. The “Upcycled Oils” collection with apple, elderberry and papaya oil … Read more
Gerresheimer has been awarded Gold status by the ratings agency EcoVadis. EcoVadis assesses the performance of businesses on environmental, labor and human rights, ethical, and sustainable procurement criteria. Gerresheimer earned a spot in the top 5% of all companies assessed by EcoVadis and the top 1% of the the industry, and improved its score to … Read more
The winners of this year’s Sustainable Beauty Awards (www.sustainablebeautyawards.com) were announced at a dedicated awards reception in Paris. Attended by about 120 executives, the awards reception gave recognition to operators who are pushing the boundaries of sustainability in the beauty industry. The winners have been selected by a judging panel from a natural food retailer, … Read more
The company is among the winners for the second time of the sixth edition of the Best Managed Companies Award, the prize for Made in Italy entrepreneurial excellence promoted by Deloitte Private, with the participation of LTIS Graduate School of Sustainable Management of the Università Cattolica of Milan, ELITE-Euronext Group and Piccola Industria of Confindustria. www.roelmihpc.com
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 selection of formulations and ingredients suppliers that provide an insight into some of the latest innovations on the market.
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.
Staying one step ahead of beauty hypes can put a brand into a leading position. Frank Theobald, Managing Partner of the Retailsolutions AG, gives tipps on how to stay ahead.
Evonik has acquired Novachem, an Argentinian sustainable cosmetic actives innovator. Novachem offers a strong, innovative portfolio of biotechnological, natural and sustainable cosmetic active ingredients with scientifically proven claims that will boost Evonik’s portfolio of System Solutions. The company is based in Buenos Aires in Argentina and has 20 employees. Signing and closing took place on … Read more
Codif Technologie Naturelle (CTN) solution to gravity comes from a plant that grows out of the ground and rises more than 2m towards the sky. This plant is the Isodon japonicus also called Enmei-so, meaning “the plant that prolongs life”. Inspired by this plant, CTN obtains an anti-gravity active ingredient, J-DERMIST, which stimulates the synthesis … Read more
With immediate effect, Nobilis Group GmbH will take over the exclusive distribution partnership for the fragrances of the Brunello Cucinelli brand. Brunello Cucinelli once again complements the Nobilis portfolio with a renowned brand from and fashion sector from the house of EuroItalia. www.nobilis-group.com
Since alterations in our circadian biorhythm can affect the skin’s physiological metabolism, leading to signs of skin fatigue and aging, Provital presents Circanblue: a natural biotech ingredient that truly ‘resets’ the paradigm of the effects of digital stress on the skin to achieve an integrated well-aging. Circanblue is a biotechnological cosmetic ingredient obtained via a … Read more
PhytAura has been developed with Croda China team to address sensitive skin, by soothing the skin quickly, maintaining hydration and strengthening the skin barrier, from natural and effective raw materials, inspired from Chinese Traditional Medicine. It is a combination of botanical extracts, designed to stimulate the body’s own restorative mechanisms, thanks to the synergy of … Read more
The company is pleased to announce the successful completion of its acquisition of Drukpol Flexo, a renowned packaging company based in Poland. Drukpol Flexo, known for its exceptional printing and converting capabilities, has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality packaging solutions in the food and HPC markets for local and international customers. The acquisition … Read more
The company won a prestigious Gold Award for its Goodloop refillable jar concept at the 2023 German Innovation Awards, presented by the German Design Council. The German Innovation Award recognizes products, technologies, and services that break new ground and offer solutions that shape the future, provide added value for users, and may also have a … Read more
The company pursues a strategic approach to promoting innovation culture. In this context, there is an important milestone for the company as of 1 July: the founding of a Joint Innovation Lab with the German Cancer Research Centre (DKFZ). The motto of the scientists working together at Beiersdorf and the DKFZ is: “Rejuvenate skin – … Read more
BASF Personal Care is releasing a revised version of its active ingredient Laricyl® that features a more sustainable cultivation of the raw material while offering proven enhanced efficacy. For 20 years, Laricyl, an extract from the Fomes officinalis mushroom, has been a tried-and-tested component of BASF’s portfolio of cosmetic active ingredients for pore refinement. In … Read more
The company is inaugurating the expansion of its Innovation Campus Shanghai, China, consisting of two new research and development (R&D) buildings. The company has invested a total of €280 million since 2012 to its Innovation Campus Shanghai, thus enhancing its innovation capabilities and better support its customers in China and across Asia. The Innovation Campus … Read more
The company’ introduces the first active ingredient addressing both dark and white pigment disorders for an even complexion and sun capital preservation, Mel[o]stem also contributes to environment preservation. The adaptive ingredient offers a holistic approach ensuring proper protective function of the melanocyte, with an expert-measured 64 % improvement of complexion evenness vs placebo (clinical study). … Read more