Sederma

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

Eurofragance

Eurofragance, the Spanish multinational headquartered in Barcelona, has been awarded an EcoVadis Gold Medal in recognition for its sustainability efforts. Since  receiving an EcoVadis Silver Medal in 2109, the fragrance manufacturer has accelerated its push towards greater sustainability. The company’s local and international efforts and ensuing positive results are published in the fragrance house’s annual Sustainability Report.

IFF

In late April 2023, IFF (International Flavors and Fragrances) announced the promotion of its creative director of Fine Fragrance, Trudi Loren to vice president, Global Innovation, Creation and Design, Fine Fragrance. In her new role, Loren will take the helm of the creative and innovation teams of the Fine Fragrance business unit globally, to advance … Read more

Symrise

At its meeting on 9th May, 2023, the Supervisory Board of Symrise AG prematurely extended the contract of Chief Financial Officer Olaf Klinger. With his extensive expertise and years of experience, Klinger will lead Symrise’s finance department for another four years until January 2028. www.symrise.com

Lipoid Kosmetik

Lipoid Kosmetik is successful once more at the 21th annual BSB Innovation Awards in 2023. t in the category “Cosmetics/Raw Material/Actives” the company’s new  ingredient ‘Amaretine’ was awarded the 1st prize. And in the category of “Natural Products/Raw Material/Actives” the activity-proven and traceable extract  ‘Mountain Tea Pro’ won the 1st prize as well. www.lipoid-kosmetik.com 

Symrise

The European BSB Innovation Awards 2023 have honored Symrise Cosmetic Ingredients with three awards in different categories. A first prize went to ‘SymProt’in Oat’ in the “Natural Products/Raw Materials/Actives” category. SymEffect UV’ took second place in the category “Cosmetics/Raw Materials/Functionality and Recipients.” And finally, ‘Supervisome EPH’ received the award as the third winner in the … Read more

Seppic

The Sensory Award at In-Cosmetics Global recognizes innovative formulas and textures presented at the show’s Sensory Bar. At the awards ceremony on Tuesday evening, Seppic won the Bronze Sensory Award for its Symphonic Feelings formula.  Symphonic feelings is a face cream inspired by classical music, a real sensory symphony. A study highlighted and characterized indeed … Read more

B Corp Beauty

The B Corp Beauty Coalition launches its B Beauty Navigator to help companies and citizens make more sustainable choices by sharing best practices and useful information on the performance and sustainability of packaging, greener logistics and supply chain engagement and ingredient sourcing practices. Sharing best practice and guidance in key operational areas of ingredient sourcing, … Read more

CosmeticBusiness 2023

Inspiration and new ideas for the cosmetics industryFrom ingredients and private label production to filling and packaging machines as well as the full range of packaging, CosmeticBusiness offers all the building blocks of cosmetics production and packaging in one location. At Cosme­ticBusiness, more than 300 exhibitors and represented companies from over 20 countries will be showcasing their expertise across more than 11,000 m² of exhibition space. Additional features such as the Spotlight novelty show, the tried and tested theme routes and a varied conference programme round off the event.

Eco-friendly innovations

Cosmoprof/Cosmopack 2022 in Asia is an indispensable platform for anyone working in the cosmetics industry, according to company founder and CEO Christian Baumann. Cosmetics companies from all over the world present themselves and their new developments on a large trade fair platform. Find out what the current trend topics in the industry are and what problems new developments often face.

Constantia flexibles

The producer of flexible packaging signed a joint venture (JV) agreement for its Indian business and operations with Premji Invest and SB Packagings. The combination will help the company to achieve its ambition to grow further and create value in the Indian market. With the new partners, it is able to strengthen its business in … Read more

Eurofragance

The fragrance house has acquired its longstanding business partner 
PT Euronindo Fragrance in Indonesia. This strategic acquisition reinforces the Spanish multinational’s presence in the Asia Pacific region. Unto itself, Indonesia’s dynamic economy and youthful population is the largest economy in Southeast Asia and represents important growth potential for Eurofragance.

Clariant

The company is set to expand its Care Chemicals facility in Daya Bay, Huizhou, China, to boost its support for pharmaceutical, personal care, home care, and industrial application customers. The investment will see capacity increases for existing products as well as the introduction of new products. By successfully obtaining the drug GMP certificate, the site … Read more

Marchesini Group Beauty at Cosmopack 2023

In 2023 Marchesini Group Beauty will again be exhibiting at Cosmopack (Bologna, 16-18 March), the hub of mechanical technologies for the cosmetics industry, which this year, in synergy with the Cosmoprof show, is forecast to return to pre-pandemic visitor and interaction levels. The Marchesini Group Beauty stand A/9PK (hall 19PK) at Cosmopack will show 22 machines: … Read more

Tax Measures for Tackling the Increasing Energy Prices

As a result of the Russian war in Ukraine, energy prices have skyrocketed to unimaginable heights. With extensive energy cost relief packages, national governments are trying to mitigate the dramatic effects on their economies and private households. For companies, there is a need for action on various fronts. These measures apply in Germany, Poland, and the UK, for example.

Smart devices

New technologies | The call for personalised products is getting louder – also in the cosmetics industry. This is not only about the cosmetic formulations that are applied to the skin, but about devices to help analyse, compose, and formulate individualised products. Patrick Williams knows the market and what the devices need to be able to do

Focus on raw materials

Packaging | If you want to produce in a climate-neutral way, you must make some efforts. Dagmar Chlosta talks about concrete measures and why plastic is nevertheless not (yet) indispensable.

Tracing against counterfeiting

Product safety | Counterfeit products are a major problem worldwide – also in the cosmetics industry. Benedetta Suardi knows what effects product piracy has on everyone involved in the market and how to counter it as a manufacturer or brand.

50 years IMPAG Germany

IMPAG is looking forward to welcoming you at the SEPAWA Congress in Berlin. It will be the first time in three years and a good occasion to celebrate IMPAG Germany’s 50th anniversary. In addition to the presentation of its very diverse portfolio for active ingredients and functionals, the IMPAG Group will present many trend topics … Read more

Flexible production solutions

Facilities | Environmentally friendly slogans or an animal welfare seal have not been enough for a long time. In the cosmetics industry, sustainable packaging is also playing an increasingly vital role. Daniel Traub explains how consumer demands and market challenges can be met, as well as the requirements of recyclers.