Dr. Karl Lintner (Kal’Idees): A life for peptides
Dr. Karl Lintner, Consultant at Kal’Ideés and winner of the In-Cosmetics Lifetime Achievement Award talks about his major achievements in his professional life.
Companies
Cosmetic packaging: Need for green overhaul?
Cosmetic companies are making slow progress in reducing their packaging footprints. Although the cosmetics industry has become preoccupied with green initiatives, few steps have been made to tackle the environmental impact of packaging. Organic Monitor research finds most developments are occurring in ecodesign, with many brands reducing packaging materials by changing design structures. The Brazilian … Read more
Nomen-Studie: Parfumnamen spielen mit Sehnsüchten
Mit immer auffälligeren, längeren Markennamen werben Parfumhersteller um die Aufmerksamkeit der Verbraucher. Die Markenstorys drehen sich um Provokation, Erotik und Exotik. Das zeigt die Düsseldorfer Namensagentur Nomen in ihrer aktuellen Parfumnamenstudie. Wer sich für eine Parfummarke entscheidet, tut dies nicht nur wegen des Duftes. „Es geht darum, Träume auszuleben und die eigene Individualität zu betonen“, … Read more
LUM GmbH: Call for application for Young Scientist Award 2014
Particle, Dispersion Characterization and Material Testing: LUM will award the Young Scientist Award during the International Workshop Dispersion Analysis and Material Testing 2014 in Berlin LUM GmbH is market leader in analytical instruments for direct and accelerated characterization of dispersions and particles. With the addition of another new instrument line, users can now characterize entire … Read more
L’Oréal plans acquisition of Magic Holdings in China
L’Oréal and Magic Holdings International Limited have issued a “joint announcement” regarding L’Oréal’s proposal to acquire all of the shares of Magic Holdings International Limited. The proposed price is 6,30 HK dollars per share. L’Oréal’s proposal is supported by Magic’s Board of Directors. Six key shareholders, representing 62,3% of the company’s equity, are already committed … Read more
Amway establishes Asia Beauty Innovation Center in Korea
Amway plans to establish an Asia Beauty Innovation Center in Seoul, South Korea, underscoring an increased global investment in research and development (R&D) and marketing strategies in China and southeast Asia. An extension of the company’s Growth Through Innovation business strategy, the center’s work is designed to bolster the position of Artistry, the prestige beauty … Read more
Euromonitor: Men’s skin care booming in South Korea
Men’s skin care in South Korea boasted the largest market size globally in 2012, and per capita spending for in the country will remain atop all other countries for the next five years. Men in South Korea are willing to invest in fashion and beauty products, and their willingness is affirmed by marketing messages from … Read more
Courage + Khazaka: Geräte auf Weltraummission
Die C+K Geräte Corneometer, Tewameter und Visioscan wurden nun schon zum zweiten Mal im Labor der ISS (International Space Station) installiert. Das Experiment SKIN B hat im Juni begonnen und wird vom ESA Astronauten Luca Parmitano durchgeführt, der am 29. Mai 2013 mit der Sojus Rakete ins All geflogen ist. Die Hautelastizität wurde vor dem … Read more
Symrise’s Scent & Care division achieves sales increase of 12,5 % at local currency
The Scent & Care division expanded its business in every region and boosted its sales to € 490.3 million. Compared to the prior year period, this corresponds to a sales increase of 10.3 % (12.5 % at local currency). The production capacities for menthol, which were expanded in 2012, have been well utilized. Scent & … Read more
Symrise’s Scent & Care division achieves sales increase of 12,5 % at local currency
The Scent & Care division expanded its business in every region and boosted its sales to € 490.3 million. Compared to the prior year period, this corresponds to a sales increase of 10.3 % (12.5 % at local currency). The production capacities for menthol, which were expanded in 2012, have been well utilized. Scent & … Read more
Symrise Scent & Care: Währungsbereinigtes Umsatzplus von 12,5 %
Die Division Scent & Care baute das Geschäft in allen Regionen aus und steigerte den Umsatz auf 490,3 Mio. €. Gegenüber dem Vorjahreszeitraum entspricht dies einem Wachstum von 10,3 % (währungsbereinigt 12,5 %). Die 2012 erweiterten Produktionskapazitäten für Menthol sind sehr gut ausgelastet. Außerdem profitierte Scent & Care von hoher Nachfrage in den Bereichen Mundpflege … Read more
Beiersdorfs Consumerbereich 1. Halbjahr 2013: 6,5 % Umsatzplus
Der Unternehmensbereich Consumer hat den Umsatz in den ersten sechs Monaten 2013 organisch um 6,5% gesteigert. Nominal erhöhte sich der Umsatz von 2.561 Mio. Euro um 3,1% auf 2.641 Mio. Euro. Nivea erzielte im Vergleich zum Vorjahr ein Umsatzplus von 6,8%. Eucerin verzeichnete eine Umsatzsteigerung von 12,0% und La Prairie ein Umsatzwachstum in Höhe von … Read more
Beiersdorf’s Consumer Business Segment grows in the first six months of 2013
The Consumer Business Segment delivered organic sales growth of 6.5% in the first six months of 2013. In nominal terms, sales increased by 3.1%, from €2.561 billion to €2.641 billion. In terms of organic sales growth by brand, Nivea grew by 6.8%, Eucerin by 12.0% and La Prairie by 5.3%. EBIT excluding special factors increased … Read more
Zoll beschlagnahmt gefälschte Kosmetikprodukte
Im Jahr 2012 griffen die Zollmitarbeiter europaweit insgesamt 40 Millionen gefälschte Produkte an den Außengrenzen der EU auf. Der Hauptteil der Waren stammt dabei seit Jahren aus China. Der geschätzte Wert der Originalprodukte liegt bei fast 1 Mrd. Euro. Produkt- und Markenpiraterie ist nicht nur innovationsfeindlich und zerstört das Markenimage, sondern gefährdet insbesondere auch die … Read more
IBF International Business Forum at 28th BEAUTY FORUM MUNICH 2013
The b2b platform for your business in Germany and Europe The trade fair BEAUTY FORUM MUNICH has been in the market for 27 years and is Europe’s leading autumn trade fair for the beauty business, with over 850 companies and brands onshow and attracting over 39,000 international trade visitors annually. The INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS FORUM (IBF) … Read more
Sustainable Cosmetics Summit 2013 …Save the Date!
Change the face of the beauty industry by sustainable development! The 5th European edition of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit will take place in Paris on 21-23rd October. Featured speakers will discuss advances in green formulations, covering new sustainable material and processes for cosmetic ingredients. An interactive workshop tackles the formulation issues associated with green emulsifiers, … Read more
Wheatoleo: Collaboration with NCD Ingredients
Wheatoleo, France and NCD Ingredients, Germany entered into a partnership regarding sales of green surfactants based on a patented green chemistry process and sustainable European sources of raw materials. The French production site with a bio refinery concept is unique in the world. NCD will handle marketing & sales of the Alkylpolypentosides (Appyclean) and biotech … Read more
Wheatoleo: Zusammenarbeit mit NCD Ingredients
Wheatoleo aus Frankreich und NCD Ingredients vereinbaren eine Partnerschaft über den Vertrieb von auf Basis patentierter grüner Chemie nachhaltig hergestellter Tenside aus europäischen Rohstoffquellen. Das für die Herstellung genutzte Bio-Raffinerie-Konzept ist einzigartig in der Welt. NCD übernimmt das Marketing und den Vertrieb dieser Alkylpolypentoside (Appyclean) und des biotechnologisch hergestellten Sophorolipids (Sophoclean) aus der französischen Produktion … Read more
L’Oréal grows in new markets
“Although market growth has been slightly slowing down, L’Oréal recorded a solid first half. Each division and zone is growing and outperforming its market. The Consumer Products Division and L’Oréal Luxe are growing strongly, driven by L’Oréal Paris, Garnier, Lancôme, Giorgio Armani and Kiehl’s. The Professional Products Division, still held back by a difficult market, … Read more
Unilever to build new Indonesian palm oil processing plant
Unilever broke ground for its palm oil processing plant in the Sei Mangkei Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in North Sumatera. The plant is operated by PT Unilever Oleochemical Indonesia, a subsidiary of Unilever NV and it will enable further traceability and segregation of sustainable palm oil to support Unilever’s business, accelerating the transformation of the … Read more