International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
Lonza Group, a supplier to the pharmaceutical, healthcare and life science industries, and Arch Chemicals, a global biocides company providing solutions to destroy or to selectively inhibit the growth of harmful microorganisms, announced today that they have signed an agreement pursuant to which Lonza has agreed to commence a tender offer for 100 percent of … Read more
Merck: Our promise: Beauty & Innovation
Price increase of up to 10% Evonik Industries announced a price increasef up to 10 % for its ersonal care ingredients business, effective for all deliveries as of uly 1st, 2011. The price increase is prompted by higher cost of raw materials and feedstocks, as well as regulatory, energy, transportation and packaging cost drivers. As … Read more
Dr. Jörg Münzenberg of Evonik explains how moisture-rich products can be produced in powder form using the new Powder-to-Cream formulation concept. To the surprise of the consumer, the powder turns into a cream when applied! picture: Valua Vitaly, Fotolia.com
Rexam PLC, the global consumer packaging company, announces that it has agreed to sell its beverage and speciality closures business (“Closures”) to Berry Plastics for $360m in cash, subject to certain asset adjustments. Completion is expected in Q3 2011 and is conditional on regulatory approvals. The Closures business employs about 1,500 people and is focused … Read more
DKSH’s Business Unit Performance Materials, a leading distributor of specialty chemicals, has appointed Cesar Saez (35) as global Head of its Business Line Personal Care Industry. He brings over 10 years of experience in the specialty chemicals industry and has an excellent track record of business development and growth achievements within the personal and home … Read more
The North American market for natural & organic personal care products is recovering from the financial crisis, with sales exceeding US $5 billion for the first time last year. Market growth stagnated in 2009, however healthy growth rates are resuming once again as consumer demand for natural products strengthens. In its new market analysis report, … Read more
Setalg has developed a peel-off mask which is said to be ready in a minute without calculating proportions and mixing to obtain a good peel-off texture. Calculating proportions, blending to obtain a good peel off texture are history: Squeeze, Mix and Apply ! In less than 1 minute, the mask is ready to use. You … Read more
Dr. William Johncock of Symrise, in an interview with COSSMA editor Angelika Meiss, explains what ingredients are used to accommodate the latest global trends in sun care. picture: Symrise
Greentech’s Happy Ageing concept shows how chronobiological science and an understanding of the physiology and behaviour of the human organism can be used in a targeted way when selecting actives for cosmetics products. After the age of about 40 the skin is able to lock in less moisture and so loses firmness. The first signs … Read more
The 2011 LVMH Recherche symposium will take place in London on October 27th 2011. It will focus on the latest areas of progress in anti-aging research and skin rejuvenation. Skin aging is a complex process and influences the deterioration of most aspects of our personal and social lives. Recent discoveries and rapid scientific advances in understanding … Read more
Induchem’s new comprehensive radiance concept – Switch on Beauty – involves products from all Induchem companies: natural bioactive complexes from Induchem, biotechnological actives from Libragen and the formulation concept from Temmentec. picture: Valua Vitaly, Fotolia.com
In an interview with COSSMA Dr. Simone Presto of Eucerin gives us an overview of the latest scientific findings and the most significant trends in the sun care sector. For example, how the “think twice” rule should ensure that the user applies a really adequate amount of sun protection product. She also tells us about … Read more
The weekend of 21th and 22th of May Feria Valencia was dressed in red to celebrate the 1st edition of BEAUTY FORUM SPAIN. Thousands of professionals of the field of aesthetics attended to hear the newest trends before anyone else could. The activities were a great success! About 100 aesthetics professionals, Spas managers, owners and … Read more
Merck: Our promise: Beauty & Innovation
The following downloads from the COSSMA website were most popular in this month: Background: Concept presentation Age Explorer Product information: SEBUMOL LPC (Zschimmer & Schwarz) Market data: Luxusverpackungen (Interpack 2011) Formulation: Long Wear Oil-in-Silicone Foundation (Bayer Material Science) Article: "Packaging needs to be more polite" (from Heidelberger Nachrichten) picture: Nikolai Sorohin, Fotolia.de
Gregor Spengler, Secretary General of Etma –European Tube Manufacturers Association in Düsseldorfpresents new tubes in combination with interesting new types of closures and dispensing systems. COSSMA subscribers can download market data on the European Tube Market 2010. picture: ETMA
CPL Aromas is pleased to announce a 20% increase in its funding to the UK based charity CAFOD.CAFOD work in more than sixty countries tackling poverty and injustice and is part of the global Caritas family who provide assistance to the poor, the vulnerable and the excluded. For 2011 CPL Aromas is able to confirm … Read more
Exhibtors love the quality of BEAUTY FORUM Munich – here is what 2010’s exhibitors said about the event:Michael Schummert, Dr. BABOR GmbH & Co. KG“The level of professionalism and the quality of BEAUTY FORUM MUNICH at the new venue were very pleasing. At this level we can seriously consider a largerpresence for Babor next year.” … Read more
Unilever and the Alberto Culver Company confirmed that, further to the announcement on May 6, they have obtained the necessary regulatory clearances, and Unilever has acquired the Alberto Culver Company. About the Acquisition: Unilever is paying $3.7 billion in cash for the Alberto Culver Company, which generated annual sales in excess of €1.2 billion (US$1.6 … Read more