International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
Sappi Fine Paper Europe will cease production of coated graphic paper at its Biberist paper mill in Switzerland. After thorough consideration during the consultation process with local employees ending on 16 May 2011 the definitive decision to discontinue the coated graphic paper production was taken. It is anticipated that production will cease by the end … Read more
If you are interested in establishing your products in the German cosmetics market and are looking for a suitable sales agent or distributor the IBF (International Business Forum, part of the BEAUTY FORUM MUNICH International Trade Fair), specially structured to facilitate the search for new business contacts, offers you the ideal opportunity. In 2010 companies … Read more
COSSMA editor Angelika Meiss asked industry experts about the most significant trends, actives and combination treatments in anti-ageing. The replies received, from representatives of Merck, Sederma, Sinerga, Infinitec Activos, OceanBasis, Breko, Gelita and Bioriginal show that the concepts differ widely. One clear trend does show, however, that the concept of combining beauty from within and … Read more
We have picked out here for you some of the most unusual new products that were on show at Cosmopack in Bologna from March 18th to 21st, 2011. We found that the products for use in the field of colour cosmetics were perhaps the most innovative. Read more in COSSMA 5/2011 picture: M&H Plastics
The BSB European Innovation Prize for chemical raw materials ans cosmetics are to be awarded for the ninth time by the independent BSB – Beratungs- and Servicebuero Dr. Riedel e.K. New in 2011 is the award in the category household. The Innovation Prize, a prize brought to life by BSB`s founder Dr. Jan-H. Riedel in … Read more
The 26th BEAUTY FORUM MUNICH International Trade Fair will take place 15th – 16th of October 2011. In October 2010 25 years of BEAUTY FORUM MUNICH were crowned with the successful move to Munich International Fair. 39,210 trade visitors could inform themselves at about 850 companies and brands from 60 countries. A high increase in … Read more
An exhibition highlight during May is the 1st BEAUTY FORUM SPAIN, which will be held on May 21st and 22nd, 2011, in Valencia. In addition to areas such as colour cosmetics, skin care and apparative cosmetics there will be special focus on nails, foot care, spa equipment and spa products, as well as an extensive … Read more
Beauty Forum Austria goes SPABEAUTY FORUM Austria will take place on 24th and 25th of September 2011 in the Salzburg exhibition centre. Austria is one of the top locations for guests searching perfect spa facilities. Therefore Wellness & Spa will be implemented within the wellknown concept of the BEAUTY FORUM trade shows. Spa specialists like Dr. … Read more
In the first quarter Scent & Care boosted sales by 6.6 % (4.2 % at local currency) to € 218.4 million (previous year: € 204.8 million). The Scent & Care division was thus able to build upon the extremely dynamic development of the previous year and achieved growth in all regions. The segments Fine Fragrances … Read more
The members of Etma – the European Tube Manufacturers Association – present their tubes in combination with interesting new types of closures and dispensing systems. Read more on innovative tube packaging in the May issue of COSSMA magazine. picture: ETMA
In order to offer packaging that takes account of the needs of older consumers when it comes to convenience there are a number of factors to consider. Changes in the demographic profile have changed the rules of the game, including those that apply to the cosmetics industry. Dr. Gundolf Meyer-Hentschel points out the most important … Read more
With styling products we now see, beside traditional sprays, gels and mousses, that new formats of waxes, pastes, serums and creams are becoming increasingly popular. Jürgen Franke et. al. from BASF show how the advantages of selected polymers with specific rheological and/or conditioning performance, can be used to develop creative new styling product formats. COSSMA … Read more
The following downloads from the COSSMA website were most popular in this month: Background Information: Marine Sources >> Product Info Cryo Buds >> Literature References: Marine Alternatives to Hyaluronic Acid >> List of companies exhibiting at Innovationparc Packaging at InterPack 2011 >> Formulierung: Wash´n Peel (Merck) >> picture: Nikolai Sorohin, Fotolia.de
The organizers of the top international integrated-beauty trade fair in the Spanish-speaking Americas, having perceived changes in the market, take a break to project ideas that lay out an event according to the market’s current needs. In the last seven years the organizers have faced the challenge of making Cosmesur Beautyworld Buenos Aires an international … Read more
Convenience products that combine multifunctionality with ease of use are becoming a mega-trend. Dr. Peter Krüger of CMC Consumer Medical Care explains, why the Pureplus Microfibre Pads are so precisely in line with this trend. They include the advantages of a new type of deodorant wipe which has been subjected to a specially-developed make-up remover … Read more
In the first quarter the Professional Products Division posted growth of +3.1% like-for-like, faster than the market trend, and + 9.6 % based on reported figures (after taking into account the impact of currency fluctuations and of changes in consolidation due to the acquisition of distributors in the United States). It continued its expansion with … Read more
The L’Oréal Group, inaugurated the L’Oréal Predictive Evaluation Center, in Gerland. The center is a research and production center dedicated to the predictive evaluation of the safety and efficacy of its cosmetics ingredients and finished products. Based on 30 years of research and investment, it crystallizes L’Oréal’s vision of the future of evaluation. At the … Read more
Klaus D. Breitbach, head of sales and marketing at the Edelmann Group, shows in his article in COSSMA 4/2011 how attractively designed packaging can be created whilst not sacrificing the demands of sustainability. picture: Edelmann
Global alternative asset manager Carlyle has acquired ADA Cosmetics, an integrated supplier of hotel amenities and cosmetics, from Halder Private Equity. The management will continue to retain a minority stake. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Headquartered in Kehl, Germany with approximately 270 employees, ADA has established itself as the largest supplier of … Read more
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KGS Global has just announced that Daria Myers, SVP Global Innovation and Sustainability, The Estee Lauder Group of Companies, will deliver the Keynote Address at this year’s InnoCosmetics Europe event in Paris on June 8&9 2011. "We are delighted to have Daria Myers deliver the opening Keynote Address at InnoCosmetics Europe and we know attendees … Read more