Get in style – how to develop modern hair styling

Martina Heldermann from KahlWax explains why traditional waxes and more modern solutions are both good choices for hair styling formulations. In this article, you will learn about the drawbacks you have to face when formulating hair gels with polymers. You will find out about the benefits of hair creams, fibres, clays, pastes, muds, and putties and … Read more

Merck: Award for Advanced Light Protection concept

Merck received the Sepawa Innovation Award 2017 for its Advanced Light Protection concept. This concept is in line with the latest findings on the sunlight-induced mechanisms of skin damage and skin ageing. Furthermore, it meets the needs of the cosmetics industry for light protection solutions that can be easily incorporated into formulations and offers customers … Read more

Evonik presents new solutions at SEPAWA

At this year’s SEPAWA Congress Evonik presents an especially broad assortment of ingredients for cleaning agents and cosmetics. In addition to novel products developed as a result of in-house research, the expanded portfolio is also due to the acquisition of multiple companies.  From October 18-20, Evonik will be present at the congress in Berlin at … Read more

RPC M&H Plastics: Market Report Sun Care

Sun Care products record the highest growth of 7% in the medical care providers channel, driven by the growing demand for tinted sunscreens that hydrate the skin and function as makeup. Sun care saw healthy growth of 4% in 2016, continuing the recovery that began in 2015 after several years of decline to reach USD2.0 … Read more

Gattefossé and Cytoo investigate effects of screen-emitted light on skin

Artificial visible light is everywhere in our modern life. Our mode of social communication confronts us with screens of all kinds and their use is on the rise. In order to discover the potential consequences of such an environment on skin health, Gattefossé initiated a two-year investigation with Cytoo to determine the direct effects of … Read more

Weener Plastics acquires Orange Products Brazil

Weener Plastics (WP), headquartered in The Netherlands, has acquired the shares and operations of Orange Products Plasticos in Brazil (OPB) from Orange Products (OPI) and C-Pack, its current shareholders. The transaction has been closed on 11 October 2017 for an undisclosed amount. The OPB site, strategically located in Santo Amaro da Imperatriz, Santa Catarina, is … Read more

Sepawa Congress: New encounters in Berlin

What new products will be presented at this year’s SEPAWA in Berlin on 18–20 October? Find out more in COSSMA’s exclusive preview. This year’s 64th SEPAWA Congress will take place in Berlin for the first time. The show will take place at the Estrel Congress & Exhibition Center Berlin. 350 suppliers in the cosmetics and … Read more

Make-up for darker skin – how to master the challenge

Here is what you can look forward to in issue 10/2017 How to formulate different types of styling products Martina Heldermann from KahlWax explains why traditional waxes and more modern solutions are both good choices for hair styling formulations. Make-up for darker skin – a challenge?Aïmara Coupet, Make-up Expert, Brown Skin Specialist and Product Development & … Read more

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Covestro: Beach-friendly Sun Protection with Baycusan®

Long-term protection with no sticky hands and no itchy skin? Our film former Baycusan® C 1004 allows formulating very water-resistant and sand-resistant emulsions. It combines safe and easy application with comfortable long-term protection – for children that enjoy beach and water all day long! Curious? Visit us at SEPAWA 18-20 October, booth A119! Covestro has … Read more

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#GREENPOWER for RPC Bramlage Packaging

Visit RPC Bramlage Packaging on stand RD04 at Luxe Pack Monaco. The emphasis RPC Group is placing on sustainable packaging solutions has been underlined by two accreditations. The company holds an ECOCERT & COSMOS approval for its standard AirFree® packs, as well as a COTREP (Technical Committee for Plastic Packaging Recycling) certification for the recyclability. Nowadays, … Read more

Azelis expands its presence in the Swiss market with the acquisition of Georges Walther AG

Azelis announced the acquisition of Georges Walther AG, an independent family run company based in Switzerland. Originally starting as a sole trading company for commodities in 1942, Georges Walther AG has advanced in the recent years to become a well-respected business partner for specialities and innovations in Switzerland.

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Stölzle: For the touch of luxury in glass packaging

Stölzle is one of the leading suppliers of premium and luxury containers for the worldwide Perfumery & Cosmetics glass business market. The Group relies on its consistent service and support in all aspects of product development to its customers. Uncompromising quality, flexibility and service What regards Perfumery & Cosmetics, the Stölzle Glass Group thrives to … Read more

Shiseido succeeds in in vivo visualization of dermal capillaries

Shiseido has succeeded in visualizing microvasculature in dermis regions, which is not visible to the naked eye. This was done with the help of the latest imaging technology that uses light waves, without causing damage to the skin. Furthermore, by using this newly developed visualizing technology, the company has discovered malformation of vascular plexuses in … Read more

Luxe Pack: Celebrating packaging

COSSMA’s exclusive preview highlights a selection of product launches to be expected at this year’s 30th Luxe Pack in Monaco from October 2–4, 470 exhibitors from 29 countries will be at the show presenting innovations in packaging, materials, usages, and technologies. In addition, 36 new exhibitors will be presenting innovations including metal stickers, perfumed ceramics, … Read more

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Individual packaging from LUTZ packaging

Are you already for a long time on the search for the unique, exceptional and individual packaging for your valuable cosmetic products? LUTZ offers a high-grade range of tubular glass bottles as well as ampoules in different styles – complete with closure cap and pipette assembly, if requested. Due to our long experience in the … Read more

Kline: Analysis on specialty actives in personal care

End users in the United States consider expensive purchases as an investment in their appearance and self-confidence. As a result, cosmetic products that apply novel solutions with premium pricing are well-accepted, which adds to healthy growth of the U.S. market for active ingredients. According to Kline’s Specialty Actives in Personal Care: Multi-regional Market Analysis and … Read more

ADF&PCD New York with increase in visitors

The second New York edition of ADF (Aerosol Dispensing Forum) and PCD (Packaging of Perfume, Cosmetics & Design), held September 6-7 at the Altman Building and Metropolitan Pavilion, attracted 10 percent more visitors compared to last year. And, 70 percent of exhibitors rebooked onsite for next year. The show’s visitors had a line-up of over … Read more

Inolex: New demo center in São Paulo

Inolex do Brasil in São Paulo recently opened a Demo Center geared towards the promotion of safe and natural solutions in key areas that are shaping the next wave of consumer beauty products, including alternative preservation, silicone replacements and palm-free ingredients. The Demo Center, which introduced its first training sessions in July of this year, … Read more

L’Oréal: The sale of the Body Shop to Natura has been finalised

After obtaining the necessary authorisations from the relevant authorities, L’Oréal and Natura Cosméticos have finalised the definitive agreement for the sale of The Body Shop to Natura. About L’Oréal L’Oréal has devoted itself to beauty for over 100 years. With its international portfolio of 34 diverse and complementary brands, the Group generated sales amounting to … Read more