International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
This year’s ADF awards were all relevant for the personal care industry, except for one which went to a food packaging. The products marked in red also received a PCD award this year. Find out details on this year’s winners in the March issue of COSSMA to be published on March 4th. Category: Product Company … Read more
These were this year’s winners of the 2016 PCD awards. The winners marked in red also received this year’s ADF awards. Find out details on this year’s winners in the March issue of COSSMA to be published on March 4th. Category: Product Company Hygiene Deoz L’Oréal Hair Care & Colour Fusio Dose Kérastase Special … Read more
Baby care products have to be safe. Sederma has now performed all the required toxicological tests on four selected active ingredients: Aqualance, NG Shea Unsaponifiable, Venuceane and Hairspa. In addition to these safety data the cosmetovigilance data of these products have been available on the market for 10 years. Adapted to the immature baby’s skin, … Read more
AMETEK, Inc. announced that it has completed two acquisitions: Brookfield Engineering Laboratories, the world’s leading manufacturer of viscometers and rheometers, and ESP/SurgeX, a leader in energy intelligence and power protection solutions. “Brookfield Engineering and ESP/SurgeX are excellent acquisitions and strong additions to our Electronic Instruments Group. These businesses will allow us to expand our presence in … Read more
You might have noticed – COSSMA has changed. Yes, COSSMA has had a face-lift. What are the main differences? Apart from a much more appealing layout, we have implemented a completely new structure to make it easier for you to spot the information you need straight away. We have also introduced some completely new sections. … Read more
Some ten years after becoming majority shareholder in Tu-Plast Ltd. based in Debrecen, Hungary, sales of the company’s cosmetics products are being consolidated under the leadership of Michael Aringhoff. He has been working at Hoffmann Neopac since 2010 and has considerable experience as a key account manager and as head of sales support. Attila Békési, … Read more
Skin care products created specifically for one person: they’re truly customised, but still an exception. Helga Hertsig-Lavocah, Futurologist and Trend Watcher from Hint Creative Consultancy, puts the customisation trend into perspective. photo: Stable, Shutterstock.com COS1602_36_Customize.pdf
With a 4-step approach, the active ingredient Soliberine from Greentech protects against ageing and photoageing effects and protects the dermis components from UV-induced oxidative stress. photo: Oleg Gawriloff COS1602_20_Greentech_01.pdf
Colep, a global player in the consumer goods packaging and contract manufacturing industries, celebrated its 50th anniversary at the end of 2015. After half a century of commitment to aerosol can making and contract manufacturing, Colep now has 11 manufacturing sites worldwide, located in Portugal, Brazil, Germany, Mexico, Poland and Spain, and alliances in Asia … Read more
With slightly better-than-expected year-end performances, particularly for Rochas and Jimmy Choo fragrances, 2015 fourth-quarter sales rose 8% at current exchange rates to €81m. Therefore, for the full-year sales reached €327.4m, up 10% at current exchange rates and 2% at constant exchange rates compared to 2014, reflecting a strong rise in the value of the US … Read more
Bettina Heick, 36, has been appointed as Marketing Manager for the Cosmetics division at Biesterfeld Spezialchemie. In this position, she will be responsible for the strategic and technical development of international cosmetics activities. Bettina Heick, a business graduate, received a “Diploma of Cosmetic Science” from the Society of Cosmetic Scientists two years ago. She joined … Read more
In 2007, Kolb became a subsidiary of Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad, a company incorporated in Malaysia and listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad. Since, Kolb and KLK’s oleochemical division, KLK OLEO, have successfully been interweaving their roots. KLK OLEO is the world’s preeminent oleochemical producer, a company committed to delivering excellence … Read more
Dr. Gerd Mildau from the CVUA Karlsruhe explains the Status quo on the subject of sun protection from the perspective of monitoring. COS1602_12_Mildau.pdf
The eight-generation family entrepreneur Count Anton-Wolfgang von Faber-Castell died after his severe illness surrounded by his family in Houston, USA. He lived to the age of 74. Count Anton-Wolfgang von Faber-Castell leaves his wife Mary and four grown up children. Under his leadership that lasted almost 40 years the global company Faber-Castell has turned into … Read more
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Here is what you can look forward to in issue 1-2/2016: Kevin Gallagher (Croda): Limitless potential for innovationKevin Gallagher from Croda not only summarises his major achievements after nearly four decades in the industry, but also explains where he sees opportunities for innovation. VIP of the Month: Dr. Gerd Mildau: "Safety first!"Dr. Gerd Mildau from … Read more
AptarGroup has signed an agreement to acquire Mega Airless, a provider of airless dispensing systems for the beauty, personal care and pharmaceutical markets. This strategic acquisition adds complementary products and market coverage to AptarGroup’s existing diversified portfolio of business. Under the terms of the agreement, AptarGroup will acquire Mega Airless for an enterprise value of … Read more
Dr Daniela Weisheit has been appointed as Regional Business Manager Personal Care for the DACH region. She joined in April 2010 as Sales Manager DACH. Azelis Personal Care is a leading distributor for innovative ingredients and inventive application solutions in personal care, cosmetics, fragrance and fragrance ingredients.
Countess Mary von Faber-Castell has joined the Management Board of Faber-Castell as its fifth member and is in charge of the Cosmetic Division, which she has been heading as Managing Director during the last several years. The company generates a group turnover of about EUR 600 million and markets its brand in over 120 countries, … Read more
Alkos has announced that it will construct a new plant for its Intercosmétiques branch which is planned to be finished in summer 2017. Located near Angers, France, Intercosmétiques is a company specialized in the formulation, production, and conditioning of skincare and makeup products. It makes up one of the three units of the Alkos Group, with … Read more