How to reach the Chinese fitness industry with bodyLIFE China

COSSMA’s sister publication bodyLIFE is read by decision makers in the international fitness and health industry. The market leading trade magazine is currently preparing a Chinese language edition. bodyLIFE China is to be published 4 times in 2015, 2 further issues will be published in September and December 2014. Each issue will be distributed with … Read more

BEAUTY FORUM China: A path into the Chinese market

The 1st issue of 《BEAUTY FORUM 美 智》-《BEAUTY FORUM》 China Edition has been launched in November 2013. This international beauty professional magazine in China provides professional information in technique, products, market news and events, demo, image photos, experts’ interview, even seminars, etc. It offers a platform for information exchange from West to East and makes … Read more

Beiersdorf’s Consumer Business Segment generates sales growth

The Consumer Business Segment generated organic sales growth of 5.0% in the first half of 2014. Sales increased both in emerging markets and in Europe. In nominal terms, sales were down 0.2% from €2,641 million in the previous year to €2,637 million. Nivea achieved sales growth of 6.1%. Eucerin delivered 6.8% growth and La Prairie … Read more

Leonhard Kurz takes Kama on board

The coating specialist Leonhard Kurz has sought out reinforcements to help it construct its DM Liner finishing machines. In addition to Kurz’s traditional machine manufacturing partners, the DM Liner will now also be constructed by Kama. “Kama is an expert in finishing machines and possesses comprehensive know-how in digital finishing. The company is therefore positioned … Read more

Ashland expands capacity at Nanjing production facility

Ashland Specialty Ingredients will expand capacity at its Natrosol hydroxyethylcellulose (HEC) production facility in Nanjing by 4,000 metric tons, or approximately 40 percent, over the next 18 months. The four-year-old facility, which employs more than one hundred workers, is located within the chemical manufacturing complex Nanjing Chemical Industrial Park. Natrosol is a cellulosic polymer used … Read more

Trimas Corp. acquires company and expands packaging footprint in Asia

TriMas Corporation (NASDAQ: TRS) – a diversified global manufacturer of engineered and applied products – today announced that TriMas Corporation has acquired Lion Holdings Pvt. Ltd. The transaction closed July 25, 2014, at which time Lion Holdings became part of the Company’s Packaging segment. “We are pleased to add Lion Holdings to our portfolio of … Read more

Ashland presents innovation at Avant Institute Symposium

Advances in controlled release and encapsulation technologies to be presented at the Winter 2014 Avant Institute Symposium Scientists from around the world will present their latest findings in controlled release and encapsulation technologies during the Winter 2014 Avant Institute Symposium. New advances are necessary to enable consumer product manufacturers to continue to create differentiated formulations … Read more

The HallStar Company Expands Organics Portfolio with Florasolvs® Natural Esters Acquisition

Florasolvs® natural esters deliver powerful functional properties for new generation personal care and beauty innovations The HallStar Company, a Chicago-based specialty chemistry company, is pleased to announce a ytrategic expansion of its natural functional ingredients portfolio with the recent acquisition of the Florasolvs® natural esters product line of specialty ingredients from FloraTech, a globally renowned … Read more

By Sep. 26th: Join us for COSSMA China, 3d issue

Make sure to contact us by September 26th to place your advertising in the third issue of COSSMA China which is to be published by the end of October 2014. To learn more about COSSMA China, check the media information on the COSSMA website here >> Together with our Chinese Partner “China Cosmetic Review”, the first issue … Read more

Download-Tip August: Natural hair care: A new generation of actives

Petra Schlegel of Greentech presents some active ingredients which make it possible to create trendy hair care products that meet the requirements of natural cosmetics. This year Euromonitor has identified a trend that sees consumers seeking products that allow them to look as good as possible, but who also want to save money by delaying … Read more

Top Downloads August: COSSMA readers’ favorites

The following downloads from the COSSMA website were most popular in this month: Video: Sun Kissed Jelly Shade >> Background: Natural Cosmetics / COSSMA Webinar >> Events: Guide In-Cosmetics Innovation Zone Formulation: No Nano Sun Lotion (BayerMaterialScience)  picture: Nikolai Sorohin, Fotolia.de

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InterCHARM in October – the ideal platform to enter the Russian market

InterCHARM will take place in Moscow from October 23d – 25th 2014. InterCHARM is the largest event in the perfumery and cosmetics market of Russia, CIS and Eastern Europe, which comprises all sectors of the beauty industry and perfumery and cosmetics market segments. Being the ideal platform to enter Russian growing market, discover new opportunities, … Read more

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InterCHARM professional 2015 in April

InterCHARM professional 2015 will take place from 16-18 April 2015 in Moscow, Russia.InterCHARM professional is an international exhibition of professional cosmetics and beauty salon equipment, a unique business platform to unite at one site industry’s leading brands. Every year thousands of people visit the exhibition and training events, and their number is constantly growing: cosmetologists, … Read more

on beauty in Frankfurt on Aug. 31st: on beauty sets the stage again for premium Natural Cosmetics

On August 31 and September 1st, the second on beauty – Organic & Natural Cosmetics Expoand Congress will take place in Frankfurt/Germany. Would you pay 150 Euros for a vanishing crème? How much does a perfumery invest into professional training for their staff? When has the time come to create your own natural cosmetics brand?An … Read more

Chinese FDA listing for two of DSM’s synthetic peptides

Effective this month, the peptides SYN-AKE and SYN-HYCAN are listed by the Chinese Food & Drug Administration (CFDA). This is the latest addition in the ten years story of DSM’s patented SYN synthetic peptides portfolio. Encouraged by customers that have persistently raised their interest and demand for additional SYN-Peptides, this new listing joins SYN-COLL, which … Read more

Beiersdorf opens new plant and innovation center in Mexico

On July 18, 2014, with 700 guests and in the presence of Germany’s foreign minister Dr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Beiersdorf opened a production center with an integrated research and development center in Silao, Mexico. The new location makes it possible to increase the development and production capacity for the growing markets of North and Central America. … Read more

The Natural & Organic Cosmetics Conference 2014 in Berlin focuses on the future of natural & organic cosmetics

The Natural & Organic Cosmetics Conference* is held October 7-8, 2014, at the Hotel Ellington in Berlin and will focus on the future of natural and organic cosmetics. According to natural and organic cosmetics expert Elfriede Dambacher*, CEO of the Naturkosmetik Verlag in Dortmund, Germany, and organizer of the Natural & Organic Cosmetics Conference in … Read more